Philippe Goddin (born May 27, 1944, in Brussels, Belgium[1]) is a leading expert and literary critic of The Adventures of Tintin,[2][3] and author of several books on Tintin and his creator, Hergé. He was general secretary of the Fondation Hergé from 1989 to 1999.[4]
Philippe Goddin | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 27, 1944 Brussels, Belgium |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Occupation(s) | Author, literary clinic |
| Known for | Literary critic of The Adventures of Tintin, General secretary of the Fondation Hergé from 1989 to 1999 |
Career
editHe has written numerous books on the subject, which include Hergé and Tintin, Reporters. He produced a biography, Hergé: lignes de vie.[4][5]
His masterwork is the seven-volume (totalling 3000 pages) Hergé - Chronologie d'une oeuvre (Hergé - Chronology of his work), which Belgian magazine La Libre called "Magnificent. Monumental. Unique in its kind." ("Magnifique. Monumental. Unique en son genre.")[1]
His study of Tintin was published in English in 3 volumes as The Art of Hergé, Inventor of Tintin; Volume 1 was criticized by Publishers Weekly for being content to retell plots rather than providing critical analysis.[6] It was also published in Dutch as De Kunst van Hergé, schepper van Kuifje; Belgian newspaper De Standaard reviewed volume 2, awarding it 4/5 stars.[7]
He also helped to keep the television series The Adventures of Tintin more true to the books.[citation needed]
Bibliography
edit- 2005 - Hergé - Chronologie d'une oeuvre Tome 1 - 1907/1931 (CHRONOLOGIE, 1) (French Edition) ASIN 2930284374
- 2003 - Hergé - Chronologie d'une oeuvre Tome 2 - 1931/1935 (CHRONOLOGIE, 2) (French Edition) ASIN 2930284722
- 2003 - Hergé - Chronologie d'une oeuvre Tome 3 - 1935/1939 (CHRONOLOGIE, 3) (French Edition) ASIN 2930284986
- 2012 - Hergé - Chronologie d'une oeuvre Tome 4 - 1939/1943 (CHRONOLOGIE, 4) (French Edition) ASIN 2874240176
- 2012 - Hergé - Chronologie d'une oeuvre Tome 5 - 1943/1949 (CHRONOLOGIE, 5) (French Edition) ASIN 2874240524
- 2009 - Hergé - Chronologie d'une oeuvre Tome 6 - 1950/1957 (CHRONOLOGIE, 6) (French Edition) ISBN 2874241822
- 2011 - Hergé - Chronologie d'une oeuvre Tome 7 - 1958/1983 (CHRONOLOGIE, 7) (French Edition) ISBN 9782874242397
- 2007 - Hergé: lignes de vie ASIN 2874240974
- 2008 - The Art of Hergé, Inventor of Tintin; Volume 1 ISBN 0867197064
- 2010 - The Art of Hergé, Inventor of Tintin; Volume 2 ISBN 0867197242
- 2011 - The Art of Hergé, Inventor of Tintin; Volume 3 ISBN 0867197633
References
edit- ^ a b Matthys, Francis (2011-05-23). "Le talent multiforme du génial Hergé". La Libre.
- ^ "A very European hero". Indian Express. 25 December 2008. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- ^ Soumois, Frederic (January 13, 2004). "BD Tintin a 75 ans". Le Soir (Belgium).
- ^ a b "Les "lignes de vie" d'Hergé". La Libre. 2007-10-25.
- ^ "Philippe Goddin : " J'espère avoir rendu Hergé attachant "". ActuaBD. 21 November 2007.
- ^ Sanderson, Pete (October 14, 2008). "Books About Comics: From Zap To Tintin". PW Comics Week/Publishers Weekly.
- ^ Horsten, Toon (April 9, 2010). "Philippe Goddin De Kunst van Hergé, schepper van Kuifje, 1937-1948". De Standaard (Belgium).
External links
edit- Interview with Le Monde (in French)
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