{"product_id":"destination-moon-tintin","title":"Destination Moon by Herge (Tintin) [Graphic Novel]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"47\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"47\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"47\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"47\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"35\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eDestination Moon\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most scientifically detailed and ambitious graphic novels in \u003cem data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"169\"\u003eThe Adventures of Tintin\u003c\/em\u003e series by Hergé. In this story, Tintin, along with Captain Haddock and Professor Calculus, travels to the fictional country of Syldavia, where Calculus is leading a top-secret mission to build and launch the first manned rocket to the Moon. The story follows the technical and political challenges of preparing for space travel, including espionage, sabotage, and security threats from foreign agents. Unlike many earlier Tintin stories filled with global chases and action, \u003cem data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eDestination Moon\u003c\/em\u003e focuses heavily on the scientific process, showcasing Hergé’s deep research into space technology. The book ends on a cliffhanger, leading directly into its sequel, \u003cem data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"852\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eExplorers on the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e. With its realistic portrayal of rocket science and Cold War-era tension, \u003cem data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eDestination Moon\u003c\/em\u003e marked a major evolution in the Tintin series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1788\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHergé\u003c\/strong\u003e, born Georges Remi in 1907 in Belgium, was a visionary comic artist and storyteller best known for creating \u003cem data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eThe Adventures of Tintin\u003c\/em\u003e. Over his career, he developed a distinctive art style known as \u003cem data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eligne claire\u003c\/em\u003e (clear line), which combined clean, expressive illustrations with richly researched plots. Hergé's work evolved over time from light-hearted adventures to more complex narratives grounded in real-world science, politics, and culture—as seen in \u003cem data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eDestination Moon\u003c\/em\u003e. He was known for his meticulous attention to detail and commitment to authenticity, often consulting experts for accuracy. Hergé passed away in 1983, but his legacy lives on through the enduring popularity of Tintin, a timeless symbol of curiosity, courage, and global adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":46759163592961,"sku":"2OIQH4YKH-New","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/DestinationMoon.jpg?v=1671272114","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/destination-moon-tintin","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}