Perceval: King Arthur's Knight of the Holy Grail * SIGNED * by Spirin // FIRST EDITION //

Perkins, John - illustrated by Gennady SPIRIN

ISBN 10: 0761453393 / ISBN 13: 9780761453390

Published by Marshall Cavendish Children, 2007

About this Item

STATED FIRST edition AND FIRST Printing, with publishers full number line on copyright page. Gennady Spirin has used a gold pen to boldly * SIGN * (signature only) on the title page. No other markings - A FLAWLESS copy. Fabulous color throughout. Dust jacket (UNclipped) mirrors the glossy boards and is in Mint condition. A beautiful perfect volume. Mylar protected jacket.

Seller Inventory # 000100

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Perceval: King Arthur's Knight of the Holy Grail * SIGNED * by Spirin // FIRST EDITION //
• Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Children
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761453393
• ISBN 13: 9780761453390
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Spirin, Gennadii
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: New
• Signed: Signed by Illustrator(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • SIGNED
  • Illustrated

About this title

Synopsis

Retells the Arthurian legend of Perceval, a foolish and impatient boy who realizes his dream of becoming a great knight, but meets with misfortune when he forgets to pray and serve God.

Reviews

Gorgeous classical-style artwork accompanies this text-heavy adaptation of Chretien de Troyes' Perceval. Perkins stays close to the source, including some of the more enigmatic parts of the story of Kings while glossing over saucier bits to keep the telling age appropriate. The young knight starts off as a foolish, headstrong boy, but soon becomes one of Arthur's champions as he travels the land, besting opponents and rescuing distressed damsels. Younger readers will need help navigating the more oblique parts of the story, such as Perceval's encounter with the Fisher King, but there are still plenty of straightforward heroics to keep the pages turning. As with de Troyes' original, the tale ends abruptly and without resolution, and Perkins provides insight into story variations in an author's note. Throughout, Spirin's intricate full-color paintings, done in the gesso technique used by medieval and Renaissance painters, display a range of passions and action. A handsome volume, this may entice young readers to breach the much-storied lore of Arthur's court. Ian Chipman
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