Name: The Affair of the Necklace
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Author: Edgar P. Jacobs
ISBN: 9781849180375

Type

Physical Book

Author

Edgar P. Jacobs

Publisher

Cinebook

Year

2010

Language

English

Pages

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

27.9 x 21.1 x 0.5 cm

Weight

0.23 kg.

ISBN

9781849180375

ISBN13

9781849180375

Edition No.

Synopsis "The Affair of the Necklace"

A necklace that belonged to Marie Antoinette is to be presented to Queen Elizabeth. Blake and Mortimer's sworn enemy Olrik, about to be tried in Paris, manages to escape and steals the precious necklace out from under their noses during a glittering reception in the French capital. The affair threatens to turn into a full-blown diplomatic incident, especially since Olrik is doing his best to embarrass Blake and Mortimer by tipping off the press about his every move.

Edgar P. Jacobs

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Edgar P. Jacobs (Brussels, March 30, 1904 – Lasne, February 20, 1987) was a prominent Belgian comic book artist, known for his contribution to European comics. Initially, he pursued a career in lyrical singing, but World War II interrupted his musical career, leading him to focus on illustration and graphic storytelling. He closely collaborated with Hergé on the Adventures of Tintin, contributing his talent to albums like "The Secret of the Unicorn" and "The Seven Crystal Balls".

Among his most notable works is the "Blake and Mortimer" series, which began with "The Secret of the Swordfish" (1947), a narrative of science fiction and adventure. Other important titles in the series include "The Yellow M" (1953) and "The Mystery of the Great Pyramid" (1955). His work "The U-Ray" (1943) is another significant piece in the science fiction genre. In 1971, he received the Saint Michel Prize in the Grand Prize category, recognizing his impact on Belgian comics.

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