Flight 714 To Sydney
Tintin, Captain Haddock and Professor Calculus are heading to Australia when a chance encounter with billionaire Lazlo Carreidas changes everything. An invitation to fly aboard his private jet quickly turns sinister, as the trio find themselves caught up in a kidnapping plot orchestrated by the notorious Rastapopoulos, Tintin's most persistent and dangerous foe. It's a fast-moving adventure that weaves together political intrigue, mystery, and plenty of the dry humour that fans have always loved. More than 80 years since the first story appeared in print, these books continue to sell over 100,000 copies annually in the UK alone, with an estimated 230 million sold worldwide. That kind of staying power speaks for itself. Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson clearly agreed, bringing Tintin to the big screen in 2011. Creator Hergé, born Georges Remi in Brussels in 1907, spent 54 years completing more than 20 titles in the series. The result is a body of work that holds genuine appeal for both children and adults, proof that a good story told with wit and visual flair doesn't age. If you haven't yet worked your way through the full collection, from Tintin in the Land of the Soviets right through to Tintin and Alph-Art, this exciting instalment is a fine place to pick things up again.
- Author: Herge
- Publisher: Egmont
- Genre: Design & Fashion
- ISBN: 978-1405206334
- Pages: 64 pages