Bring Me the Head of Prince Charming (1991) is a fantasy novel by Roger Zelazny and Robert Sheckley.
Author | Roger Zelazny, Robert Sheckley |
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Cover artist | Don Maitz |
Language | English |
Series | The Millennial Contest series |
Genre | Fantasy, humoristic |
Publisher | Bantam Spectra |
Publication date | 1991 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | Print (hardcover) |
Pages | 286 |
ISBN | 0-553-35448-5 |
Followed by | If at Faust You Don't Succeed |
Introduction
editEvery millennium a big contest is waged between the forces of good, and the forces of evil, a contest that determines the turn of events in the upcoming millennium. On the side of evil, the demon and master of sabotage, Azzie Elbub and on the side of good is the angel Babriel. Both have to abide by rules and customs set by their respective sects. The contest is a test of human nature and takes the form of a fairy tale involving two humans, a prince and a princess. Their choices will dictate the victor.
See also
edit- Prince Charming, stock fairy tale character which the book satirizes.
- Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia, a 1974 movie which seems to lend its title to the novel.
External links
edit- Bring Me the Head of Prince Charming title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database