Valerian: The Complete Collection Volume 1 by Pierre Christin (English) Hardcove

Description: Valerian: The Complete Collection Volume 1 by Pierre Christin To prepare for Bessons upcoming film, heres the complete collection of Valerian and Laurelines adventures in English at last - including one unpublished volume, a longer cut of another, and a lot of details on the collaboration between the director and the authors! FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description To prepare for Bessons upcoming film, heres the complete collection of Valerian and Laurelines adventures in English at last – including one unpublished volume, a longer cut of another, and a lot of details on the collaboration between the director and the authors! This first volume of the collection contains books 1 and 2 of the series: The City of Shifting Waters – in its original two-part, 9 pages longer format – and The Empire of a Thousand Planets. It also includes book 0, Bad Dreams, translated into English for the first time: the very first adventures of our two heroes, published after City and retroactively numbered. Finally, linking the volumes of this collection together, a long, exclusive interview with the authors and director Luc Besson is illustrated with new art as well as numerous sketches, studies and photographs from the latters upcoming big-screen adaptation. Author Biography Jean-Claude Mézières and Pierre Christin created Valerian in 1967 after working in the USA together, one as a cowboy, the other a teacher. While Valerian is Mézières only comic series, he has worked as an illustrator in many other areas, including designs and sets for The Fifth Element, and he was awarded the Grand Prix du festival dAngoulême in 1984. Christin also works in collaboration with other artists such as Tardi and Bilal and writes novels and film scripts. Long Description This first volume of the collection contains books 1 and 2 of the series: The City of Shifting Waters - in its original two parts, 9 pages longer format - and The Empire of a Thousand Planets. It also includes book 0, Bad Dreams, translated into English for the first time: the very first adventures of our two heroes, published after City and retroactively numbered. Finally, linking the volumes of this collection together, a long, exclusive interview with the authors and director Luc Besson is illustrated with new art as well as numerous sketches, studies and photographs from the latters upcoming big-screen adaptation. Description for Sales People Valerian is the bestselling comic series that has become emblematic of French science fiction. It has had strong influence on scienc--fiction films such as The Fifth Element and Star Wars. Luc Besson has adapted the comic for the big screen in a film starring Cara Delevingne. This collection includes interviews and rare photos from behind the scenes of the movie. Valerian is an action anti-hero and Laureline an early incarnation of the strong, take-charge female. Details ISBN184918352X Author Pierre Christin Pages 160 Publisher Cinebook Ltd Year 2017 ISBN-10 184918352X ISBN-13 9781849183529 Format Hardcover Media Book Illustrator Jean-Claude Mezieres Imprint Cinebook Ltd Place of Publication Ashford Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from French DEWEY 741.5944 Audience Age 8-12 Subtitle The Complete Collection Series Valerian & Laureline Short Title Valerian Vol. 1 Language English Series Number 1 Publication Date 2017-05-04 UK Release Date 2017-05-04 NZ Release Date 2017-05-04 Audience General Illustrations Illustrations AU Release Date 2017-04-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:169091205;

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