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Asterix: Asterix and the Griffin
Album 39
Series: Asterix
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The latest action-packed adventure from the indomitable Gauls.
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Follow Asterix and Obelix as they set out on their 39th adventure on a long journey in search of a strange and terrifying creature. Half-eagle, half-lion, and idolised and feared by ancient peoples, this creature is the griffin.
How will Asterix, Obelix, Dogamatix, along with the Druid Getafix, get drawn into the epic, perilous quest to find this fantastical animal? Find out in the next instalment of this multi-million bestselling series.
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Asterix and the Griffin is celebrated for its masterful artistry and text brimming with wordplay, satire, and historical allusion, ensuring its appeal to all ages. The book is praised for encapsulating human life, showcasing the enduring quality of its English translations.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780751583984
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 21 October 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Sphere
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Didier Conrad
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 222.0mm
Height: 294.0mm
Weight: 438g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Jean-Yves Ferri (Author)
Jean-Yves Ferri, born 1959, is a French writer, designer, and colourist of comics. In 2011, he was chosen as the writer for the next installment of the Asterix series created by Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. Uderzo personally mentored him and Didier Conrad, who was subsequently announced as the artist.Didier Conrad (Illustrator) Didier Conrad (born 6 May 1959) is a French comics artist and writer. Since 2012, he has been the artist of the popular Asterix series.Also by Jean-Yves Ferri
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