We walked on the moon is the seventeenth volume of the adventures of tintin, the comics series by belgian cartoonist herge. The first manned rocked, bound for the moon, has just launch. Explorers on the moon by herge, first edition abebooks. After serving in the military, herge began working at a childrens weekly magazine where tintin and snowy first appeared. Mais informacoes explorers on the moon herges classic comic book creation tintin is one of the most iconic characters in childrens books. The series was produced by belvision studios and first aired in 1957.
Ever since it was first published in 1953, this technologically fascinating tale has probably been many kids first glimpse of the mechanics involved in space travel, but the plot. Jul 09, 2019 celebrate tintins 90th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the moon landing in this stellar volume including destination moon and explorers on the moon. Over the course of 54 years he completed over 20 titles in the adventures of tintin series, which is now considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, comics series of all time. However, herge s greatest moment of humor in the entire series occurs in the final few panels. Since then an estimated 230 million copies have been sold, proving that comic books have the same power to entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in the early 20th. Eventually these characters became the stars of a series of popular books published throughout the world. Herge based the books scientific accuracy on the ideas about space flight that were available at the time. Download explorers on the moon herge ebook herge s classic comic book creation tintin is one of the most iconic characters in childrens books. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 62 pages and is available in paperback format. The explorers have narrow escapes as they make great scientific. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures. Concluding the journey that began in destination moon, tintin, captain haddock, and professor calculus are on their way to the moon, but unforeseen circumstancesinnocent and otherwisethreaten the bestlaid plans.
The shooting star 194142, destination moonexplorers on the moon 195053 and flight 714 to sydney 196667. Herge was breaking new ground by sending his star characters into space. The first edition of the novel was published in 1953, and was written by herge. For the first time in the history of mankind, there is an explorer on the moon. Tintin in explorers on the moon, the adventures of tintin. The sales come as tintinmania again grips paris, with herge the subject of a huge retrospective. All great fun and bearing in mind how long ago it was written not bad on the science of doing the moon.
Nov 19, 2016 the 1954 explorers on the moon completes the lunar adventure started in destination moon 1953. Critics have held the illustrative detail of the book in high regard, but have expressed divided opinions of the story. Explorers on the moon was published in tintin magazine from 29 october 1952 to 29 december 1953. Get the 2 books read them and revisit your childhood then give them to your children or if older their children. The flight is perilous enough, but even greater hazards are in store once the rocket is safely landed on the moon. Explorers on the moon 1954 is the first story recounting a space voyage and the exploration of our satellite by tintin and his companions, fifteen years before commander neil armstrong. Explorers on the moon by herge, 9781405206280, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This was a remarkable concept to draw into a comic book, considering that the. Adventures of tintin explorers on the moon gn 1976 magnet. Join the worlds most famous travelling reporter in his exciting adventures as he embarks on his most epic journey in the twopart story destination moon and explorers on the moon, and sets out to rescue his friend the professor in the calculus affair.
From this prepublication in the famous magazine, two colour editions of french books were later published. The english versions, destination moon, and explorers on the moon. Herge tintin and his friends are involved in the first manned flight to the moon which proves perilous. After two books were adapted in black and white, eight books were then adapted in. Explorers of the moon by herge paperback for sale online ebay. Concluding the journey that began in destination moon, tintin, captain haddock, and professor calculus are on their way to the moon, but unforeseen circumstances. Explorers on the moon by egmont books staff, michael r. Explorers on the moon is excellent entertainment, with a storyline that holds up well despite its age. The adventures of tintin are among the best books for readers aged 8 and up. Best of all were those tintin adventures that combined my two passions. The explorers have narrow escapes as they make great scientific discoveries. The worlds most famous travelling reporter must unearth the truth behind the strange cigars bearing a pharaohs symbol.
Explorers on the moon iin the follow up to destination moon, things are going from bad to worse for our intrepid group of space adventurers. Explorers on the moon completes the prophetic scientific tintin adventure that begins with destination moon. It is highly recommended to fans of tintin of all ages. The explorers narrowly escape being marooned on the moon, then must race an overtaxed oxygen supply in the return to earth. Explorers on the moon whether hes trolling the high seas for treasure or blasting off for the moon, young reportersleuth tintin and his faithful dog, snowy, have delighted readers everywhere for generations with their timeless adventures. Tintin on the moon celebrate tintins 90th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the moon landing in this stellar volume including destination moon and explorers on the moon. Explorers on the moon the adventures of tintin by herge and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Herge the crews space adventure generates a lot of envyto the point where traitors board the rocket alongsi. Book recommendations for people who like explorers on the moon by herge. The 1954 explorers on the moon completes the lunar adventure started in destination moon 1953. The internationally successful adventures of tintin are his most wellknown and beloved works. Explorers on the moon is the seventeenth volume of the adventures of tintin, the comics series. Apr 10, 2020 best of all were those tintin adventures that combined my two passions. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures. They have been translated into 38 different languages and have inspired such. The main characters of this sequential art, comics story are tintin, captain archibald haddock. They have been translated into 38 different languages and have inspired such legends as andy warhol and roy lichtenstein. Celebrate tintins 90th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the moon landing in this stellar volume including destination moon and explorers on the. Destination moon and explorers on the moon were written over a decade before the 1969 apollo 11 moon landing and a few years before any manned space flight. A remarkably well documented science fiction story with an incredible visionary precision.
Rediscover and celebrate the 90th anniversary of herges timeless franchise the adventures of tintin in lego with a replica of the rocket from explorers on the moon. Ever since it was first published in 1953, this technologically fascinating tale has probably been many kids first glimpse of. Explorers on the moon adventures of tintin paperback by herge isbn. Explorers on the moon the adventures of tintin, 2002. Reviews of the explorers on the moon to date concerning the book we have explorers on the moon opinions. Sep 26, 2012 explorers on the moon herges classic comic book creation tintin is one of the most iconic characters in childrens books. Sep 26, 2012 explorers on the moon mass market paperback 26 sept. Explorers on the moon adventures of tintin by herge. I could have depicted monstrous animals, incredible creatures, men with two heads i was overcautious about sticking to reality. The english versions, destination moon, and explorers on the. Herg s classic comic book creation tintin is one of the most iconic characters in childrens books.
Under the direction of professor calculus, the first manned rocket is hurtling through space. The book was published by little, brown and company in 1992 and is a first edition as such with the requisite number line. Following on from the events of destination moon, tintin finds himself in a rocket on a collision course with the moon. One of the most iconic moments from the comic books, this set would make the perfect. Onboard are tintin, snowy, captain haddock, and their companions. Pdf explorers on the moon book tintin free download. Herges classic comic book creation tintin is one of the most iconic characters in childrens books. The adventures of tintin volume 6 land of black gold. Turner, leslie lonsdalecooper and herge 2002, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
Indeed, like other tintin books, explorers on the moon is filled with humor. Herge tintin author bio 1907 georges remi was born in brussels, belgium, may 22. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Fishpond australia, explorers on the moon the adventures of tintin by hergebuy. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight tintin fans old and new. This offering is a copy of 3 complete adventures in 1 volume, tintin, land of black gold, destination moon, and explorers on the moon written and illustrated by herge. Free download or read online explorers on the moon pdf epub tintin series book. Of all the tintin books available, this one has the most amazing amount of emotional depth. The worlds most famous travelling reporter struggles to keep his feet on the ground as his adventures take him to the moon. This is the first time these two stories have been collected together in an oversized, luxe hardcover edition that features a stunning new cover and lavish silver spine. Explorers on the moon by herge english paperback boo 9780316358460 ebay the internationally successful adventures of tintin are his most wellknown and beloved works. See all books authored by herge, including the adventures of tintin. The worlds most famous travelling reporter struggles to keep his feet on the ground as his adventures take him to the. Booktopia herge tintin books on the booktopia herge.
Explorers on the moon completes the prophetic scientific tintin adventure that. Tintin in america cigars of the pharaoh the blue lotus 3 complete adventures in one volume, vol. The shooting star 194142, destination moon explorers on the moon 195053 and flight 714 to sydney 196667. The story was serialised weekly in belgiums tintin magazine from october 1952 to december 1953 before being published in a collected volume by casterman in 1954. The story was serialised weekly in belgiums tintin magazine from october 1952 to december 1953. If you liked explorers on the moon by herge, here are some books like this. Although travelling into space has become normal, even routine, today, at the beginning of the 1950s such an idea was still sciencefiction. Explorers on the moon the adventures of tintin, herge. Explorers on the moon by herge and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Herge, one of the most famous belgians in the world, was a comics writer and artist. Pdf the adventures of tintin explorers on the moon. Pdf the adventures of tintin explorers on the moon download. Explorers on the moon mass market paperback 26 sept.
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