There are certainly many words in it I didn't learn in German class. I haven't looked at the Danish translation, but I'll keep what you say about wordplay in mind, if I ever do.

Yes, Moers is definitely fortunate to be able to make his own illustrations! Urgh, don't remind me about the Alan Lee illustrated LoTR. I coveted The Hobbit, way back when, and finally had enough money to buy it for probably 300 Dkr. Now I've seen it on sale for 30,- kr!!! Seriously! I just don't get it. You wouldn't think that to be a book that went out of style either...