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Asterix: Asterix and The Actress

Album 31
By Albert Uderzo
Series: Asterix
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In Asterix: Asterix and The Actress, the story unfolds in a small Gaulish village where Asterix and Obelix receive a visit from their mothers. They unexpectedly become embroiled in a comedic chaos involving an actress, disguised intentions, and a case of mistaken identity. Full of the usual humour, wit and adventure, this tale explores themes of familial bonds and mischievous schemes.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you enjoy lively adventures filled with humour and a touch of history, this book will delight you. The quirky characters and vibrant illustrations offer a fun escapade with a comedic twist on historical themes, perfect for young readers and the young at heart.

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Asterix: Asterix and The Actress

Asterix is a cultural phenomenon. The last book, Asterix and Obelix All At Sea (1996), achieved all-time record sales in UK and Europe.

ASTERIX AND THE ACTRESS (HB) was the first new Asterix release for five years 100,000 copies of hardback edition sold Hardback enjoyed a record-breaking first print run Global sales of Asterix outstrip Harry Potter 11,000 web sites devoted to Asterix Combined UK sales of the last 5 books is over 2.2 million copies More than 300 million Asterix books sold world-wide Follows the re-launch of the last 6 Asterix titles by Orion

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The first new Asterix book for five years now appears in paperback. It sees Asterix and Obelix celebrating their joint birthday party back in the Gaulish village, and some surprise guests have been invited!

Meanwhile, Julius Caesar has to deal with his old enemy Pompey, who is looking for supporters among the legions stationed in Gaul. And just what part do the two old friends play in the story—Tremensdelirius, from Asterix and Caeser's Gift, and the lovely Panacea, first encountered in Asterix and the Legionary?

After many exciting adventures, all is finally revealed...

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Asterix and The Actress by Albert Uderzo is lauded for its exquisite artistry and clever text filled with wordplay, satire, and historical references, making it enjoyable for both children and adults. The work is celebrated for its universal themes and the exceptional quality of its English translation by Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge, which maintains the charm and wit of the original French.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780752846583

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 April 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Children's Books

Illustration: 48

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 285.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 48

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Albert Uderzo Children's Books Graphic Novels Series: Asterix

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 33 Asterix albums. 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.

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