Derek Hockridge
(1934 - 2013)
Born in Wales, Derek Hockridge studied French, which led to work as a translator. He collaborated with Anthea Bell on translation of the famous Asterix comic books. He was also an actor who appeared in many television productions.
Bibliography
Asterix and the Roman Agent (1972)
Julius Caesar sends expert troublemaker Tortuous Convolvulus to sow jealousy and discord in the town of Asterix, Obelix and Getafix.
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Asterix and the Secret Weapon (1991)
When the mothers in Asterix’s town want to replace Cacofonix the musician with Bravura, the men are horrified. But, she hits the right notes musically, and she proves very valuable when Julius Caesar sends in his secret weapon.
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Asterix and the Soothsayer (1975)
A sinister visitor arrives in the little village where Asterix lives. The townsfolk believe every word he says. Only Asterix knows better.
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Asterix and the Vikings (2006)
Based on the film Asterix and the Vikings, which in turn is based on Asterix and the Normans. The Vikings visit Gaul to learn the meaning of fear so they can gain wings.
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Asterix at the Olympic Games (1968)
Gluteus Maximus, a Roman legionnaire, is chosen to represent Rome at the Olympics. While training, he encounters Asterix and Obelix, who outdo him thanks to a magic potion.
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Asterix Conquers America (1995)
Asterix and Obelix cross the Atlantic. This is based on the animated film version of Asterix and the Great Crossing.
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Asterix in Belgium (1980)
Who are bravest, the Belgian tribes or the Gauls? And who can destroy more fortified Roman camps?
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Asterix in Britain (1966)
The Romans have invaded Britain, but one village still holds out. Asterix and Obelix come to help, with a barrel of magic potion in hand.
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Asterix in Corsica (1979)
Asterix and Obelix help Chief Boneywasawarriorwayayix to foil the evil designs of Praetor Perfidius and oppose Julius Caesar’s army.
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Asterix in Spain (1971)
When the Romans take Huevos y Bacon’s son hostage, they discover that Little Pepe is a terrible handful. Asterix and Obelix step in to save him.
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Asterix in Switzerland (1973)
The governor of Gaul has always been a “creative” accountant. Now he’s under investigation—or he was, until someone poisons the investigator.
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Asterix the Gaul (1969)
The year is 50 BC, and all of Gaul is occupied except for one small village. How much longer can Asterix, Obelix and their friends resist the Roman Empire?
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Asterix the Gladiator (1969)
The Romans have captured Cacofonix as a gift for Caesar, who will throw him to the lions. To rescue him, Asterix and Obelix become gladiators themselves.
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Asterix the Legionary (1970)
Asterix and Obelix enlist as legionnaires in order to rescue Tragicomix, whom the Romans forcibly conscripted. The two find Tragicomix and succeed in causing the biggest commotion ever on a battlefield.
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Asterix Versus Caesar (1986)
Based on an animated film, this includes elements of Asterix the Gladiator and Asterix the Legionary.
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How Obelix Fell in the Magic Potion When He Was a Little Boy (1989)
The story of how Obelix fell in the magic potion which had a permanent effect on him.
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The Mansions of the Gods (1973)
Caesar decides to civilize Gaul if he can’t civilize the Gauls by building a modern housing development.
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Obelix and Co. (1978)
Caesar sends Caius Preposterus, a young graduate of the Latin school of Economics, to corrupt the indomitable Gauls by introducing them to big business.
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Operation Getafix (1990)
A carelessly thrown menhir (Obelix) deprives the druid (Getafix) of his memory and no one else can make the magic potion. This is the book of the film The Big Fight, based on Asterix and the Soothsayer and Asterix and the Big Fight.
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