Author: Tome
Publisher: Cinebook
ISBN: 1849188769
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Spirou and Fantasio, in transit through Paris airport, are kidnapped by French counter-intelligence: in exchange for the release of two French nationals from Soviet prisons, the KGB demanded the two reporters’ assistance. Because Moscow has a problem: the mob is getting increasingly powerful and bold, and it has infiltrated the authorities so thoroughly they can’t fight back anymore. They do know, however, that the big boss is someone Spirou and Fantasio have met before and simply cannot ignore...
Spirou & Fantasio - Adventure Down Under
Author: Tome
Publisher: Cinebook
ISBN: 1849189501
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Spirou and Fantasio’s friend, the Count of Champignac, asks them to join him in Australia, where he has heard that an ancient monolith is still standing. When they arrive, Champignac’s colleague Walker Donahue informs them that Champignac has been abducted by local gangster Sam. The monolith they’re after stands in the vicinity of an aboriginal mining village, which is constantly prey to white prospectors trying to steal indigenous resources. Spirou and Fantasio must save Champignac from Sam’s clutches and help him find the legendary monolith while standing by the aboriginal people.
Publisher: Cinebook
ISBN: 1849189501
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Spirou and Fantasio’s friend, the Count of Champignac, asks them to join him in Australia, where he has heard that an ancient monolith is still standing. When they arrive, Champignac’s colleague Walker Donahue informs them that Champignac has been abducted by local gangster Sam. The monolith they’re after stands in the vicinity of an aboriginal mining village, which is constantly prey to white prospectors trying to steal indigenous resources. Spirou and Fantasio must save Champignac from Sam’s clutches and help him find the legendary monolith while standing by the aboriginal people.
His Name Was Ptirou
Author: Yves Sente
Publisher: Europe Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description
The best part of Christmas is getting to hear one of Uncle Paul's stories. This year, Uncle Paul treats the kids—and us—to the story of the real-life boy who inspired the beloved Spirou. It's 1929. Ptirou is a circus acrobat who, while the world's economy is crashing, sees his own world fall apart. Orphaned, and possessing only his skill, a bottle of perfume, and an inherited dream, Ptirou sets out for New York and new adventures. With saboteurs on one side, the lovely Juliette on the other, and his own knack for mischief, Ptirou finds adventure aboard an ocean liner before it's even left port.
Publisher: Europe Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description
The best part of Christmas is getting to hear one of Uncle Paul's stories. This year, Uncle Paul treats the kids—and us—to the story of the real-life boy who inspired the beloved Spirou. It's 1929. Ptirou is a circus acrobat who, while the world's economy is crashing, sees his own world fall apart. Orphaned, and possessing only his skill, a bottle of perfume, and an inherited dream, Ptirou sets out for New York and new adventures. With saboteurs on one side, the lovely Juliette on the other, and his own knack for mischief, Ptirou finds adventure aboard an ocean liner before it's even left port.
Spirou & Fantasio - Valley of the Exiles
Author: Tome
Publisher: Cinebook
ISBN: 1849187525
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Spirou and Fantasio, swallowed by the raging waters of the river, find themselves in an unknown valley filled with very peculiar, and very dangerous, life. As they brace themselves to face a hostile nature long enough to find their way out, Fantasio contracts a deadly disease that turns him into a homicidal maniac. Spirou must now find a way to save him and himself and escape the deserted valley. If it really is deserted, that is...
Publisher: Cinebook
ISBN: 1849187525
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Spirou and Fantasio, swallowed by the raging waters of the river, find themselves in an unknown valley filled with very peculiar, and very dangerous, life. As they brace themselves to face a hostile nature long enough to find their way out, Fantasio contracts a deadly disease that turns him into a homicidal maniac. Spirou must now find a way to save him and himself and escape the deserted valley. If it really is deserted, that is...
Revolutionary Nostalgia
Author: Marie-Cécile Cervellon
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN: 1787693430
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Long regarded as a maudlin mental state, nostalgia is everywhere and has been reimagined as a signifier of good mental health. It is no longer the bailiwick of right-wing reactionaries but a crucible of critical thinking and revolutionary intent. This book explores the revolution in nostalgia and the nostalgia in revolution.
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN: 1787693430
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Long regarded as a maudlin mental state, nostalgia is everywhere and has been reimagined as a signifier of good mental health. It is no longer the bailiwick of right-wing reactionaries but a crucible of critical thinking and revolutionary intent. This book explores the revolution in nostalgia and the nostalgia in revolution.
Die Laughing
Author: Andre Franquin
Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
ISBN: 1683960912
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
This is a collection of darkly comic standalone strips by a cartoonist Herge (Tintin) idolized. Die Laughing, which is executed in stark black and white, takes aim at everyone and everything in its scathing critique of modern life, but is particularly ruthless toward animal abusers, the military industrial complex, and death penalty enthusiasts. Franquin’s loose but meticulous line work features expressionistic shadows and silhouettes that infuse his depressed, repressed, and oppressed characters with a disturbing manic energy. Die Laughing is filled with visual gags and gag-inducing visuals that will haunt you.
Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
ISBN: 1683960912
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
This is a collection of darkly comic standalone strips by a cartoonist Herge (Tintin) idolized. Die Laughing, which is executed in stark black and white, takes aim at everyone and everything in its scathing critique of modern life, but is particularly ruthless toward animal abusers, the military industrial complex, and death penalty enthusiasts. Franquin’s loose but meticulous line work features expressionistic shadows and silhouettes that infuse his depressed, repressed, and oppressed characters with a disturbing manic energy. Die Laughing is filled with visual gags and gag-inducing visuals that will haunt you.
Spirou & Fantasio - Running Scared
Author: Tome
Publisher: Cinebook
ISBN: 1849186472
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Spirou and Fantasio are hired by a doctor to escort some of his patients. Their ailment? An apparently incurable case of the hiccups. His solution: Send them on the most insane adventure ever and scare the hiccups out of them! Since he offers to pay for their expedition, the two fearless reporters agree to take the patients with them as they attempt to locate two explorers lost in 1938 near the Nepalese border... in the middle of a war!
Publisher: Cinebook
ISBN: 1849186472
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Spirou and Fantasio are hired by a doctor to escort some of his patients. Their ailment? An apparently incurable case of the hiccups. His solution: Send them on the most insane adventure ever and scare the hiccups out of them! Since he offers to pay for their expedition, the two fearless reporters agree to take the patients with them as they attempt to locate two explorers lost in 1938 near the Nepalese border... in the middle of a war!
French Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and Pulp Fiction
Author: Jean-Marc Lofficier
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 812
Book Description
Connoisseurs of fantasy, science fiction, and horror have long recognized the important contributions of thousands of French authors, filmmakers, and artists. The volume is divided into two parts. Part I gives historical overviews, complete lists, descriptions, and summaries for works in film, television, radio, animation, comic books, and graphic novels. This section also includes interviews with animation director Rene Laloux and comic book artist Moebius, as well as comments from filmmaker Luc Besson. Biographies are provided for over 200 important contributors to television and graphic arts. Part II covers the major authors and literary trends of French science fiction, fantasy, and horror from the Middle Ages to the present day. (French-Canadians and Belgians are also examined.) There is a biographical dictionary of over 3,000 authors, a section on major French awards, and a complete bibliography. Many illustrations (!) illuminate this thorough presentation.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 812
Book Description
Connoisseurs of fantasy, science fiction, and horror have long recognized the important contributions of thousands of French authors, filmmakers, and artists. The volume is divided into two parts. Part I gives historical overviews, complete lists, descriptions, and summaries for works in film, television, radio, animation, comic books, and graphic novels. This section also includes interviews with animation director Rene Laloux and comic book artist Moebius, as well as comments from filmmaker Luc Besson. Biographies are provided for over 200 important contributors to television and graphic arts. Part II covers the major authors and literary trends of French science fiction, fantasy, and horror from the Middle Ages to the present day. (French-Canadians and Belgians are also examined.) There is a biographical dictionary of over 3,000 authors, a section on major French awards, and a complete bibliography. Many illustrations (!) illuminate this thorough presentation.
The Gold Maker
Author: Ivana Milojevic
Publisher: Metafuture.Org
ISBN: 9780645346183
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The book is a part of a series titled "The Heroine's Journey: Futures Tales for Change Makers of All Ages". The series consists of a collection of tales inspired by ancient mythology, new realities and emergent futures. The series is designed to appeal to Change Makers of All Ages who desire to change themselves and the world. Book 1, The Gold Maker, has the following storyline: "Sophia might have a foolish father, but she also has a clever mind. When the King demands she bend to his will, Sophia uses her gift of sight to bring him back from a lonely life." The Gold Maker is a story to delight and instruct.
Publisher: Metafuture.Org
ISBN: 9780645346183
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The book is a part of a series titled "The Heroine's Journey: Futures Tales for Change Makers of All Ages". The series consists of a collection of tales inspired by ancient mythology, new realities and emergent futures. The series is designed to appeal to Change Makers of All Ages who desire to change themselves and the world. Book 1, The Gold Maker, has the following storyline: "Sophia might have a foolish father, but she also has a clever mind. When the King demands she bend to his will, Sophia uses her gift of sight to bring him back from a lonely life." The Gold Maker is a story to delight and instruct.