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TinTin destination moon is a really exciting adventure book for children to read. Tintin, Snowy and Captain Haddock are suddenly called by Professor Calculus to the Sprodj Atomic Research Centre in Syldavia. They are amazed to find the Professor planning a space rocket; and Tintin and his friends are unaware of the dangers that await them. Despite the mishaps, the adventure sets off on the most hazardous journey ever undertaken by man.
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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"Destination Moon" ("Objectif Lune," 1953) gives a detailed account on the preparation and the launching of the expedition to the Moon from the Sprodj Atomic Research Center in Syldavaia using the rocket designed by Professor Calculus. However, be forewarned that this is the first half of the tale, which is continued in "Explorers on the Moon." So do not let the cliffhanger ending to this volume throw you for a loop. Just make a point of picking up both halves of the story and you can avoid any sleepless nights worrying about Tintin and his friends.
"Destination Moon" is really the set up, for which "Explorers on the Moon" is the payoff. What is most impressive is the attention to detail that Herge shows in these books, in terms of both the technical preparation for a trip to the moon and the actual trip. There is some intrigue, with agents from Klow trying to thwart the mission, but the main thing here is the preparation for the epic journey. These two volumes stack up well against any 1950s science fiction movie about traveling to the moon and anticipate a lot of what we would read about and see when Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon in 1969. Together these volumes constitute Tintin's greatest adventure (how can you top being the first man on the moon?).
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the first book in the two part story of Tintin's trip to the Moon. It's certainly well drawn and provides an interesting chance to see how many of Herge's ideas about space travel actually came true 16 years later.
On the other hand, the story is arguably a bit po-faced and the espionage sub plot isn't really that exciting either. Another criticism is that nearly all the action is centred on the space centre where the rocket is being built, which inevitably limits the options.
Of course, if you're a Tintin fan like me you will naturally get this book, but I have to admit that it rarely comes off my bookshelf.
On the other hand, the story is arguably a bit po-faced and the espionage sub plot isn't really that exciting either. Another criticism is that nearly all the action is centred on the space centre where the rocket is being built, which inevitably limits the options.
Of course, if you're a Tintin fan like me you will naturally get this book, but I have to admit that it rarely comes off my bookshelf.
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first read this in the late 'fifties, and I still like it a lot. Good, solid atmosphere, and when the Professor gets furious I hold my breath. The testing of the dog helmet is also a classic bit. The book ends in a suitable cliffhanger (space-hanger?) and is highly recommended.
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Hergé's Overblown Moon Story - lazy and mediocre
I am a fan of Tintin but not a fanatic, yet now Hergés' cult status is gaining ever more momentum following the movie The Secret Of The Unicorn. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Stewart Murray
Pt. I of Hergé's epic lunar odyssey.
Part one of Hergé's double-bill lunar oddysey - both parts written before mankind actually journeyed to the moon - this is classic stuff. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sebastian Palmer
tintin
Tintin books should be part of every kids childhood.If you are reading this review for quality of the product then be sure that the book is the genuine thing. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Brian Langan
not one of herges best but ok
this was ok but if you want a 'cant take your eyes off it book' then read herges 'Tintin in america'
Published 11 months ago by horse lover 4 life
The one where Calculus acts the goat
The problem with Destination Moon is that it's really just a scene-setter for Explorers on the Moon. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Keris Nine
poor quality service
amazon have failed to deliver a usable copy of this book and have given up after two attempts. the first one had pages stuck together at the edges where they had not been cut... Read more
Published on 28 April 2010 by D. Robertson
Brilliant backgrounds
One of the best bits in the book is Tintin and Haddock's mysterious journey to Syldavia, summoned by Prof Calculus. Read more
Published on 3 April 2010 by Ms. L. R. Fisher
Great reading!
If you like TinTin you will like this book! It is as good or as bad as all the others! For me, I love those comics - they are simple, easy to read and have a clean sense of humor! Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2010 by M. Buyer
for the record
I just want to make the minor observation that in 2009 Egmont seem to have switched their printing from Spain to China, but the paper quality does not seem as fine as it was.
Published on 10 Aug 2009 by James
The font is too small
I like Tintin and remember the cartoons when I was growing up, but this book is a bit of a dissapointment. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2008 by Daddy-O
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