Valerian: The Complete Collection Volume 4 by Pierre Christin (English) Hardcove

Description: Valerian: The Complete Collection Volume 4 by Pierre Christin Fourth volume of the Valerian Complete Collection: return to Earth, and some great upheavals in the characters lives, are on the menu for the best titles of the series. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Fourth volume of the collection: return to Earth, and some great upheavals in the characters lives, are on the menu for the best titles of the series. This volume contains books 9 to 12 – two unmissable two-parters that represent a turning point in the story of our agents, and which are widely considered by critics and readers alike to be the pinnacle of the series. Characterised by a return to 20th century Earth, these two stories are suffused with incredible melancholy and poetic charm, and force Valerian, the action man, to face his limitations. As the real date neared 1986, final year of our world according to the authors, Pierre Christin reconciled fiction and reality with consummate skill and daring, sweeping aside the status quo and sending his heroes down a completely new path. This book is introduced by several articles of the recently departed Stan Barets. 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 volume contains books 9 to 12 - two unmissable two-parters that represent a turning point in the story of our agents, and which are widely considered by critics and readers alike to be the pinnacle of the series. Characterised by a return to 20th century Earth, these two stories are suffused with incredible melancholy and poetic charm, and force Valerian, the action man, to face his limitations. As the real date neared 1986, final year of our world according to the authors, Pierre Christin reconciled fiction and reality with consummate skill and daring, sweeping aside the status quo and sending his heroes down a completely new path. This book is introduced by several articles of the recently departed Stan Barets. Description for Sales People Produced into a movie by legendary director Luc Besson. Had strong influences on major secience fiction movies, such as, Star Wars and The Fifth Element. Loveable and complex characters, with a strong female lead. Details ISBN1849183910 Author Pierre Christin Publisher Cinebook Ltd Series Valerian & Laureline Year 2018 ISBN-10 1849183910 ISBN-13 9781849183918 Media Book Pages 224 Format Hardcover Audience Age 8-12 Imprint Cinebook Ltd Subtitle The Complete Collection Place of Publication Ashford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 741.5944 Short Title Valerian Vol. 4 Language English Series Number 4 Publication Date 2018-04-19 UK Release Date 2018-04-19 AU Release Date 2018-04-19 NZ Release Date 2018-04-19 Audience General Illustrations Illustrations 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:123399550;

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