Asterix: Asterix Omnibus 2
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Asterix: Asterix Omnibus 2
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Asterix: Asterix Omnibus 2
A special collector's edition of three Asterix stories - ASTERIX THE GLADIATOR, ASTERIX AND THE BANQUET and ASTERIX AND CLEOPATRA - in one volume.
A special collector's edition of three Asterix stories - ASTERIX THE GLADIATOR, ASTERIX AND THE BANQUET and ASTERIX AND CLEOPATRA - in one volume.
In this fabulous edition, books four to six are collected in one volume.
In Asterix The Gladiator, the Romans capture Cacofonix as a gift for Caesar who plans to throw him to the lions. To rescue their bard, Asterix and Obelix have to become gladiators.
In Asterix and the Banquet, the Romans build a barricade around the village. So Asterix and Obelix demonstrate their resistance by going on a journey around the entire country, collecting local specialities on the way.
In Asterix and Cleopatra, Asterix, Obelix and co visit Egypt, where they are entranced by the Sphinx, the pyramids and Cleopatra's nose!
Series: Asterix
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Asterix Omnibus 2 by René Goscinny is celebrated for its exceptional artistry and intricate wordplay, engaging readers with its clever satire and references to historical and political themes. The series is highly regarded as a significant literary accomplishment, transcending language barriers through its brilliant English translations.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781444004243
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 August 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orion Children's Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Albert Uderzo
- Illustrated by Albert Uderzo
- Illustrated by Albert Uderzo
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 214.0mm
Height: 286.0mm
Weight: 680g
Pages: 156
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About the Author
Rene Goscinny was born in Paris in 1926, and spent most of his childhood in Argentina, before eventually moving to Paris in 1951. He died in 1977. Albert Uderzo was born in 1927 in a small village in Marne, France. He met Rene Goscinny in 1951 and on 29 October 1959 their most famous creation, Asterix, made his first appearance on page 20 of Pilote. ASTERIX THE GAUL, their first album, was published in 1961 and there have now been 34 Asterix albums.
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