Tintin: The Art of Herge

“This beautiful gallery on paper celebrates the life and works of the popular Belgian cartoonist Herge,” creator of Tintin (Shelf Awareness). Since Tintin first appeared in 1929, he has captivated generations of children and adults alike. Millions have followed Tintin’s journeys from Congo to the streets of Prague, Moscow, and New York. Journalist Michel Daubert’s Tintin: The Art of Herge offers insight into this iconic character for Tintin fans everywhere, with incredible access to original sources from the Herge Museum in Belgium. Illustrated by images of this unparalleled collection, Tintin: The Art of Herge provides a rare glimpse into Tintin and Herge’s world. Previously unpublished drawings depict how the beloved characters were created and offer fresh commentary. “This 500-page, illustrated coffee-table book was designed to be a museum on paper.” –France-Amerique magazine “Herge’s brilliant draftsmanship makes perusing this a pleasure. This beautiful tribute to one of the giants of 20th-century sequential art will . . . enthrall Tintin fans and readers interested in the graphic medium.” –Library Journal