Bibliograph

Corto Maltese, the ballad of the salt sea, Hugo Pratt ; translation by Hall Powell ; colors by Patritzia Zanotti

Type

Label

Corto Maltese, the ballad of the salt sea, Hugo Pratt ; translation by Hall Powell ; colors by Patritzia Zanotti

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Corto Maltese

Nature of contents

comics graphic novels

Oclc number

760290841

Responsibility statement

Hugo Pratt ; translation by Hall Powell ; colors by Patritzia Zanotti

Sub title

the ballad of the salt sea

Summary

"Treasure hunter, sailor, and adventurer, Corto Maltese remains one of the most popular characters from graphic literature in Europe and maintains a devoted cult following among American readers and creators. Originally published in 1967, Corto Maltese: The Ballad of the Salt Sea introduces our hero for the first time. The story begins with Corto Maltese adrift at sea in the Pacific during World War I. He is picked up by a Russian pirate/privateer named Rasputin. The graphic novel follows Corto and the adventure that ensues" -- from publisher's web site

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Ballad of the salt sea

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