The Adventures of Tintin at Sea

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John Murray, 2004 - Comic books, strips, etc - 57 pages
A must for any Tintin fan, this is both the official exhibition catalogue and a celebration of 75 years of the irrepressible boy reporter. From his first appearance in January 1929, the globe-trotting Tintin took to boats in his pursuit of adventure. Motor-launches and liners, cargo vessels and historic galleons: each is meticulously depicted by Hergé, who laboured over every detail.



A new dimension, punctuated with a staggering repertoire of salty swear words - 'billions of blistering barnacles!' - came in 1940 with the introduction of Captain Haddock. From then on, with this loyal, whisky-loving companion, Tintin could hardly be a landlubber.

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About the author (2004)

Michael Farr is the editor and translator of this book. He was for years a reporter like Tintin, and in the same countries - or at least their real counterparts. He knew Hergé and is the leading British Tintinologist. His bestselling Tintin: The Complete Companion was published in 2001.

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