Name: Asterix: Asterix and The Golden Sickle
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Author: René Goscinny
ISBN: 9780752866130

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Type

Physical Book

Author

René Goscinny

Albert Uderzo

Publisher

Orion

Year

2004

Language

English

Pages

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21 x 28 cm

Weight

ISBN

0752866133

ISBN13

9780752866130

Asterix: Asterix and The Golden Sickle

René Goscinny (Author) · Albert Uderzo (Author) · Orion · Paperback

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Synopsis "Asterix: Asterix and The Golden Sickle"

The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now!

It’s a disaster – the druid Getafix has broken his golden sickle. Asterix and Obelix go to Lutetia (now Paris) to buy him a new one. Soon they are tangling with the criminal underworld of the big city – can they outwit Navishtrix, Clovogarlix and the sickle-trafficking gang? Will Getafix ever be able to brew magic potion again?

René Goscinny

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René Goscinny (1926–1977) was a celebrated French scriptwriter and author, known for being the co-creator of the iconic comic book series Asterix, alongside illustrator Albert Uderzo. He also created popular characters like Lucky Luke (with Morris) and Little Nicholas (with Jean-Jacques Sempé). His style is characterized by intelligent humor, historical satire, and wordplay. Goscinny transformed the European comic world, bringing a literary and comedic approach that transcended generations. His legacy continues to live through his works, translated into dozens of languages and adapted into film, television, and theater.

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Albert Uderzo

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Albert Uderzo (Fismes, France, April 25, 1927 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, March 24, 2020) was a French cartoonist and scriptwriter of Italian origin, world-famous as the co-creator of Asterix the Gaul alongside scriptwriter René Goscinny. From a young age, Uderzo showed exceptional talent for drawing and forged his career in French children's magazines, captivating with characters and panels full of humor and wit. The son of Italian immigrants, his childhood was marked by effort and creativity, as well as an early fascination with Walt Disney's heroes.

In 1959, together with Goscinny, he brought to life the indomitable Gauls Asterix and Obelix in the magazine Pilote, characters who, thanks to their social critique and historical references, won over readers of all ages. The Asterix series, turned into a European comic icon, was translated into dozens of languages, sold hundreds of millions of copies, and was adapted for both cinema and television, elevating the comic to the status of a global cultural phenomenon.

After Goscinny's death in 1977, Uderzo continued the saga as the sole author until his retirement in 2009, establishing himself as an undisputed reference in the ninth art. His career was recognized with prestigious awards, such as the Legion of Honor in France, the Eisner Award, and an honorary doctorate from the University of Paris. Uderzo's legacy endures through generations, inspiring readers and artists, and reaffirming the value of graphic art as a vehicle for humor, social critique, and universal storytelling.

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