Day 24
Tintin and Alph-Art
Tintin and Alph-Art is the twenty-fourth and final book in the Tintin series. It is a striking departure from the earlier books in tone and subject, as well as in some parts of the style; rather than being set in a usual exotic and action-packed environment this story is largely played out in the world of modern art. Hergé worked on the book until his death in 1983, and it was published posthumously (despite its unfinished status) in 1986 by Casterman in association with La Fondation Hergé, and was republished in 2004 with further material.
24 Days of Tintin Special Merchandise!
Day Twenty-Four: Tintin and Alph-Art Special Package. Because there is no merchandise based on Alph-Art – well, at least none that we can get our hand on – we decided to offer all the reference books on Hergé and Tintin at 50% off. Regularly priced at $129.80. Available now at $64.90. Expires 8:00 am December 17, 2009. Purchase it now.
Product details
The Art of Hergé: Hardcover, and in English. This is the first volume in a three volume series that presents a large selection of Herge’s outstanding and often upublished drawings showing the diversity of his work and offering the reader a view of the range of his talent. The Adventures of Hergé: Following on from his best-selling Tintin: The Complete Companion, Michael Farr portrays the little-known but fascinating life of Hergé, the remarkable artist behind Tintin, the boy reporter who continues to thrill and delight an ever-widening audience. In seven separate sketches, Farr presents his picture of a man whose life is the key to his creation. The Pocket Essential Tintin: or those new to Tintin or veteran fans, this pocket book offers facts as well as expert opinions, all on Tintin. Paperback: 96 pages in English. Tintin & Co.: Leading British Tintinologist and journalist, Michael Farr, presents his choice of the dozen most important and colorful characters from The Adventures of Tintin in Tintin & Co., revealing their origins, inspirations, and the source of their enduring fascination. This handsome, lavishly-illustrated volume takes a closer look at the remarkable cast that enriches the adventures.
The Tintin map was especially created by Chris Tregenza who run’s a Tintin blog on the forthcoming Tintin movie. A full map showing all of Tintin’s 23 journeys is available for purchase from his site.
FUN FACTS ABOUT TINTIN AND ALPH-ART
Brought to you by The Tintin Blog
Hergé had a long love affair with contemporary art. He counted among his friends such cutting edge luminaries such as American artist Andy Warhol and Belgian surrealist René Magritte.
Famous Magritte
Hergé and Warhol
