Between 1932 and 1940 the black and white adventure was published in Le Petit Vingtiéme with the title of Les Adventures de Tintin en Extréme – Orient. This brought together two adventures, Cigars of the Pharaoh, and The Blue Lotus.
In 1936 Casterman publish the 124 page black and white edition of The Blue Lotus. Today this adventure is considered as Hergé’s masterpiece, the turning point in his artistic career. As a storyteller, as a draughtsman and as a documenter of the world around him.
His friendship with Chang Chong-Chen gave him a window on a new way of seeing and thinking. Their collaboration allowed Hergé to express his desire to be open to differences and to draw inspiration from them.
Exquisitely recoloured this edition shows the many examples of Hergé’s flair at depicting nighttime scenes. It highlights his talent of shadow and light, perfectly illustrated by the cover of this very book.
With the illuminating preface by Philippe Goddin the leading authority on Hergé’s work.
Crafted with art quality paper, this edition invites you to lose yourself in Hergé’s meticulous lines and captivating storytelling. So, above all prepare yourself for a whirlwind of events, perilous encounters, and thrilling discoveries. Enjoy the colourised The Blue Lotus and let your imagination take you on an adventure!
About this book:
- Published by editionsmoulinsart and Casterman
- Colour edition
- Preface by Philippe Goddin
- Hardback
- Total pages 144 plus endpapers
- Paper stock Munken Pure 130gr
- Size: 32 cm x 24 cm
- Stitched binding
