It turns out that the professor has joined a consortium in order to build a rocket that will land a person on the moon this was in 1953, well before. The product was delivered on time, in perfect condition. It is the first half of a twopart adventure to the moon. Get free shipping on destination moon by herge, from.
Herges classic comic book creation tintin is one of the most iconic characters in childrens books. I first got hold of copies of destination moon and explorers on the moon when i was ten, and i was fascinated by the world which they opened up. About the author georges prosper remi 22 may 1907 3 march 1983, better known by the pen name herge, was a belgian comics writer and artist. Destination moon by herge 1976, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
Destination moon the adventures of tintin 16 herge download bok. The worlds most famous travelling reporter discovers that professor calculus is building a space rocket. Goodnight moon picture book paperback childrens and young adults fiction books in english. Destination moon begins one of three tintin adventures to be split over two books, with the conclusion in explorers on the moon. Destination moon by herge paperback, 2002 for sale online. Herge s classic comic book creation tintin is one of the most iconic characters in childrens books. Sep 21, 2015 destination moon by herge in fb3, rtf, txt download ebook. For decades before neil armstrong took one small step for a man, people dreamed about it.
Amazon price new from used from hardcover please retry. The story resumed on april 4, 1952, and ended on october 22, 1952. The english versions, destination moon, and explorers on the moon. Eventually these characters became the stars of a series of popular books published throughout the world. Destination moon by herge and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A wonderful and scarce picture story book, which tells a complete, exciting story, featuring tintin, a boy reporter whose exploits take him to the furthest corners of the globe and even to outer space. Destination moon by herge paperback, 2002 for sale. Destination moon book by herge 9 available editions. Though it was written more than fifteen years before the actual moon landing, the scientific details, with a few exceptions, are accurate. Curling in the bottom left corner of the front cover. Jul 22, 2004 destination moon is one of the most popular, most translated album, while america and congo are among the least translated. See all books authored by herge, including the adventures of tintin. Destination moon was the first book i read by herge, and i immediately went on to read the others.
What is most impressive is the attention to detail that herge shows in these books, in terms of both the technical preparation for a trip to the moon and the actual trip. Destination moon is really the set up, for which explorers on the moon is the payoff. The complete companion by michael farr 2001 isbn 9780719555220 a descriptive guide on herges influences and inspirations. Destination moon the adventures of tintin 16 herge. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. For the first time in the history of mankind there is an explorer on 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. From this prepublication in the famous magazine, two colour editions of french books were later published. Tintin in destination moon, the adventures of tintin series. Destination moon is a 1953 book in the adventures of tintin comic by herge. Pdf destination moon book tintin free download 62 pages. 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. Mais informacoes destination moon herges classic comic book creation tintin is one of the most iconic characters in childrens books. By putting in destination moon, herge was almost positive a foreign fan would find that album in hisher native language. That is one thing i really enjoyed about this book the pictures. The title had been herges own choice, having rejected castermans suggestion of tintin and the nuclear rocket. Set of 2 soft cover tintin books in hebrew from israel.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 62 pages and is available in paperback format. Celebrate tintins 90th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the moon landing in this stellar volume including destination moon and explorers on the moon. Tintin in america cigars of the pharaoh the blue lotus 3 complete adventures in one volume, vol. Although the technology of the ship wasnt accurate herge s rocket was a singlestage, atomicchemical propelled spacecraft the. Pdf download the adventures of tintin the seven crystal. Destination moon by herge, 9781405208154, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The plot tells of young reporter tintin and his friend captain haddock who receive an. Like most tintin books, it is 62 pages long and the illustrations are in colour. This offering is a copy of 3 complete adventures in 1 volume, tintin, land of black gold, destination moon, and explorers on the moon written and illustrated by herge. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Tintin on the moon celebrate tintins 90th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the moon landing in this stellar volume including destination moon and explorers on the moon.
After serving in the military, herge began working at a childrens weekly magazine where tintin and snowy first appeared. The storylines are wonderful you really get caught up in them. Tintin collection 1617 destination moonexplorers on the moonthey explored the moon by herge. Tintins moon adventure containing destination moon and explorers on the moon a magnet book herge. And that is all that destination moon the first half of tintins moon saga is concerned with. Destination moon, like nearly all of the tintin books, is a classic. 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. I like these books because of their nostalgia value, good oldfashioned values of heroism, adventure good vs.
First written in 1953, 15 years before the first real moon landing in 1969. The adventures of tintin at sea by michael farr 2004 isbn 0719561191 a guide to the nauticalrelated scenes in canonical tintin books tintin. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures. His best known and most substantial work is the adventures of. Destination moon has 9 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Destination moon by herge and a great selection of related books. 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. Herge adventures of tintin destination moon 1st golden press edition 1960 hc tintin 1961 the shooting star first.
Completely free of any inscriptions or signs of ownership. Information from another book, lastronautique 1950 by french professor alexandre ananoff, helped herge to create his moon rocket. The books can either be listed in the order in which the stories first appeared in newspapers or magazines the. Explorers on the moon part 1 the adventures of tintin 4 explorers on the moon adventures of tintin herge full episode cartoon youtube. Destination moon by herge herge, 9780316358453, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight tintin fans old. See all 17 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
I recommend this book and other tintin books to all who like a sense of adventure, no matter what age the reader. The book was published by little, brown and company in 1992 and is a first edition as such with the requisite number line. Then when the apollo 11 astronauts did it in real life, french tv actually used herge s word. Tintin, snowy and captain haddock return to marlinspike only to.
The first part, destination moon, began in tintin magazine on march 30, 1950 and continued until september 7, 1950. Feb 15, 20 destination moon, like nearly all of the tintin books, is a classic. Although the technology of the ship wasnt accurate herge s rocket was a singlestage, atomicchemical propelled spacecraft the thought that went into the portrayal was deep. The first edition of the novel was published in 1953, and was written by herge. Although confusingly set in sylvia and including an odd cast of characters, destination moon looks at a hypothetical moon project. Destination moon paperback 12 march 2003 by egmont books author, herge author 4. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures. The book has two parts and was very successful, adding to the fame of tintin. The redandwhite chequered pattern on herges rocket was based on a technique used to measure movements in a rocket during launching, developed by nasa. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight tintin fans old and new. The series was produced by belvision studios and first aired in 1957. The adventures of tintin are among the best books for readers aged 8 and up. Fine as new 1992 hc pop up first edition tintin explorers on the moon by herge 8 tintin paperback books by herge, 1970s all first american editions benoit peeters, tintin and the world of herge, 1992, 1st american edition, hcdj. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
No colouring in, no loose or damaged pages and no splitting or cracking to hinges or spine. The adventures of tintin 1617 destination moonexplorers on the moon by herge. This new format, crafted specifically for younger readers, features the original tintin graphic novel plus brandnew content. Destination moon part 2 the adventures of tintin youtube. 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. Objectif lune is the sixteenth volume of the adventures of tintin, the comics series by belgian cartoonist herge. The main characters of this sequential art, comics story are tintin, captain archibald haddock. Although the technology of the ship wasnt accurate herges rocket was a singlestage, atomicchemical propelled spacecraft the thought that went into the portrayal was deep. A swedish friend who speaks fluent french and is seriously into b. Free download or read online destination moon pdf epub tintin series book. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
Publication was interrupted due to herges personal problems. After two books were adapted in black and white, eight books were then adapted in. 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 the redandwhite chequered pattern on herge s rocket was based on a technique used to measure movements in a rocket during launching, developed by nasa. Although dogged by sabotage attempts, the moon rocket eventually lifts off, taking tintin, snowy, the reluctant astronaut captain haddock, and the professor.
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