Books by René Goscinny
Nicholas
by Jean-Jacques Sempé, René Goscinny
This collection of stories focuses on the whimsical adventures and misadventures of little Nicolas and his friends at school and at play.
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Nicholas
by Jean-Jacques Sempé, René Goscinny
Nicholas is the first in a series of five books, that bring to life the day-to-day adventures of a young school boy - amusing, endearing and always in trouble. An only child, Nicholas appears older at school than he does at home; his touchingly naive reactions to different situations cut through the preconceptions of adults to result in a formidable sequence of escapades.
Ages 9-12
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Nicholas Again
by Jean-Jacques Sempé, René Goscinny
Nicholas Again is the second in a series of five books about a young schoolboy who is amusing, endearing and always in trouble. Written by the author of Asterix, René Goscinny, and featuring witty illustrations by New Yorker cartoonist, Jean-Jacques Sempé, this book brings to life the adventures and exploits of Nicholas and his friends. Whether at school or at home, the children are caught up in a series of hilarious escapades that always result in confusion – at least for their teachers and parents. This classic book, still a best-seller in France more than forty years after it was first published, is now available in English to be read, reread and loved forever.
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Nicholas and the Gang
US edition. The fourth volume of stories about the cheeky French schoolboy.
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Nicholas on Vacation
A collection of stories focuses on the whimsical adventures and misadventures of little Nicolas on vacation.
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Asterix and the Goths: Album #3 (Adventures of Asterix)
Whoops, it’s happened again: Getaflix has been kidnapped, this time by a raiding band of Goths. So it’s onward and into Germania for Asterix and Getaflix. But in the process of saving their druid, the two Gauls set off a whole series of tribal wars.
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The Mansions Of The Gods
They want to pave paradise and put up a housing development. That's why a multinational team of slave construction workers are clearing the forest just outside the Gaulish town. Will the Gauls be fast enough to stop them and prevent Roman upstarts from moving in?
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Asterix and the Soothsayer: Album #19 (The Adventures of Asterix)
It was a dark and stormy night, and a sinister visitor has arrived in the little Gaulish village where Asterix lives. Prolix claims he's a soothsayer, and the townsfolk believe every word he says. Only Asterix knows better. How can he make all his friends see the truth?
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Asterix and the Golden Sickle: Album #2
Getafix has broken his golden sickle, so Asterix and Obelix visit Lutetia to buy a new one for him. But the sicklesmith—a cousin of Obelix—has vanished without a trace. Where could he have gone? And can Asterix solve the mystery and bring Getafix what he needs?
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Asterix in Britain
The Romans have invaded Britain, but one village still holds out. Asterix and Obelix come to help, with a barrel of magic potion in hand. But to deliver the precious brew, the Gaulish heroes must face fog, rain, bad food, warm beer, and the Roman, too.
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Asterix & Obelix's Birthday: The Golden Book - Album #34
by René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo
To celebrate a half-century of Asterix, we have something special for his millions of fans: a fabulous anniversary-themed collection of stories, fun travel guides, and a big birthday surprise for the two Gaulish heroes. This is sure to become a treasured collectible.
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Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield: Album #11
Julius Caesar has never recovered from his defeat by Vercingetorix. Now, years after, Caesar wants to salve his wounded pride by parading triumphantly with Vercingetorix’s shield. But where can it be? Will Caesar or the Gauls find it first?
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Asterix and Caesar's Gift: Album #21 (The Adventures of Asterix)
When Caesar offers a gift, be suspicious...very suspicious. Upon his release from the Roman Army, Tremensdelirius gets the deed to Asterix's little Gaulish village. But he swaps it for a drink in the tavern--and soon the owner and his family are off to claim their prize. What's going to happen? Surprisingly, Asterix has a different view of the situation than his friends.
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Asterix Omnibus 5: Includes Asterix and the Cauldron #13, Asterix in Spain #14, and Asterix and the Roman Agent #15 (Asterix, 13-15)
by René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo
Fans of Asterix, rejoice: here are three fabulous stories in one book! In Asterix and the Cauldron, Asterix and Obelix will try anything—even robbery—to replace some mysteriously missing money. Asterix in Spain features the daring rescue of Chief Huevos y Bacon's son—but returning him to Spain is more than the Gauls have bargained for! And in Asterix and the Roman Agent, a sneaky spy named Tortuous Convolvulus tries to turn our heroes against each other!
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ORION ASTERIX AND THE NORMANS
Normans never feel fear—but they do believe that terror literally gives one wings, enabling a person to fly. Now they’re planning to test their theory on Vitalstatistix’s cowardly nephew Jusforkix by pushing him right off the edge of a cliff.
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Asterix In Belgium 24
What a horror! Chief Vitalstatistix has learned that Caesar has called the Belgian tribes, and not the Gauls, the bravest he knows. Along with Asterix and Obelix, the chief goes to confront the Belgians--who, to his surprise, turn out to be very like the people in his own hometown.
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Asterix and Son
by René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo
Who can have dumped a baby boy in a basket outside Asterix's hut? Child-care is something new to Asterix and Obelix, not to mention Crismus Cactus, Prefect of Gaul, masquerading as a Gaulish nursemaid. Why are the Romans after the baby - and just what plot is the treacherous Brutus hatching against Julius Caesar? Find out the answers inside.
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Goscinny and Uderzo Present An Asterix Adventure: Asterix in Corsica
Asterix and Obelix meet a new friend: a Corsican chieftain who had been Caesar's prisoner. Together, the trio returns to Corsica to help foil the evil plans of the corrupt Roman, Praetor Perfidius.
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Asterix in Switzerland: Album #16
The governor of Gaul has always been a “creative” accountant. Now he’s under investigation by Vexatius Sinusititis—or he was, until someone poisons the investigator. In order to heal Vexatius, Asterix and Obelix set off to locate a special flower that grows only in Helvetia.
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Asterix and the Laurel Wreath: Album #18
Chief Vitalstatistix has rashly bet his brother-in-law, the infuriating show-off Homeopathix, that he can get hold of Caesar's laurel wreath to season a stew. Of course, now it's up to Asterix and Obelix to go to Rome, find the wreath, and bring it back for the promised dinner. Can they save Vitalstatistix's honor?
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Asterix and the Great Crossing: Album #22
Land ho! Asterix and Obelix had been lost at sea, but they've finally reached what they think is a Roman colony. Then the Vikings turn up on a voyage of discovery, and the two Gauls realize that they've done something greater and more important: they've discovered a strange New World.
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Asterix and the Banquet: Album #5 (Adventures of Asterix)
When the Romans say no, Asterix says yes. So when the soldiers construct a barricade around Asterix’s village to pen everyone in, he and Obelix embark on a trip around the entire country, collecting local specialties along the way. It’s a delicious feast for them, and readers, too.
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Asterix in Spain
by René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo
The brave Iberians are holding out against Julius Caesar, like Asterix and his friends. So when Chief Huevos y Bacon's son is taken hostage, who better to recuse him than the Gauls? Taking him home to Hispania, now Spain, they tangle with the tourist industry and flamenco, and face a wild aurochs in the arena - or bullring. And can it be true? Cacofonix finds a fan in little Pepe!
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Asterix The Gladiator NO 4
Oh no! The Romans have captured Cacofonix as a gift for Caesarand the Emperor plans to throw him to the lions. There’s only one way for Asterix and Obelix to rescue their bard: they have to become gladiators themselves.
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Asterix and Obelix All at Sea
by René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo
The slaves are revolting... they've stolen Julius Casar's own galley. Seeking shelter in the little Gaulish village, they find it in crisis. Obelix has suffered diree effects from drinking the druid's magic potions on the sly. Can his friends get him cured by Absolutlifabulos, high priest of Atlantis? Enjoy all the thrills and spills of sea battles against the Roman navy!
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Asterix and the Roman Agent: Album #15
Julius Caesar resorts to psychological warfare to defeat the little Gaulish village: he’s sent expert troublemaker Tortuous Convolulus to set friend against friend. Jealousy soon spreads as the Gauls become suspicious of each other. Somehow, Asterix must outwit the wily Convolulus.
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Asterix and the Cauldron: Album #13 (Adventures of Asterix)
A neighboring Gaulish chief asks the people of Asterix’s village to help guard a cauldron full of money from the Romans. But the sneaky chief plans to double-cross everyone. So he steals back the cash just when Asterix is standing sentinel. Can Asterix and Obelix recover the riches?
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Asterix Obelix and Co.
Watch out! Julius Caesar has devised his most cunning attack yet on the indomitable Gauls. He has sent Caius Preposterus, a graduate of the Latin School of Economics, to corrupt them by introducing big business into their little town. But will wealth and success bring the Gauls happiness...or trouble?
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![(Omnibus 3: Asterix and the Big Fight, Asterix in Britain, Asterix and the Normans) [By: Goscinny, Rene] [Feb, 2012]](https://images.isbndb.com/covers/3042973482702.jpg)
(Omnibus 3: Asterix and the Big Fight, Asterix in Britain, Asterix and the Normans) [By: Goscinny, Rene] [Feb, 2012]
by René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo
Three great Asterix titles in one! In Asterix and the Big Fight, the Romans persuade a Gaulish chief to challenge Vitalstatistix to single combat--and everyone's caught up in a battle to save their home. Asterix in Britain finds our hero and his friend Obelix rushing to the aid of a British village trying hold out against Roman invaders. But will bad English food, drink, and weather do the Gauls in first? The Gauls face a Norman invasion in Asterix and the Normans. Can Asterix and his friends teach their enemies the meaning of fear?
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Asterix Collector Vol. 2 Asterix and the Golden Sickle
by René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo
Celebrating the series' sixty-fifth anniversary, this comic has been lovingly republished with new background on the creators and historical context on the comics process and the time in which ASTERIX was originally published. This beautiful edition has been rebound in a special-edition gold foil treatment and is perfect for ASTERIX fans, both young and old alike.
Asterix and his pal, Obelix, return in Asterix and the Golden Sickle! Asterix and Obelix have to help their Druid, Panoramix, get a new golden sickle. And the sickle is essential to make the magic potion, which will give Gauls their super strength! Our heroes must leave the village, fight the Romans, and get a new sickle from Obelix’s distant cousin, Metallurgix—all before the Romans attack!
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Asterix Collector Vol. 4 Asterix the Gladiator
The international bestseller comic, ASTERIX, returns in a hardcover collector volume, with never-before-released archival photos and insights.
Asterix suits up and prepares some good slaps in this continuation of the classic comic series, reprinted in a deluxe collector format.
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Asterix Collector Vol. 1 Asterix the Gaul
by René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo
Here is the volume that started it all, Asterix the Gaul! We are introduced to the indomitable hero, Asterix, and his diehard friends, like Obelix, as they defend one Gaulish village from the surrounding Roman invaders. Published with new historical context on the creators, the comic process and the time period in which ASTERIX was published, and now bound in an oversized 9.5" x 12.75" collector’s item format with a beautiful gold foil treatment. This is a must-have for fans of the classic series!
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Asterix Collector Vol. 3 Asterix and the Goths
by René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo
Rereleasing the classic comic series in a larger book, with behind-the-scenes information on the making of Asterix. Perfect for collectors!
Asterix and Obelix join their wise druid, Panoramix, for a journey to the annual druids’ conference in “Asterix and the Goths.” But outside of the conference, Goths lie in wait, hoping to kidnap a druid! Can our heroes protect Panoramix and the magic potion which gives them super strength?
This comic has been lovingly republished with new background on the creators and the creative process. Rebound in a special-edition gold foil treatment and perfect for Asterix fans of all ages.
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