{"product_id":"bande-dessinee-asterix-le-devin-dargaud-vintage-1972-album-ancien-goscinny-uderz","title":"Asterix comic book The Soothsayer Dargaud vintage 1972 old album Goscinny Uderzo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e  \nThis item is a hardcover comic book, visible on the cover, titled \"Le Devin\" (The Soothsayer), from the famous \"Asterix the Gaul\" series. The front cover features a characteristic illustration from the Asterix universe, with bright and contrasting colors: a dark green background, main characters in color (Asterix, Obelix, Getafix, and other Gallic villagers), and a large central black shadow evoking the character of the soothsayer. The cover bears the inscription \"Une aventure d’Astérix le Gaulois\" (An Asterix the Gaul adventure) at the top, \"LE DEVIN\" in large letters, \"Dessins de Uderzo\" (Drawings by Uderzo) and \"Texte de Goscinny\" (Text by Goscinny) on the left and right. At the bottom, the \"Dargaud Editeur\" logo is clearly visible on a yellow background. The spine is blue, typical of Dargaud editions from that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe typography of the title and the graphic style are specific to the original editions of the series published in the 1970s. The cover design, color palette, and character arrangement strongly evoke the first edition of 1972, which is consistent with the keywords provided. The overall appearance of the album is neat, with a glossy cover surface and a vibrant visual, with no apparent dullness on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover shows some minor signs of wear, mainly on the bottom left and on the corners, typical of an album that has been handled carefully over time. No missing parts, tears, or major stains are visible on the front. The edges of the spine and the corners appear to be in good condition on this side, with no noticeable indentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustrated scene highlights the humor and spirit of the series: Asterix is in the foreground, arms crossed, observing the shadow of the soothsayer projected onto the ground, with the rest of the village in the background, gathered and intrigued. The whole is faithful to Uderzo's style, with expressive lines and dynamic use of space. The printing quality of the image and lettering is good, with no visible discoloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe comic book presented here is a hardcover album, typical of old French editions of the Asterix series, and corresponds to a vintage item from the 1970s. It is an original album published by Dargaud, particularly sought after for the quality of its illustrations and the notoriety of its authors, René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e  \nUsed book in very good apparent condition on the visible side. Clear colors, glossy cover, slight traces of wear on the corners and edges. Sold as is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e  \nThe volume \"Le Devin\" (The Soothsayer) is the nineteenth album in the Asterix series, first published in 1972. It features the arrival of a fake soothsayer in the Gallic village, a satire of gullibility and superstitions. This album marks one of the most acclaimed collaborations between Goscinny and Uderzo, and remains a major reference in Franco-Belgian comics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e  \nYour purchase will be carefully packaged and shipped quickly by a professional seller. We ensure quality service for every shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Asterix album, old comic book, Le Devin 1972, Dargaud edition, Goscinny Uderzo, vintage comic book, hardcover album, Asterix vintage, comic book France, BD Asterix, illustrated book, French comic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54265110888775,"sku":"2337d572-0591-480d-977e-ee0a9523dead-PA2.63","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_76c20d2c-bcc1-4325-9776-91d58160a01c.jpg?v=1782913751","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/bande-dessinee-asterix-le-devin-dargaud-vintage-1972-album-ancien-goscinny-uderz","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}