Asterix Omnibus #6: Collecting Asterix in Switzerland, the Mansions of the Gods,

Description: Asterix Omnibus #6 by René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo Asterix visits Switzerland, checks out a swanky new mansion, and tries to steal Caesars wreath crown! FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description We find "Asterix in Switzerland" as the indomitable Gaulish warrior yodels in the Alps, has plenty of holey cheese, and stumbles upon Helvetica. Then, the villagers are tempted with "The Mansion of the Gods" with all the modern luxuries of Rome when a new housing development threatens to urbanize (and Romanize) their humble tribe. Finally, it is a true Roman circus as Obelix and Asterix head to Rome to get a key ingredient to the Chieftains soup, Caesars Laurel Wreath. What will become of "Asterix and the Laurel Wreath" and will Rome ever be the same? These three classic graphic novels are newly translated especially for an American audience. Includes a new afterword by Alexander Simmons providing historical and cultural context for Asterix, both in 50 B.C. and in the time the classic comics were made addressing various racial depictions Author Biography Rene Goscinny was born in Paris in 1926. After growing up in Argentina, he came to America where he shared a studio with future Mad magazine co-founder Harvey Kurtzman and collaborators Will Elder and Jack Davis. In 1959, he founded the magazine Pilote which premiered what was to become the most successful comic series anywhere: Asterix. He died suddenly cardiac arrest in 1977 at the age of 51. Albert Uderzo was born in France 1927 to Italian Immigrants. In 1959 Goscinny and Uderzo became editor and artistic director (respectively) of Pilote magazine. Their creation, Asterix became a runaway success. After Goscinnys death in 1977, 26 volumes of Asterix were complete, Uderzo continued to write and illustrate the Asterix books on his own, publishing 8 volumes. The cover credits still read "Goscinny and Uderzo." He retired in 2011 but still oversees Asterix and the current publications by Jean-Yves Ferri and Didier Conrad. Details ISBN1545807027 Short Title Asterix Omnibus #6 Pages 152 Publisher Papercutz Language English ISBN-10 1545807027 ISBN-13 9781545807026 Format Hardcover Subtitle Collecting Asterix in Switzerland, the Mansions of the Gods, and Asterix and the Laurel Wreath Series Number 6 Imprint Papercutz Series Asterix Year 2022 Publication Date 2022-03-01 DEWEY 741.5944 Audience Children / Juvenile Audience Age 11-14 Illustrations Illustrations Author Albert Uderzo We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139574830;

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