Tintin and I

Why do the comicstrip Adventures of Tintin about an intrepid boy reporter continue to fascinate us decades after their publication Tintin and I highlights the potent social and political underpinnings that give Tintins world such depth and delve into the mind of Hergé Tintins workobsessed Belgian creator to reveal the creation and development of Tintin over time Rare and surprisingly candid 1970s interviews reveal the profound insecurities and anxieties that drove Hergé to produce stories that have not only entertained millions of children but also helped to satisfy a personal longing for selfexpression