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Tintin in the Congo (The Adventures of Tintin): Collector's Edition (Adventures of Tintin, 24)

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This English language edition of Tintin in the Congo, in colour, completes the series of 24 Tintin adventures, created by Hergé, making it an essential volume for collectors. Tintin au Congo first appeared in June 1930, in "Le Petit Vingtième", the children's supplement to the Brussels newspaper "Le Vingtième Siècle", where it was published as a serial over a period of a year. ln 1931 the story was published in book form by Les Editions du Petit Vingtième and a few months later by Editions Casterman of Tournai. The first English language edition, translated by Leslie Lonsdale-Cooper and Michael Turner, was published in 1991 by Sundancer, London.

Tintin in the Congo featured the full length version of the story with black and white illustrations. ln 1946 Tintin au Congo was revised by Hergé and published in colour by Casterman in the standard 64-page album format. lt is from this edition that the present book is translated. ln addition, when Tintin au Congo was later to be published in translation in Scandinavia, Hergé redrew page 56, and the revised version of this page is included here. ln his portrayal of the Belgian Congo, the young Hergé reflects the colonial attitudes of the time. He himself admitted that he depicted the African people according to the bourgeois, paternalistic stereotypes of the period - an interpretation that some of today's readers may find offensive. The same could be said of his treatment of big-game hunting.

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In this, the second of the Tintin books, the young reporter travels to Africa, unearthing a criminal diamond smuggling operation run by the American gangster Al Capone (who he will meet again in Tintin in America).

Tintin au Congo was first published in book form in French in 1931. This translation by Leslie Lonsdale-Cooper and Michael Turner, the original Tintin translators, includes a fascinating foreword describing the publication history of Tintin's African adventure, and placing it in its historical context. "In his portrayal of the Belgian Congo, the young Hergé reflects the colonial attitudes of the time... he depicted the African people according to the bourgeois, paternalistic stereotypes of the period - an interpretation that some of today's readers may find offensive."

Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you, Casterman.

S. · 6 October 2025

Bravo to the Casterman publishers for releasing this admittedly controversial volume, and doing it in a style that matches Farshore's volumes.I bought Farshore's paperback box set but was disappointed to find Tintin in the Congo omitted despite its claims of being a complete set so returned it and bought this and Farshore's hardback volumes instead.Other than the logo on the spine and a differently formatted back cover it matches perfectly with the rest.Despite not having a slipcase I think I prefer having lose hardbacks as they remind me of the volumes I read as a child from the library!The author has apologised for the content but sadly some people still judge the book from a smug modern perspective nearly a century after it was published in 1931.

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good and high-quality book

d. · 3 September 2025

I ordered some Tintin books it arrived in good print quality. Satisfied

5.0 out of 5 stars The missing TinTin book

w. · 22 May 2025

Excellent book. Shame people are too offended these days.

4.0 out of 5 stars For completionists.

J. · 12 November 2021

Herge's early work, still finding his feet. Probably the weakest Tintin book. Still worth a look. Of it's time.

5.0 out of 5 stars It's Tintin

l. · 5 September 2024

It's Tintin as it was - which needs to have the warnings that are included on the cover and description.While most of the collected Tintin works are described as complete, this particular volume is excluded. This is because it represents the attitude of European society at the time of writing towards Africa and it's people, the roles of missionaries, and around game hunting.Personally, I think they way the book is presented is correct - acknowledge that it represents what was, and that it is no longer appropriate in modern society, but also don't hide it away,. Use it as a learning opportunity to improve current perspectives.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good to find and get it delivered quickly

D. · 28 May 2024

Perhaps on the expensive sideGreat story

5.0 out of 5 stars Of its time … completes the collection

H. · 13 November 2022

As the introduction makes clear it’s of its time and very much not PC from any number of angles. But nonetheless a classic Tintin story that any completionist should read so as not to leave them traumatised from not having read all the books.

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant

D.R.R. · 11 April 2024

Takes you back !

Finally!

S.M. · 15 September 2025

Finally got that! Whole Tintin collection was incomplete without this. A rare collection of course!

Klassiker som går till historien

J.D. · 2 January 2025

Tintin i Congo skrevs under en tid då synen på kolonialismen förskönades och svarta målades upp som lite mindre intelligenta. Det är en utgåva som skall läsas i sin kontext och ägas av sanna Tintin älskare och hör hemma i en komplett samling. Rekommenderas starkt!

Good quality and hardcover

B.C. · 27 July 2025

The book was everything (and more) than I expected it to be. Due to the controversial colonial attitude the story portrays, availability of this book is limited, so if you want to complete your collection, I suggest in doing so soon before it is fazed out.

Simple Storyline

A. · 20 June 2022

The storyline was somehow simple and at some points unbelievable compared to the later series.

Perfect

A.C. · 3 June 2024

Good quality, goes well into the rest of the collection. my husband was missing this edition, he is very happy.

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Tintin in the Congo (The Adventures of Tintin): Collector's Edition (Adventures of Tintin, 24)

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Tintin in the Congo (The Adventures of Tintin): Collector's Edition (Adventures of Tintin, 24)

Product ID: K2203096500
Condition: New

4.7

Type: Hardcover

AED23241

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by

Free delivery on orders over AED 200

Return and refund policies

Imported From: United Kingdom

At bolo.ae, we stand behind the authenticity and quality of every product we sell. We guarantee that all items offered on our website are 100% genuine, sourced directly from authorized distributors, trusted partners, or the original brands themselves.

We do not sell counterfeit, replica, or unauthorized goods. Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support . We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

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All product information, including images, descriptions, and reviews, is provided by third-party vendors. bolo.ae is not responsible for any claims, promotions, or representations made within product content or images. For more accurate or detailed product information, please contact the manufacturer directly or reach out to Bolo Support.

Unless otherwise stated during checkout, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

bolo.ae operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

This English language edition of Tintin in the Congo, in colour, completes the series of 24 Tintin adventures, created by Hergé, making it an essential volume for collectors. Tintin au Congo first appeared in June 1930, in "Le Petit Vingtième", the children's supplement to the Brussels newspaper "Le Vingtième Siècle", where it was published as a serial over a period of a year. ln 1931 the story was published in book form by Les Editions du Petit Vingtième and a few months later by Editions Casterman of Tournai. The first English language edition, translated by Leslie Lonsdale-Cooper and Michael Turner, was published in 1991 by Sundancer, London.

Tintin in the Congo featured the full length version of the story with black and white illustrations. ln 1946 Tintin au Congo was revised by Hergé and published in colour by Casterman in the standard 64-page album format. lt is from this edition that the present book is translated. ln addition, when Tintin au Congo was later to be published in translation in Scandinavia, Hergé redrew page 56, and the revised version of this page is included here. ln his portrayal of the Belgian Congo, the young Hergé reflects the colonial attitudes of the time. He himself admitted that he depicted the African people according to the bourgeois, paternalistic stereotypes of the period - an interpretation that some of today's readers may find offensive. The same could be said of his treatment of big-game hunting.

Read more

Review

Select Guide Rating

From the Back Cover

In this, the second of the Tintin books, the young reporter travels to Africa, unearthing a criminal diamond smuggling operation run by the American gangster Al Capone (who he will meet again in Tintin in America).

Tintin au Congo was first published in book form in French in 1931. This translation by Leslie Lonsdale-Cooper and Michael Turner, the original Tintin translators, includes a fascinating foreword describing the publication history of Tintin's African adventure, and placing it in its historical context. "In his portrayal of the Belgian Congo, the young Hergé reflects the colonial attitudes of the time... he depicted the African people according to the bourgeois, paternalistic stereotypes of the period - an interpretation that some of today's readers may find offensive."

Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you, Casterman.

S. · 6 October 2025

Bravo to the Casterman publishers for releasing this admittedly controversial volume, and doing it in a style that matches Farshore's volumes.I bought Farshore's paperback box set but was disappointed to find Tintin in the Congo omitted despite its claims of being a complete set so returned it and bought this and Farshore's hardback volumes instead.Other than the logo on the spine and a differently formatted back cover it matches perfectly with the rest.Despite not having a slipcase I think I prefer having lose hardbacks as they remind me of the volumes I read as a child from the library!The author has apologised for the content but sadly some people still judge the book from a smug modern perspective nearly a century after it was published in 1931.

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good and high-quality book

d. · 3 September 2025

I ordered some Tintin books it arrived in good print quality. Satisfied

5.0 out of 5 stars The missing TinTin book

w. · 22 May 2025

Excellent book. Shame people are too offended these days.

4.0 out of 5 stars For completionists.

J. · 12 November 2021

Herge's early work, still finding his feet. Probably the weakest Tintin book. Still worth a look. Of it's time.

5.0 out of 5 stars It's Tintin

l. · 5 September 2024

It's Tintin as it was - which needs to have the warnings that are included on the cover and description.While most of the collected Tintin works are described as complete, this particular volume is excluded. This is because it represents the attitude of European society at the time of writing towards Africa and it's people, the roles of missionaries, and around game hunting.Personally, I think they way the book is presented is correct - acknowledge that it represents what was, and that it is no longer appropriate in modern society, but also don't hide it away,. Use it as a learning opportunity to improve current perspectives.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good to find and get it delivered quickly

D. · 28 May 2024

Perhaps on the expensive sideGreat story

5.0 out of 5 stars Of its time … completes the collection

H. · 13 November 2022

As the introduction makes clear it’s of its time and very much not PC from any number of angles. But nonetheless a classic Tintin story that any completionist should read so as not to leave them traumatised from not having read all the books.

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant

D.R.R. · 11 April 2024

Takes you back !

Finally!

S.M. · 15 September 2025

Finally got that! Whole Tintin collection was incomplete without this. A rare collection of course!

Klassiker som går till historien

J.D. · 2 January 2025

Tintin i Congo skrevs under en tid då synen på kolonialismen förskönades och svarta målades upp som lite mindre intelligenta. Det är en utgåva som skall läsas i sin kontext och ägas av sanna Tintin älskare och hör hemma i en komplett samling. Rekommenderas starkt!

Good quality and hardcover

B.C. · 27 July 2025

The book was everything (and more) than I expected it to be. Due to the controversial colonial attitude the story portrays, availability of this book is limited, so if you want to complete your collection, I suggest in doing so soon before it is fazed out.

Simple Storyline

A. · 20 June 2022

The storyline was somehow simple and at some points unbelievable compared to the later series.

Perfect

A.C. · 3 June 2024

Good quality, goes well into the rest of the collection. my husband was missing this edition, he is very happy.

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