Inspiration and Cultural References
- The book alludes to the well-known French weekly Paris Match in its depiction of reporters from 'Paris Flash', and jibes at its reputation for the questionable accuracy of the articles.
- It also mentions a fashion designer named Tristan Bior, based upon Christian Dior.
- The incident of the unwelcome band playing outside Marlinspike was based on a similar experience of Hergé's who was also obliged to serve them with drinks. To add insult to injury they gave a toast to "Spirou", Tintin's most direct rival.
- Hergé also gave a TV interview at around the time he was working on the story.
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