1. Graphic Novel Asterix and Cleopatra Written by Rene Goscinny Illustrated by Albert Uderzo

2. Asterix and Cleopatra Originally written in 1965 in French and later translated into English(1969) It Is the 6 th of 31 books in the Asterix comic series. Most of the story is a parody of the movie Cleopatra, including the cover of the book. parody

3. Compare the cover to the movie poster

4. Book summary The book starts with an argument between Cleopatra VII of Egypt and Julius Caesar, in which Caesar belittles the accomplishments of the Egyptian people.

5. Book summary Infuriated, Cleopatra makes a wager with Caesar promising to build a new palace in Alexandria within three months. Alexandria Cleopatra summons Edifis, the best architect in Egypt -- though the actual merit in this distinction is questionable. She promises Edifis that if he builds the palace on time he will be covered with gold; if he fails, he will be a meal for the sacred crocodiles.

6. Questions?????? Does Cleopatra win the bet? Does she cover Edifis with gold?

7. Additional information: The books has been adapted in to a motion picture twice As an animated film in 1968 Asterix and Cleopatra As a live action film in 2002 Asterix and Obelix: Mission Cleopatra The characters have been incorporated into board games, video games and computer software.