Copyright © 1995 Peter Kessler
Abstract
A great book and should be on the shelves of any true Asterix fan. It is full of additional information and background details on the Asterix series and the authors (and even a little bit about Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge).
The following main subjects are covered in the book:
- Chapter 1: the origin of Asterix
- Chapter 2: Asterix's development
- Chapter 3: Translating Asterix
- Chapter 4: Comedy in Asterix
- Bonus Section 1: Spot the authors
- Bonus Section 2: A soft spot for chickens
- Bonus Section 3: What really goes into the magic potion?
- Bonus Section 4: Nobody's perfect
- Glossary of Latin phrases in Asterix
Some of the other things addressed in the Guide includes:
- The village with no name
- Asterix book league table (figures of sales)
- Asterix languages (published)
- How to create an Asterix book
- The big noses
- Detail on lesser characters