Destination moon begins one of three tintin adventures to be split over two books, with the conclusion in explorers on the moon. Eventually these characters became the stars of a series of popular books published throughout the world. Celebrate tintin s 90th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the moon landing in this stellar volume including destination moon and explorers on the moon. In destination moon and explorers on the moon, a twopart adventure, tintin and captain haddock are summoned to the balkan state of syldavia to join professor calculus rocket project. And that is all that destination moon the first half of tintin s moon saga is concerned with. The mysterious disappearance of calculus and his telegram bring tintin, captain haddock and snowy to the syldavia. The story spanned 4 pages in the magazine, but would be split into two 62page volumes when published in book format. Objectif lune is the sixteenth volume of the adventures of tintin, the comics series by belgian cartoonist herge. The adventures of tintin are among the best books for readers aged 8 and up. Though it was written more than fifteen years before the actual moon landing, the scientific details, with a few exceptions, are accurate. Destination moon 1953 and explorers on the moon 1954. The production was directed by rufus norris and adapted by norris and.
Tintin in america cigars of the pharaoh the blue lotus 3 complete adventures in one volume, vol. The outbreak of war and the nazi occupation of belgium in may, 1940, meant it was expedient to put aside this story with its german villain and begin another, much less politically volatile tale. When it comes to the adventures of tintin, the tried and usually true adage that tells us not to judge a book by its cover doesnt apply. First publication dates of the adventures of tintin covering belgium and britain. All 24 book covers of the adventures of tintin, ranked. The mysterious disappearance of calculus and his telegram bring tintin, captain haddock and snowy to the syldavia, the land of the mineral water. The product was delivered on time, in perfect condition. Objectif lune is the sixteenth volume of the adventures of tintin. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures. Buy a discounted hardcover of tintin in destinatio n moon. The adventures of tintin download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Different language editions of tintin an incomplete list. With colin omeara, thierry wermuth, david fox, christian pellissier. The episode directly started with tintin, snowy and haddock landing in syldavia.
Many tintin experts rightly consider this a masterpiece, with criticisms focusing on it resembling a documentary in places. The story was initially serialised weekly in belgiums tintin magazine from march to september 1950 before being published in a collected volume by casterman in 1953. Destination moon part 1 the adventures of tintin rebekah mathew. Destination moon, and explorers on the moon 1st and only american editions from golden press herge published by golden press 1960. Herges classic comic book creation tintin is one of the most iconic characters in childrens books. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Pdf the adventures of tintin destination moon download. Although dogged by sabotage attempts, the moon rocket eventually lifts off, taking tintin, snowy, the reluctant astronaut captain haddock, and the professor. Destination moon, like nearly all of the tintin books, is a classic. The internationally successful adventures of tintin are his most wellknown and beloved works. Destination moon is the first part of a two part series of tintins adventures that will take him off to moon.
Destination moon is a 1953 book in the adventures of tintin comic by herge. Destination moon part 1 the adventures of tintin youtube. Though it was written more than fifteen years before the actual moon landing. The book has two parts and was very successful, adding to the fame of tintin. Tintin in destination moon, the adventures of tintin. 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. He wrote and illustrated for the adventures of tintin until his death in 1983. Like most tintin books, it is 62 pages long and the illustrations are in colour. 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. Professor calculus is building a rocket, but tintin quickly realizes that there are spies around every corner trying to steal the professors design. Following on from the events of destination moon, tintin finds himself in a rocket on a collision course with the moon. The original comic book was published in 1950 and, for its day, it was considered quite accurate although with obvious simplifications in terms of the physics and technology involved in spaceflight.
Tintin magazine began the publication of explorers on the moon on 30 march 1950. Tintin and captain haddock have been asked to be part of the expedition 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. Critics have held the illustrative detail of the book in high regard, but have expressed divided opinions of the story. The worlds most famous travelling reporter discovers that professor calculus is building a space rocket.
For decades before neil armstrong took one small step for a man, people dreamed about it. Explorers on the moon part 1 the adventures of tintin duration. When professor calculus rocket finally takes off for the moon, tintin and his dog snowy are on board. When he finally decided to create the moon adventure, the author quickly began to carry out research, consulting bernard heuvelmans book lhomme parmi. Destination moon adventures of tintin s 9781405206273 by herge and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Explorers on the moon following on from the events of destination moon, tintin finds himself in a rocket on a collision course with the moon. Destination moon 1953 gives a detailed account on the preparation and the launching of the expedition to the moon for which professor calculus has chosen syladavian soil.
Tintin on the moon celebrate tintin s 90th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the moon landing in this stellar volume including destination moon and explorers on the moon. Although dogged by sabotage attempts, the moon rocket eventually lifts off, taking tintin, snowy, the reluctant astronaut captain haddock, and the professor on a dangerous voyage to the moon. And with snowy the dog, captain haddock, professor calculus and the thompson twins aboard, things quickly spiral further and further out of control. It is the first half of a twopart adventure to the moon. New listing the adventures of tintin destination moon the crab lot of 2, softcover. Land of black gold destination moon explorers on the moon. See the complete tintin series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Destination moon the adventures of tintin by herge and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Objectif lune is the sixteenth of the adventures of tintin, the series of comic albums written and illustrated by belgian artist herge, featuring young reporter tintin. Booktopia has tintin in destinatio n moon, the adventures of tintin series. They have been translated into 38 different languages and have inspired such legends as andy warhol and roy lichtenstein. Land of black gold had a difficult birth, being changed more than any other tintin book.
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