{"id":178786,"date":"2025-10-22T16:49:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T16:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/asterix-in-lusitania-released-in-25-countries-translated-into-19-languages-and-a-circulation-of-five-million-copies-the-impressive-stats-for-the-new-album\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T16:49:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T16:49:41","slug":"asterix-in-lusitania-released-in-25-countries-translated-into-19-languages-and-a-circulation-of-five-million-copies-the-impressive-stats-for-the-new-album","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/asterix-in-lusitania-released-in-25-countries-translated-into-19-languages-and-a-circulation-of-five-million-copies-the-impressive-stats-for-the-new-album\/","title":{"rendered":"“Asterix in Lusitania”: released in 25 countries, translated into 19 languages, and a circulation of five million copies… the impressive stats for the new album."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cAsterix in Lusitania,\u201d the \u00a041st album\u00a0 of the adventures of Asterix and Obelix, is set to be released on \u00a0October 23\u00a0 in \u00a025 countries\u00a0, boasting an unprecedented circulation in the publishing world. Penned by the talented Fabcaro and illustrated by Didier Conrad, this highly anticipated release marks the second installment of \u00a0Asterix\u00a0 under Fabcaro\u2019s creative direction.<\/p>\n

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Information about the album has been trickled out carefully\u201446 pages have been read by a select few in a secure environment, all under strict embargo conditions. The two-year wait for this release parallels the hype surrounding a new \u00a0James Bond\u00a0 film, underscoring the significance of the event and the weighty expectations resting on the duo of authors.<\/p>\n

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A Circulation of Five Million Copies<\/h2>\n
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With a print run expected to reach \u00a0five million copies\u00a0, including \u00a0two million\u00a0 earmarked for France, this trend has become the standard for any new \u00a0Asterix\u00a0 release. The album is being launched by Editions Albert-Ren\u00e9 at an unbeatable price of \u00a0\u20ac10.90\u00a0\u2014a notable consideration in today\u2019s market.<\/p>\n

    <p>When viewed in the context of the wider publishing world, these numbers showcase a unique phenomenon. To illustrate, a good \u00a0Goncourt\u00a0 novel might sell between \u00a0400,000\u00a0 and \u00a0500,000 copies\u00a0 in a stellar year. In the comic sector, reaching \u00a0half a million\u00a0 sales is often regarded as an unattainable benchmark for most competitors, including popular titles like \u00a0Lucky Luke\u00a0 or \u00a0Blake and Mortimer\u00a0, which just manage to approach this number.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n
Jean-Yves Ferri, the usual screenwriter for the series, decided to take a break following the release of \u201c\u00a0Asterix and the Griffin\u00a0\u201d in \u00a02021\u00a0. Consequently, \u00a0Albert-Ren\u00e9 editions\u00a0 selected Fabcaro, a native of Montpellier now residing in B\u00e9darieux, to succeed him.<\/p>\n
The Centurion Nouvelopus and the Villain Piresp\u00e8s<\/h2>\n
Under the pen name Fabcaro, Fabrice Caro is known not only for comic writing but also for his acclaimed novel \u201cThe White Iris,\u201d which was released to critical acclaim in \u00a02023\u00a0. This time, he creatively transports Asterix, Obelix, and \u00a0Dogmatix\u00a0 to \u00a0Portugal\u00a0, a Roman-occupied province for the first time. There, the Gauls encounter \u00a0Centurion Nouvelopus\u00a0 and the nefarious villain \u00a0Piresp\u00e8s\u00a0.<\/p>\n
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\n            The famous Portuguese saudade in Gallic style.<\/span>
\n            EDITIONS ALBERT RENE<\/span>
\n        <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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An Album in 19 Languages and Dialects<\/h2>\n
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The release of a new \u00a0Asterix\u00a0 album transcends the borders of \u00a0France\u00a0 and \u00a0Belgium\u00a0; \u00a0\u201cAsterix in Lusitania\u201d\u00a0 is being published simultaneously in \u00a0nineteen languages\u00a0 and dialects across \u00a0twenty-five countries\u00a0!<\/p>\n
    <p>According to the editors, this extensive release includes not only \u00a0French-speaking\u00a0 audiences but also \u00a0German\u00a0, \u00a0American\u00a0, \u00a0English\u00a0, \u00a0Basque\u00a0, \u00a0Catalan\u00a0, \u00a0Danish\u00a0, \u00a0Spanish\u00a0, \u00a0Finnish\u00a0, and many more, broadening the reach of this beloved character.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n
Fabcaro, currently amidst a promotional tour, recently returned from \u00a0Brussels\u00a0 and \u00a0Frankfurt\u00a0 and is set to head off to \u00a0Lisbon\u00a0 and \u00a0Madrid\u00a0. He shared his feelings with \u00a0Midi Libre\u00a0: \u201c\u00a0There\u2019s always a bit of apprehension, and excitement at the same time.\u00a0 We know that quite a few people will read it, and we hope that it pleases. The Portuguese in particular appreciated it, and the former ambassador even found it hilarious!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cLuxury Fatigue\u201d<\/h2>\n
Despite the demanding schedule, Fabcaro humorously referred to his experience as \u201c\u00a0luxury fatigue\u00a0,\u201d stating, \u201cFor three weeks, we’ve been working tirelessly, and I actually began promoting back in August for my novel. But, I\u2019m not complaining\u2014sometimes I just think, \u00a0why release a novel the same year as an Asterix release?\u00a0\u201d<\/p>\n
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\n            A History of the Lusitano People, by Conrad and Fabcaro.<\/span>
\n            EDITIONS ALBERT RENE<\/span>
\n        <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
Looking ahead, would a new \u00a0Asterix\u00a0 project already be in the works? Fabcaro remains grounded: \u201cI am pleased with what I’ve accomplished with these two albums. For future projects, it depends on whether Ferri chooses to return or continue his break. If he opts for the latter, I have a few ideas brewing.\u201d A new era of Asterix awaits, and fans are more than eager to explore what lies beyond \u00a0Lusitania\u00a0.<\/p>\n

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