Crab with the Golden Claws: Misprinted spine?

Hi everyone.
I have found a misprint on the spine of my Tintin book. it is a 2018 Farshore edition.
On the spine the title of the book is written as "THE CARB WITH THE GOLDEN CLAWS" instead of "THE CRAB WITH THE GOLDEN CLAWS" and the publishers name is also mispelled as "FarShare" instead of "FarShore"
Has anyone seen this before and is it rare?

I don't think I have ever seen that, so interesting spot.
As to how rare it is, who can say? We don't know how many copies were printed, nor how many were sold of that version, so the answer is that we just don't know.
It also should be kept in mind that even if it is rare, it probably has little or no monetary value, as misprints tend to be not very collectable.
I'm really more suprised that the name of the published would be misprinted; titles have to be changed and reset from time to time, so undoubtedly errors creep in (we've had many a long discussion about the title of The Broken Ear getting a "Tintin and" added to it on spines and cover thumbnail pictures on the backs of books). The publisher's name however should be the same on all its publications, and - in the case of a series like Tintin - I might have thought that it would be easy to spot when next to all the other volumes on a shelf, if they were right and one was wrong.

But as I said, good spot! Has anyone else seen one in circulation?

hey guys is the bulgarian 1st edition of the crab with the golden claws rare? Because i have it and people are telling me i have one of the rarest editions that cannot be found anywhere. Is it true and how can i know how rare it is?

Is the bulgarian edition rare

NayKray
The Short Answer: It's a Bootleg
​The "Carb" and "Farshare" typos are the most famous "smoking guns" in the world of counterfeit Tintin books. These are not official misprints from the legitimate publisher; they are produced by unauthorized printers, primarily distributed through third-party sellers on sites like Amazon, eBay, and various regional marketplaces.
​1. The "Farshare" Giveaway
​The official UK publisher of Tintin is Farshore (an imprint of HarperCollins). In 2021, the publisher rebranded from "Egmont" to "Farshore." Counterfeiters tried to update their copies to match the new branding but misspelled the name as Farshare.
​Note on your "2018" date: Even if the book says "2018" inside, the "Farshore" branding didn't exist until 2021. This date discrepancy is another major red flag that the copyright page has simply been copied and pasted by the bootleggers.
​2. The "CARB" with the Golden Claws
​The typo "THE CARB WITH THE GOLDEN CLAWS" on the spine is a classic error found in these specific pirated sets. While a genuine misprint from a real publisher can sometimes increase a book's value, a typo on a counterfeit book generally makes it worth significantly less than a legitimate copy.
​How to verify it's a fake:
​If you look closely at your book, you will likely notice these other common issues with the "Farshare" editions:
​Print Quality: The line art may look slightly blurry or pixelated, and the colors are often much darker or "muddier" than the originals.
​Paper Quality: The pages are usually thinner and may feel more like cheap magazine paper rather than the high-quality, thick paper used in official editions.
​The Smell: Many of these bootleg sets have a very strong, distinct chemical or "petroleum" smell due to the cheap industrial ink used in the printing process.
​The Box: If it came in a box set, the cardboard is usually much thinner and more prone to tearing than the sturdy official Farshore box.
​Is it rare?
​Sadly, no. While it's a "rare" occurrence in official publishing, there are thousands of these counterfeit sets in circulation right now. They are often sold for a fraction of the retail price (e.g., $50 for a full set vs. the $150+ for a real one).
​What to do next:
If you bought this recently from a major platform like Amazon or eBay, you should report it as a "counterfeit item." These platforms have strict policies against pirated goods and will almost always grant you a full refund.
​Community Tip: If you want a guaranteed genuine set, look for books with the Egmont or Mammoth logos on the spine. These older editions are rarely faked and the print quality is superb!

That "Farshare" vs. "Farshore" mix-up is actually my biggest clue that these sets are completely bootlegged. In my opinion, it's the ultimate giveaway for the massive wave of counterfeit Tintin box sets flooding online marketplaces right now. What happened is that back in 2021, the official UK publisher, Egmont, rebranded as "Farshore." The counterfeiters tried to be slick and quickly updated their printing templates to match the new logos, but they completely botched the spelling, printing "Farshare" on the spines and back covers instead.

You don't just have to take my word for it, either, if you check out global Tintin collector forums and book subreddits, this exact "Farshare" blunder is widely documented by other buyers who got scammed. The community frequently points out this exact typo, along with another hilarious mistake on the spine of The Crab with the Golden Claws that reads "THE CARB WITH THE GOLDEN CLAWS," as definitive proof of a pirated copy printed on cheap paper with sketchy, chemically smelling ink