Astérix hikes into Pamplona

[JabbaPapa]

... Uderzo has passed away at the age of 92. We have lost a giant.

 

[SabsP]

I grew up with Asterix!

" By Toutatis ! "

And the bard Assurancetourix, my favourite character.

 

[henrythedog]

I grew up with Asterix!

" By Toutatis ! "

And the bard Assuarancetourix, my favourite character.

I love the different names adopted in various languages. If I remember correctly the bard in the UK is called Cacafonix.

 

[JabbaPapa]

Hiker Blues, circa 50 BC ...

 

[Stroller]

A real giant, will be much missed.

 

[David]

So sad. I love/d Asterix books - I taught my children basic French using them and they loved the stories and artwork even more than me!

 

[Pinker to]

Accompanied by Obelix , both approaching Pamplona in July and aching to enjoy the spectacular festival.
Fond memories from his brilliant and unique illustrations ❤, also from my arrival in Pamplona and my stay there for a couple of days before the patron saint’s day.
Sad news.

 

[domigee]

I grew up with them, Goscinny et Uderzo. RIp and thank you.

 

[Glenshiro]

My favourites were the (English-version) Roman soldiers, Sender Victorius and Appian Glorious. (I think you have to know the UK National Anthem to appreciate it.)

 

[domigee]

My favourites were the (English-version) Roman soldiers, Sender Victorius and Appian Glorious. (I think you have to know the UK National Anthem to appreciate it.)

Oh that’s excellent!

 

[VNwalking]

Oh...Vale!
Fond memories...I learned a little latin from these guys. And just now I discovered this, which should help to amuse the home-bound.

Asterix and Obelix: Latin Quotes & Puns, Comics Reviewed, Merch

The premier Asterix and Obelix fan site - Latin quotes and puns explained; we decide which is the best book, cool merchandise, and more!

www.everythingasterix.com

Hiker Blues, circa 50 BC ...

Yeah, they sure did make a mess of the countryside. But now look at it!
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[David Tallan]

My respect for Goscinny and Uderzo was matched only by my respect for their translators, who had to capture the sense and story while still maintaining a text (in a different language) that was chock full of puns.

 

[Sue127]

Wonderful stories that pass down the generations.

 

[Marcus-UK]

... Uderzo has passed away at the age of 92. We have lost a giant.

Uderozo the illustrator was actually colour blind. This makes his illustrations even more special. I suffer from a form of dyslexia, but was able to follow the cartoons from an early age and they made my somewhat miserable experience of early schooling somewhat bearable. My collected comics have been enjoyed by my children and they buy me the new books for my birthday:-} The series continues under Jean-Yves Ferri (script) and Didier Conrad (artwork).

 

[Richmond Gardner]

... Uderzo has passed away at the age of 92. We have lost a giant.

What an amusing way to learn the language...I used to read Asterix to augment the classroom. The humor and colloquial tongue was better than any class I could have taken!
RIP