Red King Black Rook
by:
Steven Archer (author)
The Red King Black Rook chapbook is a steampunk fable for the modern age. It tells the story of a king's court and what happens when a crafty avian advisor, the Rook, gains the king's ear. Written and illustrated by artist Steven Archer it includes more than 30 drawings.
The Red King Black Rook chapbook is a steampunk fable for the modern age. It tells the story of a king's court and what happens when a crafty avian advisor, the Rook, gains the king's ear. Written and illustrated by artist Steven Archer it includes more than 30 drawings.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781933293769 (1933293764)
Publish date: February 9th 2009
Publisher: Raw Dog Screaming Press
Pages no: 52
Edition language: English
I really enjoyed this little chapbook. The artwork makes it worth the buy, to be sure. The story, while well told, methodically marches on to what one must guess will be a surprising ending (it is, mildly). Yes, it could have been much more clever, but it is worth your time, nonetheless.