Holly Black

How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories

Illustration:Cai, Rovina

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Produktbeschreibung

An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame from bestselling Folk of the Air author Holly Black , with stunning full-colour illustrations by Rovina Cai .

Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue ...

Before Cardan was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. In this sumptuously illustrated tale, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's enigmatic high king. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince , an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing , and familiar but pivotal moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan's perspective.

This new instalment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humour and drama that enchanted readers everyw here. Each chapter is paired w ith lavish and luminous full-colour art, making this the perfect
collector's item to be enjoyed by audiences both new and old.

Produktdetails

• Die ELFENKRONE-Reihe / The Folk of the Air 0
• Verlag: Bonnier Books UK / Hot Key Books
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 33622
• Seitenzahl: 172
• Altersempfehlung: ab 14 Jahren
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. November 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 230mm x 155mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 492g
• ISBN-13: 9781471410017
• ISBN-10: 1471410013
• Artikelnr.: 59579661

Autorenporträt

Holly Black (Author) Holly Black is the no. 1 New York Times bestselling author of fantasy books including the Folk of the Air series, The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, the Spiderwick Chronicles, her adult debut, Book of Night, and an Arthurian picture book called Sir Morien. She was a finalist for an Eisner Award and a Lodestar Award and the recipient of a Mythopoeic Award, a Nebula Award and a Newbery Honor. Her books have been translated into thirty-two languages worldwide and adapted for film. She currently lives in New England with her husband and son in a house with a secret library. Rovina Cai (Illustrator) Rovina Cai is a freelance illustrator who works across a variety of genres. Her poetic imagery has served as book covers, posters and interior art for novels and picture books. She recently won the World Fantasy Award for best artist. Her work has also been recognised by organisations like the Society of Illustrators, and the Children's Book Council of Australia. Rovina works out of a cosy studio in Melbourne, Australia, in an old building that was once a convent and is possibly haunted.

Inhaltsangabe

Holly Black is the author of bestselling contemporary fantasy books for
kids and teens. Her titles include the Spiderwick Chronicles (with Tony
DiTerlizzi), The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, the Magisterium series (with
Cassandra Clare) and the Folk of the Air series, which begins with The
Cruel Prince in 2018, nominated for the CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019, and
winner of the Silver Inky for best International YA book. She has been a a
finalist for an Eisner Award, and the recipient of the Andre Norton Award,
the Mythopoeic Award and a Newbery Honor. She lives in New England with her
husband and son in a house with a secret door. Follow Holly at
blackholly.com or @HollyBlack

Rezensionen

Black continues to build an ever-expanding mythos with her Faerie stories [that] offers new delights along with familiar moments retold. Fans will rejoice in every dark, luscious moment. Kirk