By Michael Farr. Leading British Tintinologist and journalist, Michael Farr, presents his choice of the dozen most important and colorful characters from Herge's long-running and internationally renowned The Adventures of Tintin and reveals their origins, inspiration and enduring fascination. This handsome and lavishly illustrated volume takes a closer look at the remarkable cast that enriches The Adventures, and which will have fans the world over once again picking up their original copies.