Impressive exhibition catalogue published for the major Hergé retrospective at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, held from 20 December 2006 to 19 February 2007. With no fewer than 1,050 pages, this substantial volume offers an exceptionally comprehensive overview of the life and work of Georges Remi, better known as Hergé. It traces his artistic development from his earliest drawings to the world-famous Tintin albums and the unfinished 'Tintin et l’Alph-Art'. The book is richly illustrated in both colour and black and white and includes drawings, documents, correspondence, interviews and texts by and about Hergé. Personal quotations and archival material offer further insight into the man behind Tintin and into the development of his work. Contents * Extensive overview of Hergé’s artistic work * Works and documents featured in the Centre Pompidou exhibition * Numerous drawings and illustrations in colour and black and white * Lesser-known and infrequently published material * Extracts from correspondence and interviews * Information on Hergé’s life and artistic development * From his earliest drawings to *Tintin et l’Alph-Art* Details * Hardcover * Text in French * Square format: approx. 15.5 × 15.5 cm * Thickness: approx. 7 cm * 1,050 pages * Published in 2006 With its extensive documentation, wealth of illustrations and impressive size, this is far more than a standard exhibition catalogue. It is an in-depth reference work on Hergé and his artistic legacy. A particularly attractive publication for collectors of Hergé and Tintin/Kuifje, enthusiasts of comic art, and collectors of distinctive art and exhibition books.