Aster comic books issue 1

Dargaud (Hodder & Stoughton) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. An unknown baby appears on the doorstep, it's hungry, and Asterix is fresh out of boar. What to do? Find out in this second Uderzo-only Asterix adventure. Hardcover. 8.75" x 11.75". 48 pages. Full color.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Albert Uderzo. An unknown baby appears on the doorstep, it's hungry, and Asterix is fresh out of boar. What to do? Find out in this second Uderzo-only Asterix adventure. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Covers on reprints may vary. Verify printing by indicia. Story and art by Albert Uderzo. An unknown baby appears on the doorstep, it's hungry, and Asterix is fresh out of boar. What to do? Find out in this second Uderzo-only Asterix adventure. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Celebration is in the air, as Asterix and Obelix rejoice in their joint birthday party. The protagonists expectations for carefree feasting soon get interrupted by the consequences of maternal matrimonial plans for their beloved offspring who are also the recipients of gifts of glorious gold Roman armor, meant to distract them while the mothers find wives for their bachelor sons. Unbeknownst to the birthday boys, the armor was purloined from Pompey, chief conspirator against Caesar, and to retrieve it, the aggrieved intriguer has sent the famous and talented actress Latraviata, disguised as the Gaulish gal Panacea, Asterix's former flame! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Celebration is in the air, as Asterix and Obelix rejoice in their joint birthday party. The protagonists expectations for carefree feasting soon get interrupted by the consequences of maternal matrimonial plans for their beloved offspring who are also the recipients of gifts of glorious gold Roman armor, meant to distract them while the mothers find wives for their bachelor sons. Unbeknownst to the birthday boys, the armor was purloined from Pompey, chief conspirator against Caesar, and to retrieve it, the aggrieved intriguer has sent the famous and talented actress Latraviata, disguised as the Gaulish gal Panacea, Asterix's former flame! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Albert Uderzo. The first new Asterix book for five years sees Asterix and Obelix celebrating their joint birthday party back in the Gaulish village - and some surprise guests have been invited! Meanwhile, Julius Caesar has to deal with an old enemy, Pompey, who is looking for supporters among the legions stationed in Gaul. And just what part do two old friends play in the story - Tremensdelirius, from Asterix and Caesar's Gift, and the lovely Panacea, firth encountered in Asterix and the Legionary? After many exciting adventures, all is finally revealed! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

Sterling Edition - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Albert Uderzo. The first new Asterix book for five years sees Asterix and Obelix celebrating their joint birthday party back in the Gaulish village - and some surprise guests have been invited! Meanwhile, Julius Caesar has to deal with an old enemy, Pompey, who is looking for supporters among the legions stationed in Gaul. And just what part do two old friends play in the story - Tremensdelirius, from Asterix and Caesar's Gift, and the lovely Panacea, firth encountered in Asterix and the Legionary? After many exciting adventures, all is finally revealed! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

Revised (2001) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Without the powerful potion whipped up by the Druid Getafix, Asterix and his fellow Gaulish villagers would never have the strength to fight Caesar's legions. Unfortunately, Getafix has run short of an essential ingredient in the concoction, and Asterix and Obelix must prospect for it in the Middle Eastern desert. But, the Roman secret agent Dubbelosix is determined to stop them by any means possible! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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Revised (2001) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Without the powerful potion whipped up by the Druid Getafix, Asterix and his fellow Gaulish villagers would never have the strength to fight Caesar's legions. Unfortunately, Getafix has run short of an essential ingredient in the concoction, and Asterix and Obelix must prospect for it in the Middle Eastern desert. But, the Roman secret agent Dubbelosix is determined to stop them by any means possible! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Follow the hilarious adventures of the wily Gallic hero, Asterix, and his friends as they protect their town from dastardly Roman legionnaires in these hysterical historical tales - re-colored, re-linked, and released in their original order! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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1st Printing. Written by Goscinny. Art and Cover by Uderzo. Translation by Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge. Roman taxes, a missing cauldron, and Asterix and Obelix on a quest to pay back a debt that may not even be theirs! Hardcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in,. 48 pages, full color.

1st printing.

Written by Jean-Yves Ferri. Art and cover by Didier Conrad.

The next action-packed adventure from Asterix and Obelix! The roads across Italy are in disrepair. Defending his name, and to prove Rome's greatness, Senator Lactus Bifidus announces a special one-off chariot race. Julius Caesar insists a Roman must win, or Bifidus will pay. Open to anyone from the known world, competitors arrive from far and wide, including Asterix and Obelix. With Bifidus secretly scheming, who will win this almighty chariot race?

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

Written by Jean-Yves Ferri. Art and cover by Didier Conrad.

The characters created by the two comic book geniuses Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny are back! Famous for their extensive travels around the Known World, this time Asterix and Obelix are going to meet the people of the Italian peninsula: the Italics! To Obelix's delight, the inhabitants of Ancient Italy are not all Romans! Far from it! The Italics want to keep their independence and take a dim view of Julius Caesar and his Legions' plans for total domination.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

(Revised (2004) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. 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? Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

(Revised (2004) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. 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? Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Go back to the beginning when Asterix and Obelix were born - in the middle of a village fish fight! Find out how Dogmatix helps the village cockerel win a duel, and becomes a Roman mascot. Follow the bidding for the first Gaulish Olympics. All these hysterical historical tales, and more, are featured in this collection of 14 short stories following the early adventures of the wily Gallic hero, Asterix. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. This collection of 14 short stories follows the historical, lighthearted adventures of the wily Gallic hero, Asterix, and his friends who protect their town from dastardly Roman legionnaires. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. This collection of 14 short stories follows the historical, lighthearted adventures of the wily Gallic hero, Asterix, and his friends who protect their town from dastardly Roman legionnaires. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. The Gauls have only one fear: that the sky may fall on their heads tomorrow! But "tomorrow never comes," says Chief Vitalstatistix. Or does it? It looks as if it's come at last for Asterix, Obelix and the other villagers. And some surprising new characters fall along with the sky. Soon, our friends find themselves in the middle of a space race! This new Asterix story, the first in four years, is a brilliant and hilarious tale of misunderstandings that will be loved by millions of fans around the world. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. 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? Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color.

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2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. 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? Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. 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? Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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Sterling (Orion) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Covers on reprints may vary. Verify printing by indicia. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. 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? Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Darguad (Hodder & Stoughton) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. 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. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color.

Darguad (Hodder & Stoughton) Edition - 2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers and dimensions on reprints may vary. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. 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. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. 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. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Covers on reprints may vary. Verify printing by indicia. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. 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. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Revised (2004) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Follow the hilarious adventures of the wily Gallic hero, Asterix, and his friends as they protect their town from dastardly Roman legionnaires in these hysterical historical tales - re-colored, re-linked, and released in their original order! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Dargaud (Hodder & Stoughton) Edition - 1st printing. 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. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color.

Dargaud (Hodder & Stoughton) Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Albert Uderzo. The path of true love never did run smooth, especially when the sweethearts' fathers have dug a ditch right through their village, dividing it in half! Such is the case with star-crossed lovers Histrionix and the beautiful Melodrama, who call upon Asterix, Obelix, and Getafix to sort out the political wrangling. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Dargaud (Hodder & Stoughton) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Albert Uderzo. The path of true love never did run smooth, especially when the sweethearts' fathers have dug a ditch right through their village, dividing it in half! Such is the case with star-crossed lovers Histrionix and the beautiful Melodrama, who call upon Asterix, Obelix, and Getafix to sort out the political wrangling. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Albert Uderzo. The path of true love never did run smooth, especially when the sweethearts' fathers have dug a ditch right through their village, dividing it in half! Such is the case with star-crossed lovers Histrionix and the beautiful Melodrama, who call upon Asterix, Obelix, and Getafix to sort out the political wrangling. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Covers on reprints may vary. Verify printing by indicia. Story and art by Albert Uderzo. The path of true love never did run smooth, especially when the sweethearts' fathers have dug a ditch right through their village, dividing it in half! Such is the case with star-crossed lovers Histrionix and the beautiful Melodrama, who call upon Asterix, Obelix, and Getafix to sort out the political wrangling. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Albert Uderzo. The path of true love never did run smooth, especially when the sweethearts' fathers have dug a ditch right through their village, dividing it in half! Such is the case with star-crossed lovers Histrionix and the beautiful Melodrama, who call upon Asterix, Obelix, and Getafix to sort out the political wrangling. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Covers on reprints may vary. Verify printing by indicia. Story and art by Albert Uderzo. The path of true love never did run smooth, especially when the sweethearts' fathers have dug a ditch right through their village, dividing it in half! Such is the case with star-crossed lovers Histrionix and the beautiful Melodrama, who call upon Asterix, Obelix, and Getafix to sort out the political wrangling. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

Dargaud (Hodder & Stoughton) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Chief Vitalastatistix has rashly bet his brother-in-law, the infuriating show-off Homeopathix, that he can get ahold of Caesar's laurel wreath to season a stew. Of course it's now up to Astrix and Obelix to go to Rome, find the wreath, and bring it back for the promised dinner. Can they save Vitalastatistix's honor? Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Dargaud (Hodder & Stoughton) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Covers on reprints may vary. Verify printing by indicia. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Chief Vitalastatistix has rashly bet his brother-in-law, the infuriating show-off Homeopathix, that he can get ahold of Caesar's laurel wreath to season a stew. Of course it's now up to Astrix and Obelix to go to Rome, find the wreath, and bring it back for the promised dinner. Can they save Vitalastatistix's honor? Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Revised (2004) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Chief Vitalastatistix has rashly bet his brother-in-law, the infuriating show-off Homeopathix, that he can get ahold of Caesar's laurel wreath to season a stew. Of course it's now up to Astrix and Obelix to go to Rome, find the wreath, and bring it back for the promised dinner. Can they save Vitalastatistix's honor?Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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Dargaud (Brockhampton Press) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Chief Vitalastatistix has rashly bet his brother-in-law, the infuriating show-off Homeopathix, that he can get ahold of Caesar's laurel wreath to season a stew. Of course it's now up to Astrix and Obelix to go to Rome, find the wreath, and bring it back for the promised dinner. Can they save Vitalastatistix's honor? Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Dargaud (Hodder & Stoughton) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Watziznehm, a famed fakir, arrives on a flying carpet to seek Asterix and Cacfonix's aid for his troubled homeland. Manic misadventures ensue. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color.

Dargaud (Hodder & Stoughton) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Covers on reprints may vary. Verify printing by indicia. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Watziznehm, a famed fakir, arrives on a flying carpet to seek Asterix and Cacfonix's aid for his troubled homeland. Manic misadventures ensue. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. The wonderful village where Asterix and Obelix live has only one drawback: its bard is the worst musician in the ancient world. Whenever Cacofonix strikes up a tune, the sun hides behind the clouds and the rain begins to fall. But, then a fakir flies in on a magic carpet asking for help in ending a terrible drought in his kingdom. Otherwise, his daughter Orinjade will be sacrificed to the gods. Suddenly, Cacofonix's talents come in mighty handy. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $10.95.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. The wonderful village where Asterix and Obelix live has only one drawback: its bard is the worst musician in the ancient world. Whenever Cacofonix strikes up a tune, the sun hides behind the clouds and the rain begins to fall. But, then a fakir flies in on a magic carpet asking for help in ending a terrible drought in his kingdom. Otherwise, his daughter Orinjade will be sacrificed to the gods. Suddenly, Cacofonix's talents come in mighty handy. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $10.95.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Watziznehm, a famed fakir, arrives on a flying carpet to seek Asterix and Cacfonix's aid for his troubled homeland. Manic misadventures ensue. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

Sterling (Orion) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Covers on reprints may vary. Verify printing by indicia. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Watziznehm, a famed fakir, arrives on a flying carpet to seek Asterix and Cacfonix's aid for his troubled homeland. Manic misadventures ensue. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Written by Jean-Yves Ferri. Art and cover by Didier Conrad. Julius Caesar has finished writing the history of his campaigns in Gaul. His publisher, Libellus Blockbustus, forsees a huge success. But there's a snag: the chapter about Caesar's defeats by the indomitable Gauls of Armorica. Cut it, Blockbustus advises, and everyone will believe that Caesar conquered all Gaul. Or will they? Newsmonger and activist Confoundtheirpolitix takes the chapter to Asterix's village. Can the Gauls make sure the truth is revealed? Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. Written by Jean-Yves Ferri. Art and cover by Didier Conrad. You'll have to wait until October to discover Asterix and the Missing Scroll, the 36th album of the adventures of Asterix. In the meantime, why not look through all your old albums and make a list of all the regions our gallant warriors have already visited? Because it's official: for this new adventure, Asterix and Obelix will stay in Gaul, as the tradition of Asterix albums dictates. But which region of Gaul remains to be discovered? What will be the theme? And what ruses will Caesar use this time to achieve his ends? Speculation is well underway on social media, but one thing is for sure: there will be battles aplenty! And yes, there will be new characters, including one really nasty one! Yes, there will be potions and Romans who get "walloped". Yes, the plot will be complex and thrilling and yes, there will be jokes about topical issues too... In short, another Asterix just the way we like it, is on its way! So yes, it's official, the Gauls are making a comeback: It seems that Caesar is still in "I came, I saw," mode. As for "I conquered," well we'll see about that! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $17.99.

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Revised (2004) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Follow the hilarious adventures of the wily Gallic hero, Asterix, and his friends as they protect their town from dastardly Roman legionnaires in these hysterical historical tales - re-colored, re-linked, and released in their original order! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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Revised (2004) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Follow the hilarious adventures of the wily Gallic hero, Asterix, and his friends as they protect their town from dastardly Roman legionnaires in these hysterical historical tales - re-colored, re-linked, and released in their original order! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Written by Jean-Yves Ferri. Art and cover by Didier Conrad. The long-awaited brand new Asterix adventure! The Picts are people of ancient Scotland; fearsome warriors of multiple clans, whose name, given by the Romans, literally means "painted men." Asterix and the Picts will be, as in all the best adventures of the most famous Gaul, an epic journey to a land rich in tradition, and an introduction to a people whose cultural differences with the Gaul will translate into lots of fun! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.