Asterix: Asterix and The Banquet

Name: Asterix: Asterix and The Banquet
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SKU: 9780752866086
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Album 5

By Rene Goscinny

Series: Asterix

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Asterix and The Banquet follows the adventures of Asterix and his loyal friend Obelix, who embark on a journey around Gaul to collect local delicacies as part of a grand feast. Their quest is in response to a challenge by their Roman adversaries, who are keen to prove that the Gauls are not as formidable as they seem. Along the way, they encounter quirky characters and find themselves in numerous humorous situations, highlighting the resilience and wit of the Gauls.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of clever humour intertwined with adventure, set in ancient Gaul. Its engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations make it a charming read that brings historical contexts to life, appealing to both children and the young at heart who appreciate a good laugh and a bit of history.

Asterix: Asterix and The Banquet

The fifth album chronicling the adventures of Asterix and friends.

Asterix is the highest-selling book series in the world. Worldwide sales now exceed 320,000,000, outstripping even J K Rowling. Asterix has been translated into 107 languages and dialects. 11,000 web sites devoted to Asterix. Combined UK sales of the last 5 books - 2.2 million copies.

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Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts— for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders.

Asterix: Asterix and The Banquet is Book 5 in the series. The Romans build a barricade around the village, prompting Asterix and Obelix to demonstrate their resistance by embarking on a journey around the entire country, collecting local specialities along the way.

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Asterix and The Banquet is commended for its exceptional artistry and rich wordplay that combines satire with historical and political allusion, making it appealing to readers of all ages. The series is praised as a pinnacle of literary achievement, capturing the essence of human life with translations by Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge regarded as outstanding, sustaining the stories' timeless appeal across languages.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780752866086

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 April 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Children's Books

Illustration: 48

Contributors:

Illustrated by Albert Uderzo
Illustrated by Albert Uderzo
Illustrated by Albert Uderzo

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 223.0mm

Height: 293.0mm

Weight: 456g

Pages: 48

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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 33 Asterix albums. 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.