Easiest way to buy Tintin books?

December 18, 2011 8:20 AM

What is the best way to buy all the Tintin books individually?

For Christmas I'd really like to get my brother a complete set of Tintin books. He'd like them in hardcover and he does not want one of the collector's compilations; he wants each book on its own. I really don't have the time or energy to track down each book on eBay; is there an easy way to get an individual, hardcover copy of every Tintin book that doesn't cost like a bazillion dollars? Thank you!

posted by Mrs. Pterodactyl to Media & Arts (3 answers total)

Might be too late, but your local comics shop could probably order them. If you're in a big enough city, you may be able to make a few calls and assemble a complete set from half a dozen comics and book specialty stores. Or Amazon has a few lists (that one's $200 and doesn't include four of the books).
posted by Etrigan at 8:37 AM on December 18, 2011

(and also appears to be mostly paperbacks, sorry)
posted by Etrigan at 9:03 AM on December 18, 2011

I don't know where you live, but the Science Museum in London sells them in the gift shop. They are not listed on the online store, but I get one every time I visit the museum. I think most are paper back though....
posted by slyrabbit at 3:58 PM on December 18, 2011