Best Selling Books by Rene GOSCINNY

The latest adventure of Asterix, Obelix and friends will appeal to his millions of fans around the world.

[Comic Edition] One from the graphic series The Adventure of Asterix the Gaulois.Story by René Goscinny, drawings by Abert Uderzo. Vietnamese tyranslation by Vu Van Dai.

The magic potion''s secret is closely guarded by Asterix and his fellow Gauls as they resist the Roman invader. The potion, brewed by the druid Ogamaix, gives those who drink it superhuman strength. It is coveted by the local Roman Centurion who has a cunning plan to get his hands on the potion, but is he clever enough to outwit Asterix? A Scots translation.

The Romans kidnap Pongailix, the Gaulish village bard, and lock him away in the Circus Maximus where an audience with the lions awaits him. Saving Pongailix from this terrible fate proves difficult for Asterix and Obelix, until they manage to find work that will get them into the arena as gladiators!

In this special collector''s edition, books 19 to 21 are brought together in one fabulous volume. In ASTERIX AND THE SOOTHSAYER, a sinister figure arrives in the Gaulish village. Prolix claims to be a soothsayer and the villagers believe every word he says, but Asterix isn''t convinced... In ASTERIX IN CORSICA, the Corsican chieftain, Boneywasawarriorwayayix, needs Asterix and Obelix''s help to foil the evil designs of Praetor Perfidius and oppose Julius Caesar''s army. In ASTERIX AND CAESAR''S GIFT, Legionary Tremensdelirius gets the title deeds to the Gaulish village as a bonus - then swaps them with tavern landlord Orthopaedix for a drink. But Asterix and his friends aren''t keen to hand over their village!

This special collectors'' edition features books 16 to 18 in one fabulous volume. In ASTERIX IN SWITZERLAND, a poisoning means Asterix and Obelix must go to Helvetia for an antidote. Can they overcome cuckoo hourglasses, yodelling and holes in the cheese? A housing estate lies at the heart of Caesar''s new plan to crush the Gauls in THE MANSIONS OF THE GODS. Will the villagers be tempted by the chance to make money when the Roman tenants move in? In ASTERIX AND THE LAUREL WREATH, Chief Vitalstatistix wants a stew seasoned with Caesar''s laurel wreath. Asterix and Obelix must fetch the wreath, but will their plan end in disaster or their own Roman triumph? There is no better way to enjoy the antics of our indomitable hero and his friends.

Enjoy this fantastic spin-off to the timeless classic series ASTERIX, translated and distributed for the first time in North America. Dogmatix and his fine furry (or feathery!) friends are unstoppable - indomitable - in 52 B.C.E. And they stand up to the Roman invaders, like General Labienus and his pack of dogs. Lutetia will not be completely conquered!