In an interview shortly before his death, Herge wrote of the last Tintin adventure: "The plot revolves around a tale of forgers ...The book is set in the world of contemporary art. The narration itself is in the course of evolution. I am still doing my research and I honestly don't know where this story will lead me." Sadly, the tale was never completed, but this unique book gives an insight into the work Herge had done on the project before he died. At the end, Tintin is about to be cast into a living sculpture by a mysterious enemy - one last cliffhanger for the world's best-loved boy journalist.
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Hergé, one of the most famous Belgians in the world, was a comics writer and artist. The internationally successful Adventures of Tintin are his most well-known and beloved works. They have been translated into 38 different languages and have inspired such legends as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. He wrote and illustrated for The Adventures of Tintin until his death in 1983.
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51 of 53 people found the following review helpful
By Lenny Banter
Format:Hardcover
It was only after I had read the Tintin Companion that I became aware of the existence of this work, the last attempted adventure for the Belgium reporter. I had been itching to see a copy of it (in any language) since then because, like Tintin in the Land of The Soviets and Tintin in the Congo, it was not very easy to find for a British reader. Thankfully, the publishers have seen fit to give the British Tintin buying public what they want and have finally released it again. Top say that this was a work in progress would be an understatement. Some of the drawings are basic and this is especially true of the later pictures, which are very simple line drawings. This means that it is very difficult to work out which characters are which. It is no means a very good story, and Herge admitted on many occasions that he did not know where the narrative was leading him. With this in mind, it was very difficult to rate this.
However, for those wishing to complete their Tintin collection, it is a must. People who really care about the subject matter have lovingly put this book together and the addition of work in progress papers at the end is an added bonus. The translations have not been added to the original manuscripts but have been placed at the side, which only adds to the experience. This work will not gain Tintin any new fans as there are better adventures but this is a welcome addition to Herge's work. I am not trying to spoil the story for those coming to this fresh, but it does not finish and we are left with Tintin's fate unresolved. It is a shame though that Herge did not offer us any clues as to how Tintin was going to survive, if at all.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Richard
Format:Paperback
The final adventure of Tintin is unfinished. The book appears in sketch form, with a dialogue in the form of a playscript making the story easy to understand. The story ends some two-thirds of the way through. It reaches an exciting climax, and the book is an important addition to anyone's Tintin library. The book gives a brilliant insight into one of the 20th century's greatest artists, as you read the dialogue and look at Hergé's sketches: the great artist at work. The exciting ending will have you on the edge of your seats, and you will remember the final words in the Adventures of Tintin for the rest of your life...
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This was bought for my grandson who is a keen Tin Tin fan..I know he is very pleased with it as with all things relating to Tin Tin. The book displays how Herge planned the Alph - Art book and has many diagrams illustrating the story.
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The best of two worlds. An experience of a classic character and a history of drawing technique. Hard back too
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
i know the book is unfinished but that didnt stop me buying this. If you are a fan of tintin then you will love this more than your partner. I wont give the story away to much but one of the most classic moments in tintin history occurs when in the last frame where tintin is lead away to have a bust made of himself. we will never know what happens next.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Timothy
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This is very much an insiders glimpse into the world of Herge which is both fascinating & insightful.It as if you are taken to the creators drawing - board,indeed evan into his mind to see how his creative genius is sketched out before being polished & packaged for the consumer.A must have for all serious collectors!
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This book lived up to my expectations, it was
extremely good. Good delivery time and the book was well packed. It was a gift for a friend who greatly
appreciated.
extremely good. Good delivery time and the book was well packed. It was a gift for a friend who greatly
appreciated.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Mel
Format:Hardcover
My son bought this and as an avid Tintin fan he found it fascinating to see how Herge worked. It isn't really a story and is very much a work in progress. This is one for real fans only or tose interested in how a detailed comic book adventure was constructed by one of the masters.
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Great comic books
We have bought lots of these books and our children keep requesting more (ages 7, 9 and 10). They are an excellent way of encouraging a reluctant reader, although they all seem to... Read more
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Interesting for Tintin buffs
A gem if you are really into Tintin - it is facinating seeing the work in progress but frustrating not to have the completed story.
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