{"product_id":"tintin-hardback-book-the-blue-lotus-copy","title":"TINTIN HARDBACK BOOK - The Black Island","description":"\u003cp\u003eTINTIN HARDBACK BOOK - The Black Island\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgDCAcQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(0, 29, 53);'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Lotus is a classic 1936 comic book by Herge. It follows Tintin as he travels to China to smash an international opium-smuggling ring and confront the villains behind a madness-inducing poison. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing as a direct sequel to \u003ci\u003eCigars of the Pharaoh\u003c\/i\u003e, the story begins in India before moving to the tumultuous, war-torn setting of 1931 China during Japanese military expansion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTintin travels to Shanghai to find the source of a dangerous poison and trace a nefarious web of opium traffickers tied to an opium den called \u003ci\u003eThe Blue Lotus\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTintin rescues a young Chinese orphan named Chang Chong-Chen from the Yangtze River, and the two form a deep, emotional bond while fighting the criminal network together. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidely considered a masterpiece, it marks the moment creator Hergé shifted from simple adventure serials to deeply researched, politically aware storytelling. [\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Lotus was a turning point for Hergé. He incorporated information from his Chinese teacher, Chang Chong-chen, into his artwork and narrative.”, as noted by Tintin.com. This partnership helped replace Western stereotypes with an authentic, respectful portrayal of Chinese culture and the political tensions of the era. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize - 22.5cm x 310cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tintin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57723624259966,"sku":"TINTIN-HB-Book-Blue Lotus","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/5992\/files\/2026-TINTIN-BOOK-BlackIsland_192ffc30-6679-4647-aa03-6b8e55ea8488.jpg?v=1784808359","url":"https:\/\/www.colnart.com\/products\/tintin-hardback-book-the-blue-lotus-copy","provider":"Coln Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}