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Asterix omnibus by Goscinny
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Asterix omnibus (edition 2007)

by Goscinny

Series: Asterix ((Orion) 16-18)

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We find "Asterix in Switzerland" as the indomitable Gaulish warrior yodels in the Alps, has plenty of holey cheese, and stumbles upon Helvetica. Then, the villagers are tempted with "The Mansion of the Gods" with all the modern luxuries of Rome when a new housing development threatens to urbanize (and Romanize) their humble tribe. Finally, it is a true Roman circus as Obelix and Asterix head to Rome to get a key ingredient to the Chieftain's soup, Caesar's Laurel Wreath. What will become of "Asterix and the Laurel Wreath" and will Rome ever be the same? These three classic graphic novels are newly translated especially for an American audience.… (more)
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Title:Asterix omnibus
Authors:Goscinny
Info:London : Orion Children's Books, 2007-
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Asterix Omnibus 06: Asterix in Switzerland #16, The Mansions of the Gods #17, Asterix and the Laurel Wreath #18 by René Goscinny

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'Asterix bei den Schweizern is simply wonderful with the running gags, the in-jokes and the clichés. The other two are not bad, but pale in comparison. ( )
  surreality | Jan 6, 2008 |
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René Goscinnyprimary authorall editionscalculated
Uderzo, AlbertIllustratormain authorall editionsconfirmed

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We find "Asterix in Switzerland" as the indomitable Gaulish warrior yodels in the Alps, has plenty of holey cheese, and stumbles upon Helvetica. Then, the villagers are tempted with "The Mansion of the Gods" with all the modern luxuries of Rome when a new housing development threatens to urbanize (and Romanize) their humble tribe. Finally, it is a true Roman circus as Obelix and Asterix head to Rome to get a key ingredient to the Chieftain's soup, Caesar's Laurel Wreath. What will become of "Asterix and the Laurel Wreath" and will Rome ever be the same? These three classic graphic novels are newly translated especially for an American audience.

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