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Asterix: Asterix and Obelix's Birthday
The Golden Book, Album 34
Series: Asterix
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See moreA collection of 12 new stories - all linked by the theme of Asterix's anniversary celebration.www.asterix.net.au
The 34th album chronicling the much-loved adventures of Asterix and friends.
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A collection of 12 new stories, all linked by the theme of Asterix's anniversary celebration.
For more information, visit www.asterix.net.au.
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Asterix and Obelix's Birthday is widely praised for its vibrant illustrations and captivating pages that celebrate the series' 50th anniversary, enchanting long-time fans and newcomers alike.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781444000955
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 October 2010
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: 6.0mm
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 286.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 56
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.
Also by René Goscinny
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