The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin In The Land Of The Soviets – First UK Edition

The Adventures Of Tintin – Tintin In The Land Of The Soviets – First UK Edition

Author: Hergé
Price: £345
Publisher: Sundancer
Publication Date: 1989
Format: Original cloth-backed boards
Condition: Very good
Pages: 138
Edition: First UK edition

Location: BR: 003625

The first UK edition. Original cloth-backed boards. pp. 138. Uncoloured, as issued. Includes original bookmark. Toning to the paper due to the paper stock. Slight rubbing to the boards and edges. Spine very slightly faded. A very good indeed, tight, clean copy. Scarce.

In The Land Of The Soviets: A Brief Plot Summary

Introduction and Departure
The story begins with the young Belgian reporter Tintin and his loyal fox terrier, Snowy, departing Brussels aboard a train for the Soviet Union. Tintin is tasked with reporting on life under Soviet rule, but even before reaching his destination, agents of the Soviet secret police (OGPU) are determined to stop him.

On the train, Tintin is framed for carrying explosives after a planted bomb destroys a carriage. He is arrested but manages to escape by jumping from the train. Tintin and Snowy make their way across Germany, pursued relentlessly by Soviet agents who wish to silence him.

Arrival in Soviet Russia
Upon reaching Soviet territory, Tintin witnesses first-hand the harshness and propaganda of life under the Bolshevik regime. At the border, Soviet agents make further attempts on his life, but Tintin escapes their clutches.

In Moscow, Tintin observes Soviet officials manipulating public perception. In one scene, Bolsheviks force people to cheer in front of a grain store filled with empty sacks, deceiving inspectors into believing that there is abundant food when famine grips the land.

Tintin is soon spotted, and a series of chases ensue. He escapes to the countryside, where he takes refuge in a small house. Snowy helps him uncover a secret printing press, where Soviets produce counterfeit foreign money to destabilise Western economies. Before Tintin can investigate further, agents set fire to the house, forcing him and Snowy to flee.

Escapades and Exposures
The adventure continues as Tintin repeatedly evades capture and thwarts Soviet schemes. He uncovers another ruse when he spies Bolshevik leaders faking support for the regime by holding phoney elections. They threaten voters into choosing communist candidates by pointing guns at them from behind curtains.

In another daring escape, Tintin commandeers an aeroplane, but the Soviets pursue him. After being shot down, he survives a crash landing in a forest and narrowly avoids capture once more.

The Power Struggle and Imprisonment
Tintin’s investigations lead him to uncover the Soviets’ brutal tactics for maintaining control. At a factory, Bolsheviks deceive Western visitors by showing them a façade of industrial success. Behind the scenes, production is nonexistent, with workers starving and machines idle. Tintin exposes these lies but is arrested soon after.

The OGPU imprisons him in a camp, where prisoners are subjected to forced labour and abuse. However, Tintin stages a daring escape with Snowy’s help. Disguised, he infiltrates a Soviet headquarters and witnesses a meeting of corrupt officials boasting about their plans to expand communism.

Return and Victory
Tintin’s escapades lead to a final, dramatic showdown. Using wit and resourcefulness, he turns the tables on his pursuers and evades a trap set for him at the Russian border. After several close scrapes, Tintin and Snowy make it out of Soviet territory and begin their journey back to Brussels.

Upon their return, Tintin is hailed as a hero for exposing the harsh realities of Soviet life. Crowds gather to celebrate his bravery and achievements, and Snowy basks in the attention alongside him.

Conclusion
In Tintin in the Land of the Soviets, Tintin emerges victorious after a relentless adventure through a dangerous and deceptive land. Despite constant pursuit and life-threatening situations, his determination to uncover the truth and his ability to outsmart his enemies prevail.

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