{"product_id":"tintin-in-america","title":"Tintin in America by Herge (Tintin) [Graphic Novel]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"48\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"48\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"69\"\u003eTintin in America\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the early adventures in \u003cem data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"130\"\u003eThe Adventures of Tintin\u003c\/em\u003e series by Hergé, first published in the 1930s. In this fast-paced story, Tintin travels to the United States to expose organized crime in Chicago. He quickly finds himself up against powerful gangsters, including the infamous Al Capone, who tries to stop him from interfering in the mob's activities. As Tintin uncovers illegal dealings and corruption, he’s constantly pursued, kidnapped, and narrowly escapes death multiple times. The story takes him from the city streets of Chicago to the American West, where he also encounters Native American tribes—though these depictions reflect outdated and stereotypical views of the time. \u003cem data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eTintin in America\u003c\/em\u003e is full of slapstick humor and daring escapes, capturing the spirit of early 20th-century crime thrillers while showcasing Tintin’s bravery and determination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1768\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHergé\u003c\/strong\u003e, born Georges Remi in 1907 in Belgium, was a pioneering comic artist and creator of \u003cem data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eThe Adventures of Tintin\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the most influential graphic novel series of the 20th century. Known for his clean, precise \u003cem data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eligne claire\u003c\/em\u003e (clear line) drawing style, Hergé combined engaging storytelling with visual clarity and realism. \u003cem data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eTintin in America\u003c\/em\u003e was one of his earlier works and reflects both his evolving artistic style and the social attitudes of the time, some of which have been critiqued in later years. As his career progressed, Hergé’s work became more nuanced, with deeper character development and more thoughtful representation of global cultures. He passed away in 1983, but his legacy continues, with Tintin remaining a beloved figure in comics and literature around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":44276838334721,"sku":"261UOGC02-New","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/TintininAmerica.jpg?v=1671272283","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/tintin-in-america","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}