Orion to publish Where's Asterix?

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Fri, 22/07/2011 - 14:05 Asterix the Gaul is the latest character to get Where's Wally?-style treatment, with the publication of Where's Asterix? (hb, £8.99) coming from Orion, the series' UK licensor, in September. The book has already been published in France, as Cherche et Trouve Asterix, with several sequels also in the pipeline. Illustrator Albert Uderzo has created the complex spreads, hiding the figure of Asterix, and also featuring the other much-loved characters from the comic novels. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]

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