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[23.8.06] [Andrew Gallix]
TINTIN'S SECRET
 Tom McCarthy, whose novel, Remainder, received a rave review in the Guardian recently, will talk about his Tintin book at the Institut Francais on Tuesday 12 September (7.30 pm):
"Tintin and the Secret of Literature (Granta, 2006) is a fascinating look at the themes and patterns behind Herge's Tintin. Tom McCarthy takes a cue from Tintin himself, who spends much of his time tracking down illicit radio signals, entering crypts and decoding puzzles, and suggests that we too need to 'tune in' and decode if we want to capture what's going on in Herge's work. His startling conclusion is that Tintin's ultimate 'secret' may well be that of literature itself. Tom McCarthy is a writer and artist living in London. His novel Remainder is published by Alma Books. He will discuss his take on Herge's world with Hans Ulrich Obrist, Co-Director of the Serpentine Gallery".
Institut Francais: 17 Queensberry Place, South Kensington, London SW7 2DT. Entrance: 3 pounds (concessions: 2 pounds). 12 September, 7.30 pm. Book early.
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