Philippe Goddin
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]
Books
He 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 tha 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]
Other work
He also helped to keep the television series The Adventures of Tintin more true to the books.
References
- 1 2 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).
- 1 2 "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
- Interview with Le Monde (in French)
