Tintin has had adventures in Tibet, the South Sea and even on the moon. Yet, he is averse to self examination, is unworldly and trapped in the body and psyche of a teenager. Summoned to Machu Picchu, accompanied by Captain Haddock and Snowy, he embarks on an adventure that will introduce him to the woman he will love, and come to realise that he has the power to become one with all living things. Familiar to millions, this is a recognisable portrait of Herge's Tintin but also a remarkable literary achievement.