Books by Rene Goscinny

Book SynopsisWho are bravest, the Belgian tribes or the Gauls? And who can destroy more fortified Roman camps? When the contest ends in a draw, and Julius Caesar is asked to adjudicate, he goes into action against both Gauls and Belgians. They unite against him, inventing fish and chips along the way. But will Caesar meet his Waterloo?

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Book SynopsisTrue to his Kerry heritage, Jesse James, the Wild West's most infamous rapparee, is determined to follow the footsteps of his hero James Freney. But his intention of stealing from the rich to give to the poor has long been forgotten. Not a single bank or train is safe, and only Lucas Lufar can put pay to Jesse and his gang.

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Book SynopsisThe second album chronicling the much-loved adventures of Asterix and friends.

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Book SynopsisAsterix and Obelix come to life in this exquisitely engineered 3D pop-up book from Asterix creators Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo and paper engineer, Jose Pons. Chaos erupts in the camp as Gaul turns on Gaul. Asterix and Obelix take on pirates on the perilous open seas. And the heroes come head-to-head with the troublesome Romans in an epic 3D battle. Fantastically funny with high-quality paper-engineering throughout, this is the perfect addition to any Asterix collection.

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Book SynopsisA collection of 12 new stories - all linked by the theme of Asterix''s anniversary celebration.Trade ReviewGoscinny's drawings are as brilliant as ever and the packed pages of this 50th anniversary volume will delight devotees * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisThe 22nd album chronicling the much-loved adventures of Asterix and friends.

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Book Synopsis The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! Julius Caesar turns to psychological warfare...Tortuous Convolvulus the Roman agent is guaranteed to sow jealousy and discord anywhere. Can he make the Gauls suspect each other of treachery? Has Asterix really sold Rome the secret of the magic potion? And can Asterix, Obelix and Getafix outwit the weedy but wily Convolvulus and get the villagte back to normal?

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Book SynopsisThe 17th album chronicling the much-loved adventures of Asterix and friends.

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Book SynopsisThe truth at last! The world had to know the answer to the mystery that has been keeping it on the edge of its seat for more than two thousand years. We all know that Obelix fell into the cauldron of magic potion when he was a little be (''We''ll never hear the last of it!'' as he often says) but we''ve never known how.Well, the time has come...And, given his involvement in this dark affair, we have asked Asterix to tell you everything.So, fiat lux!

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Book SynopsisMulti-million-selling Asterix is much loved across the world, and there is no better way to enjoy the antics of our indomitable hero and his friends than in this great value gift edition omnibus of the first three stories. Collect all of the Asterix omnibuses to build the fabulous artwork across their spines! In ASTERIX THE GAUL, we join Asterix, Obelix and co. as they try to defend one small village in Gaul from the mighty legionaries of Rome who surround them.Disaster strikes the Gaulish village in ASTERIX AND THE GOLDEN SICKLE, as Getafix the druid breaks his golden sickle - which means no more magic potion...In ASTERIX AND THE GOTHS, Getafix is kidnapped by the Goths, so Asterix and Obelix have to ride to the rescue and save the day!A perfect gift for both keen Asterix fans and those who have yet to join his hilarious adventures.Trade ReviewA cartoon drawn with such supreme artistry, and a text layered with such glorious wordplay, satire and historical and political allusion that no reader should ever feel like they've outgrown it. * Andrew Mueller, TIME OUT *The Asterix books represent the very summit of our achievement as a literary race. In Asterix one finds all of human life. The fact that the books were written originally in French is no matter. I have read them all in many languages and, like all great literature, they are best in English. Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge, Asterix's translators since the very beginning, have made great books into eternal flames. * Giles Coren, THE TIMES *

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Book SynopsisAfter the first adventures, Morris turned towards the tradition of Westerns to flesh out his hero's world. In Under a Western Sky, Lucky Luke versus Pat Poker, and Outlaws there is a lot of Hollywood and John Ford, and while Luke hasn t quite settled into his current look, he's certainly closer to the cowboy we know and love. Outlaws also marks the first appearance of the historical Daltons, who will later return as their decidedly stupider cousins. Throw in 48 pages of extra material on Morris's experience in the United States, and this is a book you won t want to miss.

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Book SynopsisAsterix and Obelix''s drunken chieftain, Maragmhòraix, sends them on a mission to Rome to fulfill a stupid bet. Their task is to come home with Caesar''s laurel wreath to garnish a bowl of soup. But this is an increasingly difficult mission and doomed for failure, until fate plays a jealous hand.

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Book Synopsis The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! A collaborator in ancient Gaul? Chief Cassius Ceramix has gone over to the Roman enemy. There''s something very fishy going on, as Legionary Infirmofpurpus discovers when he is sent to spy on the Gauls disguised as a crab apple tree. But is that just a red herring? And what about the two concussed druids brewing colourful potions? One way or another, the fight for control of the village between Vitalstatistix and his rival is bound to be a knockout.

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Book SynopsisIn this special collectors'' edition, books seven to nine are brought together in one fabulous volume.In ASTERIX AND THE BIG FIGHT, Chief Cassius Ceramix has gone over to the Roman enemy. The fight for control of the village between Vitalstatistix and his rival is bound to be a knockout.Asterix and Obelix help one little ancient British village hold out against the Roman invaders in ASTERIX IN BRITAIN. Our heroes must face fog, rain, warm beer and boiled boar with mint sauce.In ASTERIX AND THE NORMANS, can Asterix and his friends teach the Normans the meaning of fear?There is no better way to enjoy the antics of our indomitable hero and his friends.

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Book SynopsisThe 15th album chronicling the much-loved adventures of Asterix and friends.

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Book Synopsis The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! One dark and stormy night, a sinister visitor arrives in the little Gaulish village. Prolix, who claims too be a soothsayer, prophesies that when the storm is over the weather will improve. And it does! Now the credulous villagers believe every word he says, but Asterix has his suspicions of the smooth-talking Prolix. Who is really right about the soothsayer?

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Book SynopsisWhy not infiltrate the little Gaulish village by building a modern housing estate? That''s the plan thought up by trendy Roman architect Squaronthehypotenus to help Caesar crush the indomitable Gauls. Will the villagers be tempted by the chance of making money when the first Roman tenants move in? And what about the Gauls'' secret weapon. Roll up to see the Roman remains!

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Book SynopsisA Norman invasion of the Gaulish village! But only trendy teenager Justforkix, visiting from Lutetia, fears them, for the Gauls have their magic potion. But the Normas themselves want to learn the meaning of fear: can Asterix and his friends teach them? Another secret weapon is brought into play...and at long last the bard Cacofonix wins the appreciation due to him.

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Book SynopsisThe 18th album chronicling the much-loved adventures of Asterix and friends.

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Book Synopsis The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! When Legionary Tremensdelirius gets the title deeds to the little Gaulish village as a bonus, he swaps them with tavern landlord Orthopaedix for a drink. Funnily enough, Asterix and his friends aren''t keen to hand over their village to anyone else. After a chieftaincy election campaign and a showdown with the Romans, both events fiercely contested, can all still end well?

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Book SynopsisIn this special collector''s edition, books 19 to 21 are brought together in one fabulous volume. In ASTERIX AND THE SOOTHSAYER, a sinister figure arrives in the Gaulish village. Prolix claims to be a soothsayer and the villagers believe every word he says, but Asterix isn''t convinced... In ASTERIX IN CORSICA, the Corsican chieftain, Boneywasawarriorwayayix, needs Asterix and Obelix''s help to foil the evil designs of Praetor Perfidius and oppose Julius Caesar''s army.In ASTERIX AND CAESAR''S GIFT, Legionary Tremensdelirius gets the title deeds to the Gaulish village as a bonus - then swaps them with tavern landlord Orthopaedix for a drink. But Asterix and his friends aren''t keen to hand over their village!

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Book SynopsisAsterix in Italian all titles in print are available. Standard size hardback edition.

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Book SynopsisThe 21st album chronicling the adventures of Asterix and friends.

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Book SynopsisVintage Asterx!14 new stories including tales of:The day Asterix and Obelix were born (in the middle of a village fish fight);How Obelix goes back to school;Fashion in Ancient Gaul;How Dogamatirx helps the village cockerel win a duel;And how he is adopted as a Roman mascot;Asterix as you''ve never seen him before;Obelix''s adventures under the mistletoe;The bid for the very first Gaulish Olympics;The birth of an idea - the story of the creation of Asterix;And much, much more.Trade ReviewIf Orion Books had just found and published one of the "lost" Shakespeare plays...I would not have been more excited than when I learnt of the publication of 14 previously untranslated Asterix stories in a new book called ASTERIX AND THE CLASS ACT....Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge, Asterix's translators since the very beginning, have made great books into eternal flames -- Giles Coren * THE TIMES *One of the most appealing features of the Asterix books is their ingenious, twisting plotlines, filled with scheming villains and hapless fools....Asterix and the Class Act might appeal more to Asterix diehards than to general fans; but it is an entertaining addition to the canon -- Toby Lichtig * TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT *Asterix is a true hero of global proportions * COLCHESTER EVENING GAZETTE *Here's a chance to dip into some new fun with the roast boar-loving French action men -- Marion McMullen * NUNEATON EVE TELEGRAPH *LIke all the best children's books, Asterix works on several levels. More than a footnote, this addition to the series is worthy of its lineage * EVERYTHING FRANCE *

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Book SynopsisThe twelfth album chronicling the much-loved adventures of Asterix and friends. A special edition with new cover art by Albert Uderzo.Trade ReviewA brilliant satire * The Times *

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Book SynopsisThe Old West was full of itchy trigger fingers, but also had its share of hemp necktie enthusiasts. Lucky Luke is not a fan of such summary justice, and when he interrupts an improvised hanging with no less than three ropes for a single man, he runs afoul of an unpleasant individual with a knack for manipulating bored and drunk crowds... Seven short stories by Goscinny and his friends and illustrated by Morris himself - pure Lucky Luke concentrate!

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Book SynopsisWhen the hero Vercingetorix was defeated he threw his arms at Julius Caesar''s feet. Years later, Caesar plans to hold a triumph with his enemy''s shield - but where is it? Romans and Gauls race to track it down, and Chief Vitalstatistix, dieting on a health farm, has a surprise to spring. Will Caesar defeat the Gauls again, or will the truimph go to Asterix?

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Book SynopsisJulius Caesar sends Caius Preposterus, a bright young graduate of the Latin school of Economics, to corrupt the indomitable Gauls by introducing them to big business. Obelix''s menhir trade is soon thriving, backed by a heavy advertising campaign - but does wealth bring happiness? And what will happen when the bottom falls out of the menhir market?

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Book SynopsisWhen a former convict at the penitentiary where Rin Tin Can's 'works' passes away, he leaves his entire fortune to... the stupidest dog in the West! The inheritance includes multiple buildings in Virginia City, including most of Chinatown, which isn't to everyone's taste. Even worse, the will states that if anything should happen to Rin Tin Can, everything would then pass onto... Joe Dalton. Following the inevitable escape of the four Daltons, Lucky Luke will have to protect the canine billionaire!

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Book SynopsisThe Senate in Rome is seething and demands that Caesar bring the irritating Gauls of Asterix''s village to heel. Caesar is helped by Mìrùnus Gamhlus, a nasty piece of work who turns the contented life of the Gaulish village into a quagmire of jealousy, using their magic potion to his own sneaky end ... and that''s when the Romans decide to attack!

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Book SynopsisDisaster strikes Asterix''s village - the druid Ogamaix has broken his magical golden sickle! Asterix and Obelix head to far away Lutetia to buy a new sickle from Amerigix, the best sickle-smith in the whole of Gaul. But Amerigix has gone missing ... will our heroes manage to find him and return home with a new golden sickle for Ogamaix? Irish edition.

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Book SynopsisDisaster strikes Asterix''s village - the druid Oghamaix has broken his magical golden sickle! Asterix and Obelix head to far away Lutetia to buy a new sickle from Bragairtarraix, the best sickle-smith in all of Gaul. But Bragairtarraix has gone missing ... will our heroes manage to find him and return home with a new golden sickle for Oghamaix? Gaelic edition.

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Book SynopsisThe Romans kidnap Pongailix, the Gaulish village bard, and lock him away in the Circus Maximus where an audience with the lions awaits him. Saving Pongailix from this terrible fate proves difficult for Asterix and Obelix, until they manage to find work that will get them into the arena as gladiators!

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Book SynopsisThe Romans have landed in Britain, but the stiff upper-lipped Sasennaich put up a jolly good fight, asking Asterix, Obelix and the Magic Potion for help. But their mission seems doomed to fail when their barrel of potion is confiscated, until Asterix remembers he has some strange leaves in his pocket, leaves which will surely change the world!

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