Professor Calculus: Science's Forgotten Genius

Name: Professor Calculus: Science's Forgotten Genius
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9780008615161
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By Albert Algoud

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Professor Calculus: Science's Forgotten Genius celebrates the 80th anniversary of the absent-minded professor's debut in TinTin's classic Red Rackham's Treasure. This book delves into the inventions and discoveries of Professor Calculus, exploring the real-life inspirations behind one of Hergé's most beloved characters. It offers a comprehensive and witty tribute to this endearing scientific genius who has enchanted generations since 1943, alongside a wider appreciation of Hergé's iconic The Adventures of Tintin series.
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Ideal for fans of The Adventures of Tintin, comic book enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the intersections of science, invention, and popular culture. Suitable for both younger readers and adults who appreciate classic graphic novels and cultural history.

Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of his first appearance in the TinTin classic Red Rackham’s Treasure, this book provides an in-depth look at the inventions and discoveries of Professor Calculus and the real-life innovations and people that inspired one of Hergé’s most popular characters.

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Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of his first appearance in the Tintin classic Red Rackham’s Treasure, this book provides an in-depth look at the inventions and discoveries of Professor Calculus and the real-life innovations and people that inspired one of Hergé’s most popular characters.

A comprehensive, funny tribute to Professor Calculus, one of the most endearing scientific geniuses in children’s literature.

Learn all about the absent-minded professor who first appeared 80 years ago in Hergé’s 12th Tintin book, Red Rackham’s Treasure in 1943. Professor Calculus is universally loved by Tintin fans across the globe.

The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm since they first found their way into publication, and more than 230 million copies have been sold, proving that comic books have the same power to entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in the early 20th.

Hergé (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. Over the course of 54 years he completed over 20 titles in The Adventures of Tintin series, which is now considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, comics series of all time.

Have you collected all the graphic novel adventures?

Tintin in the Land of the Soviets
Tintin in America
Tintin: Cigars of the Pharaoh
Tintin: The Blue Lotus
Tintin: The Broken Ear
Tintin: The Black Island
Tintin: King Ottakar’s Sceptre
Tintin: The Crab with the Golden Claws
Tintin: The Shooting Star
Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn
Tintin: Red Rackham’s Treasure
Tintin: The Seven Crystal Balls
Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun
Tintin: Land of Black Gold
Tintin: Destination Moon
Tintin: Explorers of the Moon
Tintin: The Calculus Affair
Tintin: The Red Sea Sharks
Tintin in Tibet
Tintin: The Castafiore Emerald
Tintin: Flight 714 to Sydney
The Adventures of Tintin and the Picaros
Tintin and Alph-Art

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The Adventures of Tintin series, to which Professor Calculus belongs, is praised for its grand, epic adventures and ability to engage readers across ages. Reviews highlight its ability to open children's eyes to a complex world (The Wall Street Journal) and inspire lifelong creativity and storytelling (Steven Spielberg, The New York Times). Various Tintin titles have been lauded by notable figures such as Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Charlie Higson, Milton Jones, and Peter May for their enduring charm and influence. The series has earned a place among essential children's literature (Time Out 2022; Books for Keeps 2020).

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008615161

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Contributors:

Illustrated by Hergé

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 231.0mm

Height: 148.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 104

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Albert Algoud Arts & Culture Children's Fiction Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Graphic Novels Humour Non-Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Written by Albert Algoud, author of Blistering Barnacles.

Hergé (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. Over the course of 54 years he completed 23 albums of The Adventures of Tintin series, which is now considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, comics series of all time. With translations published in over 80 languages, more than 230 million copies sold worldwide and a Hollywood movie to its name, Tintin dominates the Comics and Graphic Novels chart even today. Hergé died in 1983, leaving his 24th album, Tintin and Alph-Art, unfinished, but his hero continues to be one of the most iconic characters in both adult and children’s fiction.