Tintin himself was based on Herge's younger brother, who (together with Erich Von Stroheim) was the model as well for the dastardly Colonel Sponsz. Bianca Castafiore was derived from his Aunt Ninie - with a touch of Maria Callas - and Thomson and Thompson from his father and uncle, twins who really did wear matching bowler hats. Asguste Piccard is recognisably Professor Calculus and, though Captain Haddock has no traceable source, there was coincidentally an Admiral Haddock who might have captained the Unicorn.
Read lots of fascinating information and intriguing connections of the famous Tintin story: "Land of Black Gold" (see the download link at bottom).
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| Herge & Fanny in Taiwan, 1973 |
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| It was with Fanny that his horizons broadened and he began to travel frequently... |
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| Herge & Fanny on their travels |
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| In 1950 Herge set up the 'Studios Herge' where he gathered a competent team to help him sort out the runway success of Tintin |
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| Taking on a small team Herge created the 'Studios Herge' in 1950 |
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| People found it difficult to understand that he could be serious and make jokes |
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| Herge (2nd from the right) and his boy scout troop, 1927 |
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| Herge - A journalist at Heart |
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