Publisher Description

A collection of 12 new stories - all linked by the theme of Asterix's anniversary celebration.

Notes

The 34th album - the first for four years - is the highlight of Asterix's 50th anniversary celebrations in 2009

Author Biography

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.

Review

Goscinny's drawings are as brilliant as ever and the packed pages of this 50th anniversary volume will delight devotees * Financial Times *

Promotional

The 34th album chronicling the much-loved adventures of Asterix and friends.

Long Description

A collection of 12 new stories - all linked by the theme of Asterix's anniversary celebration.

Review Quote

Goscinny's drawings are as brilliant as ever and the packed pages of this 50th anniversary volume will delight devotees

Promotional "Headline"

The 34th album chronicling the much-loved adventures of Asterix and friends.

Description for Sales People

The much-loved Asterix brand has sold over 350 million copies worldwide.

Description for Press or Other Media

A new collection of stories - all but one having never been published before.

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