Red Rackham’s Treasure: The Official Classic Children’s Illustrated Mystery Adventure Series (The Adventures of Tintin)
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One of the most iconic characters in children’s literature
Hergé’s classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children’s books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures.
The world’s most famous travelling reporter sets out in search of Red Rackham’s treasure.
Determined to find the treasure of the notorious pirate Red Rackham, Tintin and Captain Haddock set sail aboard the Sirius to find the shipwreck of the Unicorn. With the help of an ingenious shark-shaped submarine, Tintin follows the clues deep down on this ocean adventure.
Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011.
The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm more than 90 years after they first found their way into publication. Since then more than 230 million copies have been sold, proving that comic books have the same power to entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in the early 20th.
Hergé (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. Over the course of 54 years he completed over 20 titles in The Adventures of Tintin series, which is now considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, comics series of all time.
Have you collected all the graphic novel adventures?
Tintin in the Land of the Soviets
Tintin in America
Tintin: Cigars of the Pharaoh
Tintin: The Blue Lotus
Tintin: The Broken Ear
Tintin: The Black Island
Tintin: King Ottakar’s Sceptre
Tintin: The Crab with the Golden Claws
Tintin: The Shooting Star
Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn
Tintin: Red Rackham’s Treasure
Tintin: The Seven Crystal Balls
Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun
Tintin: Land of Black Gold
Tintin: Destination Moon
Tintin: Explorers of the Moon
Tintin: The Calculus Affair
Tintin: The Red Sea Sharks
Tintin in Tibet
Tintin: The Castafiore Emerald
Tintin: Flight 714 to Sydney
The Adventures of Tintin and the Picaros
Tintin and Alph-Art
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Additional information
| Publisher | Farshore, 1st edition (26 Sept. 2012) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 64 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9781405206235 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1405206235 |
| Reading age | 8 – 12 years |
| Dimensions | 22 x 0.5 x 29.5 cm |
by Choosy_buyer
I knew this would be a bigger version of the standard books but it really is BIG! I think it’s beautful with good quality paper and solid binding with strong covers. You can totally immerse yourself in the story with its vibrant colours and panels.
I only have the paperback versions of the Tintin books so this is a fantastic way to upgrade to the hardback ones! I have also bought the Secret of the Unicorn Giant book and hope they release more of these stories.
Love it!
by Jay
Bought as a present, this is a great adventure story for children and those young at heart! Well-written, with a good dose of humour. One thing to say is that this book follows on – and relates to the preceding Secret of the Unicorn. I also recommend The Black Island and The Crab with the Golden Claws, among others. I bought this book via Amazon, as it was cheaper than from the high street WH Smiths.
by Roymatt
I’m not returning the book as it was a very good deal but I was utterly gobsmacked to get a very large format hard back book from abroad, delivered in an Amazon paper envelope!
One corner of the book is creased, bent and crushed but with a bit of care, I can sort it.
But WHY would anyone send a HUGE, exp[ensive hard back book in a plain paper envelope – not even a padded Jiffy bag.
Astounding…
by Dunk
As a child, I remember going to the library and checking out the Tintin books and being drawn into the adventure, wishing I could be Tintin.
Now in my late 20’s, I have decided to purchase all the Tintin books so that when my 2 year old is a bit older, I can share the world of Tintin with him 😀
by South Londoner
Red Rackham’s Treasure was one of my favourite Tintin adventures as a kid, introducing the regular character Professor Calculus into the series. My 1975 paperback version was looking a little tired, so I thought I’d buy this (and others, don’t tell the wife!) in hardback. Can’t speak for the paperback version these days, but the hardback has a nice gloss finish to the pages and feels like very good quality. The typeface has changed since my 1970s version but you soon get used to it. There’s a Tintin app on iOS (and probably Android) if you want to buy the stories electronically, but personally I don’t think you can beat the hardback.
by Erin Britton
Red Rackham’s Treasure is the thrilling conclusion to Hergé’s tale of intrigue, treachery and pirate booty that began with The Secret of the Unicorn. Tintin and Captain Haddock had deciphered the three coded parchments that reveal the location of the Unicorn, a 17th century ship that was captained by Haddock’s ancestor, Sir Francis Haddock. The Unicorn had been scuttled by Sir Francis Haddock during a fight with the pirate Red Rackham and Tintin and Captain Haddock believe that the pirate’s treasure is still aboard the ship.
In Red Rackham’s Treasure, Tintin and the Captain charter a ship so that they can go in search of the long lost treasure. Their expedition is complicated when news of their impending voyage is leaked to the press and numerous peculiar personages, each claiming to be a descendant of Red Rackham, present themselves and demand a share of the treasure. Fortunately, the press coverage does have one happy consequence: Tintin and Captain Haddock becomes acquainted with Professor Cuthbert Calculus, an eccentric inventor who proposes that they use his newly invented shark-shaped submarine during their search for the sunken Unicorn. The group, with Thomson and Thompson [still no relation] providing security in case of rival treasure hunters, then set sail towards riches and adventure.
Red Rackham’s Treasure is another excellent Tintin book from Hergé. There is a great deal of excitement and derring-do in this story as the heroes venture underwater and to exotic locations in search of the treasure. The backgrounds here are more detailed than in The Secret of the Unicorn and so this book is a Hergé highpoint in terms of both art and story. It’s all the more impressive since he based all of his location designs on pictures and newspaper stories rather than venturing from Belgium in search of settings. The underwater action is particularly fine; there is a great deal of tension related to the difficulties of maintaining an air supply and to the promise of treasure on the sea bed, as well as some delightful humour in the shape of a shark that takes a shine to the shark-shaped sub [try saying that several times in a row].
In fact, despite the old-fashioned adventure elements of the story, Red Rackham’s Treasure is a very humorous story. Captain Haddock is on top form and his angry interactions with the alleged Red Rackham descendants and with Thomson and Thompson as well as with Professor Calculus are a sight to behold. The Haddock-inspired parrots are a hoot and a half too. This is the book that introduces Professor Calculus and this is another reason for it being a landmark in the Tintin series. Brilliant and befuddled Calculus is one of Hergé’s greatest creations and, fortunately, plays a prominent role in future books.
Ultimately, Red Rackham’s Treasure is a fine mix of adventure and humour with a good dash of classic detective work on the part of Tintin himself mixed in. This is the story that really marks the start of Hergé’s renaissance as both an artist and a storyteller, and it sets the tone for the further excellent Tintin adventures that follow.
by KrazyBhoy
I’ve always loved Tintin books as a child now I’ve grown up I am trying to collect all 23 books
by South Londoner
The Secret of the Unicorn and the follow up Red Rackhams Treasure were the two first Tintin books that I read as a child and they got me hooked. I was intrigued to see these “Giant collectors editions” by the publisher Little, Brown. All my other standard editions were published by Methuen. The Giant Editions are MASSIVE – exactly double the size of the standard versions, and come in thick hard cover construction. The print quality is excellent and the pages are much thicker than I expected. It makes the editions a joy to read. Although the same English translation is used there is one difference. The Anglicised references to King Charles have been changed to King Louis XIV as per the original French text. The rest of the references and place names such as “Marlinspike Hall” remain unchanged. The pictures are all the same. So is it worth getting? I’d say a resounding yes! Although there’s nothing really new in this edition the massive size and the fantastic quality of the printing means it feels like a collectors edition and it is wonderful to marvel at the intricate drawings in the larger format. The only downside is finding a shelf big enough for them.