Herge, Biography (56 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. One of the most beloved characters in all of comics, Tintin won an enormous international following. Translated into dozens of languages, Tintin's adventures have sold millions of copies. Yet, despite Tintin's enduring popularity, Americans know almost nothing about his gifted creator, Georges Remi--better known as Hergé. Timed to coincide with Steven Spielberg's long-awaited film The Adventures of Tin Tin: Secret of the Unicorn, here is the first full biography of Hergé available for an English-speaking audience, offering a captivating portrait of a man who revolutionized the art of comics. Granted unprecedented access to thousands of the cartoonist's unpublished letters, Assouline gets behind the genial public mask to take full measure of Hergé's life and art and the fascinating ways in which the two intertwine. Neither sugarcoating nor sensationalizing his subject, he weighs such controversial issues as Hergé's support for Belgian imperialism in the Congo and his alleged collaboration with the Nazis. He also analyzes the underpinnings of Tintin--how the conception of the character as an asexual adventurer reflected Hergé's love for the Boy Scouts as well as his Catholic mentor's anti-Soviet ideology--and relates the comic strip to Hergé's own place within the Belgian middle class. For all his huge success--achieved with almost no formal training--Hergé would say unassumingly of his art, "I was just happy drawing little guys, that's all." A profound influence on a generation of artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, the elusive figure of Hergé comes to life in this illuminating biography--a deeply nuanced account that unveils the man and his career as never before. "Highlights yet again that all-too-common divide between the flawed private man and the admirable creative genius. Those fascinated by the strange lives of creative geniuses may want to read Assouline's fine, if somewhat disillusioning, biography."--Michael Dirda, Washington Post"Will inform and edify America's Tintin devotees."--San Francisco Chronicle.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st printing. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 276 pp.

Paperback. Condition: New. One of the most beloved characters in all of comics, Tintin won an enormous international following. Translated into dozens of languages, Tintin's adventures have sold millions of copies. Yet, despite Tintin's enduring popularity, Americans know almost nothing about his gifted creator, Georges Remi--better known as Hergé. Timed to coincide with Steven Spielberg's long-awaited film The Adventures of Tin Tin: Secret of the Unicorn, here is the first full biography of Hergé available for an English-speaking audience, offering a captivating portrait of a man who revolutionized the art of comics. Granted unprecedented access to thousands of the cartoonist's unpublished letters, Assouline gets behind the genial public mask to take full measure of Hergé's life and art and the fascinating ways in which the two intertwine. Neither sugarcoating nor sensationalizing his subject, he weighs such controversial issues as Hergé's support for Belgian imperialism in the Congo and his alleged collaboration with the Nazis. He also analyzes the underpinnings of Tintin--how the conception of the character as an asexual adventurer reflected Hergé's love for the Boy Scouts as well as his Catholic mentor's anti-Soviet ideology--and relates the comic strip to Hergé's own place within the Belgian middle class. For all his huge success--achieved with almost no formal training--Hergé would say unassumingly of his art, "I was just happy drawing little guys, that's all." A profound influence on a generation of artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, the elusive figure of Hergé comes to life in this illuminating biography--a deeply nuanced account that unveils the man and his career as never before. "Highlights yet again that all-too-common divide between the flawed private man and the admirable creative genius. Those fascinated by the strange lives of creative geniuses may want to read Assouline's fine, if somewhat disillusioning, biography."--Michael Dirda, Washington Post"Will inform and edify America's Tintin devotees."--San Francisco Chronicle.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Herge created only twenty-four Tintin books which have been translated into more than seventy languages and sold 230 million copies worldwide. The Real Herge: The Inspiration Behind Tintin takes an in-depth look at the man behind the cultural phenomenon and the history that helped shape these books. As well as focussing on the controversies that engulfed Herge, this biography will also look at his personal life, as well as the relationships and experiences that influenced him. AUTHOR: Sian Lye is a journalist who has written for a wide variety of national newspapers and magazines, including The Sunday Times, The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Independent, ShortList, Esquire and Marie Claire. Sian has spent several years living abroad in Japan, and most recently in Switzerland. She now lives in Brighton, and balances writing with family life. 32 b/w illustrations The influences behind Tintin and the enduring appeal of the series. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:9780199837274.

Hardback. Condition: New. Herge created only twenty-four Tintin books which have been translated into more than seventy languages and sold 230 million copies worldwide.The Real Herge: The Inspiration Behind Tintin takes an in-depth look at the man behind the cultural phenomenon and the history that helped shape these books.As well as focussing on the controversies that engulfed Herge, this biography will also look at his personal life, as well as the relationships and experiences that influenced him.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First English-language edition 276 pp, notes, bibliography, works by, index, acknowledgments; 8vo, yellow boards, fine; near fine dust jacket, slight edge wear.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st American Editon. 276 pp, notes, selected bibliography, works by, index, 8vo, yellow boards, fine; dust jacket near fine.

Hardback. Condition: New. Herge created only twenty-four Tintin books which have been translated into more than seventy languages and sold 230 million copies worldwide.The Real Herge: The Inspiration Behind Tintin takes an in-depth look at the man behind the cultural phenomenon and the history that helped shape these books.As well as focussing on the controversies that engulfed Herge, this biography will also look at his personal life, as well as the relationships and experiences that influenced him.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Oxford University Press hardcover in dust jacket, 2009- first edition/1st printing; clean/tight, No marks/tears or signs of use; Fine/Fine. We will add a custom fitted mylar cover, bubble wrap the book and ship it in a New BOX- Not a plastic bag like the zombie sellers.

Condition: New. 1st US edition. Cloth, dj, F/F. xvi+394pp, 8pp b/w illustrations, index, a fine copy in a fine dustjacket. A biography of the creator of the character Tintin - George Remi and his public persona Hergé. 725 grams.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Tight unmarked book in illustrated card covers with vertical crease to rear cover and other moderate shelfwear. ; 11.61 X 8.66 X 0.55 inches; 161 pages.

Condition: Very Good. Hardcover, 394 pages, b&w illustrations. The adventures of Tintin and his dog, Snowy, have captivated people worldwide since they first appeared as an insert in the Belgian Catholic newspaper Le Vintième Siècle in 1929. Available for the first time in English, this insightful biography delves deep into the psyche of Tintin creator Georges Remi and his public persona Hergé. Author of the critically acclaimed Tintin and the World of Hergé and the last person to interview Remi, Benoît Peeters tells the complete story behind Hergé?s origins and shows how and why the nom de plume grew into a larger-than-Remi personality as Tintin?s popularity exploded. Drawing on interviews and using recently uncovered primary sources for the first time, Peeters reveals Remi as a neurotic man who sought to escape the troubles of his past by allowing Hergé?s identity to subsume his own. As Tintin adventured, Hergé lived out a romanticized version of life for Remi. Record # 353249.

Hardback. Condition: New. Tintinology [tin-tin-ol-uh-jee] (noun) is the study of the works of comic creator Herge and the cultural impact of Tintin, his best-known and most influential character. The adventures of Tintin and his dog, Snowy, have captivated people worldwide since they first appeared as an insert in the Belgian Catholic newspaper "Le Vintieme Siecle" in 1929. Available for the first time in English, this insightful biography delves deep into the psyche of Tintin creator Georges Remi and his public persona Herge. Author of the critically acclaimed Tintin and the World of Herge and the last person to interview Remi, Benoit Peeters tells the complete story behind Herge's origins and shows how and why the nom de plume grew into a larger-than-Remi personality as Tintin's popularity exploded. Drawing on interviews and using recently uncovered primary sources for the first time, Peeters reveals Remi as a neurotic man who sought to escape the troubles of his past by allowing Herge's identity to subsume his own. As Tintin adventured, Herge lived out a romanticized version of life for Remi. Millions have traveled alongside Tintin and Snowy through books, animated television series, theatrical performances, exhibitions, documentaries, and movies, including Steven Spielberg's fall 2011 "The Adventures of Tintin". Now Tintinologists have the opportunity to better understand the complex and sometimes dark personality of Tintin's creator and his carefully crafted public persona.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. General wear to the book, cover, edges and corners, light coloured dust wrapper with light marks, very small tear at bottom of back cover. Internally Very Good - Quick flick through pages could not see any issues, clean and tidy copy in tight binding, A Very Good personal copy. Price clipped dust wrapper has now been fitted with removable archive acetate film. **652g** All orders are sent with a tracking /signature service for your peace of mind, so that you can keep tabs on your parcel. For overseas customers - on some sites we use, parcels weighing over the standard rate may incur an additional charge and we will then contact you with the additional shipping fee required. This is for the postage only we do not charge you for our time or our excellent packaging, which we are noted for. Dispatched in cardboard mailers within 24/48 Hours Mon - Friday 2pm, except bank holidays, otherwise next business day - excellent service guaranteed.

Condition: New. 2011. 1st Edition. Paperback. One of the most beloved characters in all of comics, Tintin won an enormous international following. Here is the first full biography of Herge available for an English-speaking audience, offering a captivating portrait of a man who revolutionized the art of comics. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AKLC; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 235 x 20. Weight in Grams: 376. . . . . .

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Harry Thompson's masterfully biography, by a nuanced writer. His Peter Cook biography rivals this in empathy and a reading of the darker side of his subject. Book is in protective clear cover, interior is clean and tge binding sound and tight. A very good copy of a more under the radar Tin Tin / Hergé title As biographies go, they don't come much more definitive than Harry Thompson's hugely enjoyable account of Tintin' --James Delingpole, Sunday Telegraph 'Harry Thompson rings all the right bells.a joyous Tintinabulation' --Piers Brendon, Mail on Sunday 'A major biography.witty and sympathetic' --Jonathan Sale, Financial Times.

Condition: New. 2011. 1st Edition. Paperback. One of the most beloved characters in all of comics, Tintin won an enormous international following. Here is the first full biography of Herge available for an English-speaking audience, offering a captivating portrait of a man who revolutionized the art of comics. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AKLC; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 235 x 20. Weight in Grams: 376. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near fine, slightly edge-bumped and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. AD stapled to first page. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 232 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 20 cm. Subjects; Hergé (1907-1983). Tintin (Fictitious character). Cartoonists Belgium Biography. Comic books, strips, etc. Belgium History 20th century. 1 Kg. Item is Shipped from Ireland or US locations.

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near fine, slightly edge-bumped and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. AD stapled to first page. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 232 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 20 cm. Subjects; Hergé (1907-1983). Tintin (Fictitious character). Cartoonists Belgium Biography. Comic books, strips, etc. Belgium History 20th century. 1 Kg.

Paperback. Harry Thompson, John Murray Press. The little black-and-white cartoon figure of Tintin first appeared in Belgium in 1929 in a Catholic newspaper where his creator, Herge, worked. Harry Thompson looks at the story of Herge, of Tintin and his origins, and beyond to when President de Gaulle could call Tintin 'his only rival'. Paperback.

Super octavo, softcover (VG+): all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, com plete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Firs English edition, first printing (originally published in the original French). xii, 276pp. Orange cloth-covered boards with metallic red lettering to spine. 8vo. Cloth very slightly pushed at spine ends else volume is neat, clean, bright and tight throughout. In its original dust wrapper, a little bumped on extreme edges and very slightly shelf worn. Biography of Georges Remi - better known as a Herge - creator of Tintin.

Soft cover. Condition: New. First Thus. Large Paperback Book. First Printing for English Edition (no additional printings noted). 11 3/4 x 8 3/4 inches. 161 page with color and black/white illustrations throughout. NEW. Not read. All corners pointed. Binding firm, without stress creasing and square. Without tears, bumps, creases or chips. Not marked and very clean and bright. All books carefully wrapped and shipped boxed.

Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Large Hardcover without Dust Jacket as issued. With color illustrated covers. 11 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches. 166 pages with index and short bibliography. NEW. All corners pointed. Binding firm and square. Without tears, creases, bumps or chips. Not marked and very clean and bright. All items carefully wrapped and sent boxed.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. The little black-and-white cartoon figure of Tintin first appeared in Belgium in 1929 in a Catholic newspaper where his creator, Herge, worked. Harry Thompson looks at the story of Herge, of Tintin and his origins, and beyond to where President de Gaulle could call Tintin 'his only rival'. **The book has tanning and the last 5 pages had been folded back at the bottom.**.

First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; slightly dust-toned and edge-bumped. Pages tanned. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 232 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 20 cm. Notes; Originally published: 1991. Subjects; Hergé (1907-1983). Tintin (Fictitious character). Cartoonists Belgium Biography. Comic books, strips, etc. Belgium History 20th century. 1 Kg. Item is Shipped from Ireland or US locations.

First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; slightly dust-toned and edge-bumped. Pages tanned. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 232 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 20 cm. Notes; Originally published: 1991. Subjects; Hergé (1907-1983). Tintin (Fictitious character). Cartoonists Belgium Biography. Comic books, strips, etc. Belgium History 20th century. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. First Edition. A biography of Georges Prosper Remi, otherwise known as Hergé the creator of Tintin. This book takes an in-depth look at the man behind the cultural phenomenon, his personal life and the relationships and experiences that influenced him. 172 pages + viii prelims. 16 pages of b/w photographs. Red boards in jacket. Every book is sent in a rigid cardboard posting box. Size: 24 Cm x 16.5 Cm.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. One of the most beloved characters in all of comics, Tintin won an enormous international following. Translated into dozens of languages, Tintin's adventures have sold millions of copies. Yet, despite Tintin's enduring popularity, Americans know almost nothing about his gifted creator, Georges Remi--better known as Herge. Timed to coincide with Steven Spielberg's long-awaited film The Adventures of Tin Tin: Secret of the Unicorn, here is the first full biography of Herge available for an English-speaking audience, offering a captivating portrait of a man who revolutionized the art of comics. Granted unprecedented access to thousands of the cartoonist's unpublished letters, Assouline gets behind the genial public mask to take full measure of Herge's life and art and the fascinating ways in which the two intertwine. Neither sugarcoating nor sensationalizing his subject, he weighs such controversial issues as Herge's support for Belgian imperialism in the Congo and his alleged collaboration with the Nazis. He also analyzes the underpinnings of Tintin--how the conception of the character as an asexual adventurer reflected Herge's love for the Boy Scouts as well as his Catholic mentor's anti-Soviet ideology--and relates the comic strip to Herge's own place within the Belgian middle class. For all his huge success--achieved with almost no formal training--Herge would say unassumingly of his art, "I was just happy drawing little guys, that's all." A profound influence on a generation of artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, the elusive figure of Herge comes to life in this illuminating biography--a deeply nuanced account that unveils the man and his career as never before. One of the most beloved characters in all of comics, Tintin won an enormous international following. Here is the first full biography of Herge available for an English-speaking audience, offering a captivating portrait of a man who revolutionized the art of comics. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.