Nicholas at Large

BELL, Anthea

Goscinny, Rene.

Sempé

Literature & Fiction

Random House Children's Books (A Division of Random House Group)

Nicholas on Holiday

Sempe, J J.

The Adventures of Asterix (French: Asterix or Asterix le Gaulois) is a series of French comic books written by Rene Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo (Uderzo also took over the job of writing the series after the death of Goscinny in 1977). The series first appeared in French in the magazine Pilote on 29 October 1959. As of 2008, 33 comic books in the series have been released. The series follows the exploits of a village of ancient Gauls as they resist Roman occupation. They do so by means of a magic potion, brewed by their druid, which gives the recipient superhuman strength. The protagonist, the titular character, Asterix, along with his friend Obelix have various adventures. In many cases, this leads them to travel to various countries around the world, though other books are set in and around their village. For much of the history of the series (Volumes 4 through 29), settings in Gaul and abroad alternated, with even-numbered volumes set abroad and odd-numbered volumes set in Gaul, mostly in the village. The Asterix series is one of the most popular Franco-Belgian comics in the world, with the series being translated into over 100 languages, and it is popular in most European countries. The success of the series has led to the adaptation of several books into 11 films; eight animated, and three with live actors. There have also been a number of games based on the characters, and a theme park near Paris, Parc Asterix, is themed around the series. To date, 325 million copies of 33 Asterix books have been sold around the world making co-creators Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo France's bestselling authors abroad.

Asterix in Spain (Book 2)

Comics & Graphic Novels

French & European Pubns

To impress Julius Caesar, Queen Cleopatra promises to build the Roman Emperor a magnificent palace in just three months. Of course, Asterix has to get involved. By the time his feisty group from Gaul have finished, they’ve outwitted the Roman army, too.

Asterix and Cleopatra

Children's Books

UDERZO, Albert

Charles River Books

Caesar has plans to build a luxury holiday complex, the Mansion of the Gods, for Roman holidaymakers, just next to the Gaulish village. However, through the cunning plans of Asterix, things do not turn out quite as the Romans had hoped.

The Mansion of the Gods (Asterix Series)

Intl Learning Systems

Julius Caesar resorts to psychological warfare to defeat the little Gaulish village: he’s sent expert troublemaker Tortuous Convolulus to set friend against friend. Jealousy soon spreads as the Gauls become suspicious of each other. Somehow, Asterix must outwit the wily Convolulus.

Asterix and the Roman Agent (Knight Colour Picture Books)

Hodder Children`S Books

This "Asterix" volume contains "Asterix the Gladiator", "Asterix in Switzerland", "The Mansions of the Gods", "Asterix and the Laurel Wreath" and "Obelix and Co".

Asterix and the Laurel Wreath

Pergamon Press

Asterix and the Big Fight (Pocket Asterix)

Hodder & Stoughton Childrens Division

Asterix, Obelix, and their friends have entered the famous Olympic games in Athens. They’re determined to taste victory, but the Gauls face formidable competition from both Greeks and Romans. Will it be a Gold Medal for Asterix? Or will he suffer the agony of defeat?

Asterix at the Olympic Games

Sports & Outdoors

Miscellaneous

Knight Books

Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield

Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield (Classic Asterix Hardbacks)

Uderzo

Translated by Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge

ALBERT

Hodder&Stoughton

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