Herge Son of Tintin

"The adventures of Tintin and his dog Snowy have captivated people worldwide since they first appeared as an insert in Le XXe Siecle in 1929. Available for the first time in English, this insightful biography delves deep into the psyche of Tintin creator Georges Remi and his public persona Hergé. Benoit Peeters tells the complete story behind Hergé's origins and shows how and why the nom de plume grew into a larger-than-Remi personality as Tintin's popularity exploded."