{"product_id":"the-calculus-affair-tintin","title":"The Calculus Affair by Herge (Tintin) [Graphic Novel]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\"\u003e Book Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"42\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"63\"\u003eThe Calculus Affair\u003c\/em\u003e is the eighteenth volume in \u003cem data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eThe Adventures of Tintin\u003c\/em\u003e series by Hergé, first published in 1956. The story begins when mysterious incidents occur at Marlinspike Hall, including shattered glass and strange explosions, leading Tintin and Captain Haddock to suspect something unusual. They soon realize that their friend, the brilliant but absent-minded Professor Calculus, has invented an ultrasonic weapon capable of massive destruction. When foreign agents from the fictional Eastern European countries of Borduria and Syldavia try to kidnap Calculus to exploit his invention, Tintin and Haddock embark on a mission across Switzerland and into Borduria to rescue him. Combining Cold War espionage, humor, and action, the book is often regarded as one of Hergé’s best works for its tightly woven plot, sharp suspense, and satirical undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHergé\u003c\/strong\u003e, born Georges Remi (1907–1983), was a Belgian cartoonist and the creator of the globally beloved \u003cem data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1071\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Adventures of Tintin\u003c\/em\u003e. His innovative \u003cem data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eligne claire\u003c\/em\u003e (“clear line”) style, paired with his meticulous research and storytelling, made Tintin’s adventures groundbreaking in the world of comics. With \u003cem data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eThe Calculus Affair\u003c\/em\u003e, Hergé reflected the anxieties of the Cold War era, addressing themes of espionage, science, and the dangers of technology. Over his career, Hergé completed 24 Tintin albums, which have been translated into more than 70 languages and remain timeless classics. His work elevated comic art into a respected literary and artistic form, influencing countless graphic novelists worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":46783119327489,"sku":"2OIFFW2RL-New","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/TheCalculusAffair_Tintin.jpg?v=1643641395","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-calculus-affair-tintin","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}