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We find “Asterix in Switzerland” as the indomitable Gaulish warrior yodels in the Alps, has plenty of holey cheese, and stumbles upon Helvetica. Then, the villagers are tempted with “The Mansion of the Gods” with all the modern luxuries of Rome when a new housing development threatens to urbanize (and Romanize) their humble tribe. Finally, it is a true Roman circus as Obelix and Asterix head to Rome to get a key ingredient to the Chieftain’s soup, Caesar’s Laurel Wreath. What will become of “Asterix and the Laurel Wreath” and will Rome ever be the same? These three classic graphic novels are newly translated especially for an American audience. Includes a new afterword by Alexander Simmons providing historical and cultural context for Asterix, both in 50 B.C. and in the time the classic comics were made addressing various racial depictions Review: Great book for kids and adults - The fact the same way to make that is a lot of different types and more people that don't own them in their minds because up for their kids being so sad to be honest and I have the ability the whole process has nothing o I think o Review: They are well written and beautifully illustrated, witty and very entertaining - I read these comics as a child over and over again. They are well written and beautifully illustrated, witty and very entertaining. The story follows the members of a small village in Gaul whom resist the Roman Empire by virtue of a super-strengthening potion brewed by their druid Getafix. The heros of the stories are Asterix ( a short, but smart warrior) and his best friend Obelix ( a large, boar meat loving, loyal but not smart warrior whom fell in a cauldron of magic potion as a child and as a result has permanent super strength). You can read each comic seperately and be able to follow the story, though certain characters do repeat throughout the series. I am buying them again as an adult and enjoying them just as much as I did as a kid. I definitely recommend these comics.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 614 Reviews |
A**R
Great book for kids and adults
The fact the same way to make that is a lot of different types and more people that don't own them in their minds because up for their kids being so sad to be honest and I have the ability the whole process has nothing o I think o
B**K
They are well written and beautifully illustrated, witty and very entertaining
I read these comics as a child over and over again. They are well written and beautifully illustrated, witty and very entertaining. The story follows the members of a small village in Gaul whom resist the Roman Empire by virtue of a super-strengthening potion brewed by their druid Getafix. The heros of the stories are Asterix ( a short, but smart warrior) and his best friend Obelix ( a large, boar meat loving, loyal but not smart warrior whom fell in a cauldron of magic potion as a child and as a result has permanent super strength). You can read each comic seperately and be able to follow the story, though certain characters do repeat throughout the series. I am buying them again as an adult and enjoying them just as much as I did as a kid. I definitely recommend these comics.
K**S
Excellent and fun to read
Excellent, humorous stories with outstanding cartoon drawings. I read these stories years ago and still get enjoyment out of them. The facial expressions of the characters together with the humor is magic.
T**K
Our entire family loves Asterix and Obelix
I'm not going to review the stories. They're not new and it would be like reviewing Huckleberry Finn or Tom Sawyer... For years, I've hunted down and purchased various editions of Rene Goscinny, and Albert Uderzo's "Asterix and Obelix". Over the decades, most of the softcover editions had binding and paper quality issues. Pages falling out, loss of color, acid impacts to the paper and so on. It's a bit friustrating to have to first sort pages before one can read a book. If a page is lost, oh well... These omnibus editions are excellent. Color is very good, the paper looks like good quality and the binding is great (I've been buying the hardcover versions when I can). Now we can focus on wordplay and comic genius instead of trying to hold a page steady.
K**K
Great reporduction compact size
Can't go wrong with any asterix. This collection is no different. Hard cover version is compact sturdy and good quality. I had the other 5 already in paperback (which is much larger in size).
M**T
Great to have three in a hardbound edition
After all of our paperback Asterix books have gone through our 7 children's hands, I'm going to start replacing the torn ones with hardcover editions for the next generation when they come to visit us!
L**M
Very good read. Great art and stories
Very good read.Great art and stories
G**N
Awesome addition to my kids library
Asterix stories were great when I was a kid and they still are great for my kids too. Asterix is not well known in The States, but fantastically famous in Europe. I don't know why. My kids love it, and they finish the book same day as Amazon delivers them. Great way to introduce Kids to fun reading activity.
S**S
Cadeau parfait pour les enfants anglophones, mais aussi pour leurs parents.
Ayant grandi avec Asterix, à 55 ans, je m'amuse encore à lire ses classiques. Un bonheur aussi de les faire découvrir aux farfadets de l'ouest Canadien, en espérant semer une graine pour leur donner, ainsi qu'à leurs parents, envie de lire les autres... Très bon rapport qualité prix.
A**R
Nice
Nice
B**P
Great value
Purchased for a present, excellent quality, great value for money, delivered promptly and wasn’t bent.
P**O
Asterix è sempre divertente anche in Inglese grazie ad un'ottima traduzione.
Un modo divertente per ripassare l'Inglese.
A**I
Un clásico imprescindible
3 historias dentro de un libro. Tapa blanda pero buena encuadernación. Hojas muy gruesas y con algo de brillo. Me ha encantado. En inglés, of course,
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