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Asterix: Asterix Omnibus 4

Asterix The Legionary, Asterix and The Chieftain's Shield, Asterix at The Olympic Games
By Rene Goscinny
Series: Asterix
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Asterix: Asterix Omnibus 4 by René Goscinny is a delightful collection of adventures featuring the clever Gaulish warrior Asterix, his loyal friend Obelix, and their encounters in a Roman-occupied France. This omnibus brings together several classic stories where the duo travel to new lands, face a variety of intriguing challenges, and use their wit and strength to outsmart their Roman adversaries. Filled with humour and clever wordplay, it captures the timeless appeal of these beloved characters.
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You might enjoy this collection if you love timeless tales of adventure and humour set in ancient Gaul, complete with quirky characters and witty wordplay. Perfect for children and nostalgic adults alike, the stories are renowned for their clever satire and delightful illustrations.

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Asterix: Asterix Omnibus 4

A special collectors' edition of three Aster ix stories - ASTERIX THE LEGIONARY, ASTERIX AND THE CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD and ASTERIX AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES - in one volume.

A special collectors' edition of three Aster ix stories - ASTERIX THE LEGIONARY, ASTERIX AND THE CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD and ASTERIX AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES - in one volume.

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In this special collectors' edition, books ten to twelve are brought together in one fabulous volume.

In Asterix the Legionary, Obelix is in love - but the lovely Panacea is engaged to Tragicomix, a conscript in the Roman army. Asterix and Obelix must join up to rescue him.

In Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield, Caesar plans to hold a triumph using the shield of his defeated enemy, Vercingetorix, but the shield is missing! Romans and Gauls race to track it down.

The athletes of the ancient world assemble in Asterix at the Olympic Games. Asterix and the Gauls enter the games, but magic potion is banned! Can our friends win without it?

There is no better way to enjoy the antics of our indomitable hero and his friends.

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The Asterix Omnibus 4 collection is celebrated for its magnificent artistry and text rich with wordplay, satire, and historical references, making it enjoyable for readers of all ages. Reviewers praise it as a pinnacle of literary achievement, translated to maintain its original charm. The English translations by Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge are particularly noted for preserving the series' humour and depth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444004281

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 December 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: 16.0mm

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 292.0mm

Weight: 878g

Pages: 144

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Children's Books Graphic Novels René Goscinny 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 GAULl, their first album, was published in 1961 and there have now been 34 Asterix albums.

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