The Tintin Collection
Hergé's Tintin stories occupy a rare and curious position in the world of illustrated fiction, earning genuine respect from literary enthusiasts and comic book fans alike. The plots are grounded, often drawing on political unrest in far-flung or volatile nations, a sharp contrast to the quiet predictability of Tintin's home country, Belgium. As a young newspaper reporter, Tintin stumbles into danger with remarkable regularity, accompanied always by his loyal terrier, Snowy. Over time, the cast expands to include the magnificently irascible Captain Haddock, a seafarer with a fondness for drink and a talent for colourful outbursts. When Haddock inherits a family fortune, the gang sets up at Marlinspike Hall, which somehow manages to attract every variety of scoundrel going. Professor Calculus, a brilliantly distracted inventor, adds further chaos to proceedings, whilst opera singer Bianca Castafiore breezes in periodically, providing welcome moments of comedy. With over 200 million copies sold and translations into dozens of languages, the series clearly connects with something deep and universal. Hergé's signature Ligne Claire style, characterised by clean, precise line work, gives the books a visual clarity that still feels fresh. Georges Prosper Remi, born in Brussels in 1907, began his career submitting cartoons to newspapers before creating Tintin in 1926. His continued output during Belgium's Nazi occupation later attracted controversy, though his artistic legacy has proved remarkably resilient. He launched Tintin magazine in 1946, serialising new stories throughout. It's a body of work that has, quite simply, stood the test of time.
- Author: Hergé
- Publisher: Egmont
- Genre: Literary Fiction
- ISBN: 978-1405278454
- Pages: 1440 pages