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The Golden Menhir
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Assurancetourix is entering the legendary Gallic bards' competition to win the golden menhir. But with the Romans keeping a close watch, Asterix and Obelix must protect him at all costs. Their mission? Keep him safe-no matter what... even if it means risking their own ears! First...
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Assurancetourix is entering the legendary Gallic bards' competition to win the golden menhir. But with the Romans keeping a close watch, Asterix and Obelix must protect him at all costs. Their mission? Keep him safe-no matter what... even if it means risking their own ears!
First released as a book-disc in 1967, this adventure soon became a rare treasure, long out of print. Written by the brilliant Rene Goscinny and brought to life by Albert Uderzo's stunning illustrations, this lost gem is a must-rediscover for Asterix fans everywhere!
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781408734933
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 July 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Sphere
Illustration: Full colour illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Albert Uderzo
- Illustrated by Albert Uderzo
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 220.0mm
Height: 294.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Albert Uderzo has been illustrating Asterix for 37 years, and has written the most recent titles since Goscinny's death. He enjoys racing sports cars and owns a large number of Ferraris. He was the recipient of the Legion d'Honneur, France's highest honour, for services to the arts. Asterix is a best seller in 70 languages 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 38 Asterix albums, the 39th to come in October 2021.
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