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Tintin and Alph-Art

By Hergé
Series: The Adventures of Tintin
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Tintin and Alph-Art by Hergé follows the beloved young reporter, Tintin, as he unravels a mysterious plot involving modern art and sinister cults. The tale takes him into the shadowy world of art forgery and deception, where each clue pushes Tintin and his friends into thrilling and unexpected scenarios. This unfinished adventure ends with plenty of intrigue, showcasing Hergé's classic blend of humour and suspense.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thrilling adventures with a touch of mystery and art intrigue. Following a beloved character known for his curious nature and brave spirit, the story takes you on a journey filled with suspense, humour, and clever plot twists that captivate readers of all ages.

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Tintin and Alph-Art

This book gives a unique insight into the work Herge had done on the last Tintin book before his death. 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 journalist. Ages 7+.

The Official Classic Children’s Illustrated Mystery Adventure Series

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One of the most iconic characters in children’s literature

Hergé’s classic comic book creation, Tintin, is one of the most recognisable characters in children’s books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans, both old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries, and historical adventures.

Join the world’s most famous travelling reporter in his final unfinished adventure, Tintin and Alph-Art.

In an interview shortly before his death, Hergé 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 Hergé 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.

Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK, and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011.

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, comic 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

Series: The Adventures of Tintin

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Tintin and Alph-Art has been praised for showcasing the complexities of the world to young readers, as noted by The Wall Street Journal. Steven Spielberg expressed enthusiasm for Hergé's storytelling, highlighting the grand, epic adventures of the young reporter. Additionally, the book was recognised as one of Time Out's Top 100 Children’s Books in 2022 and is admired for its thrilling adventures by various authors and critics.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405214483

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 June 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 224.0mm

Height: 301.0mm

Weight: 470g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Graphic Novels Hergé Series: The Adventures of Tintin

About the Author

Herge (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. His pseudonym comes from his initials backwards (R.G., as pronounced in French). 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.

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