ROBIN HOOD – KING OF SHERWOOD
Airship 27 Productions & Cornerstone Book Publishers are proud to announce the release of Robin Hood – King of Sherwood, a brand new full length novel by I.A. Watson.
In 1190, two years after resting the crown from his father, Henry II, Richard the Lionhearted departed France for the Holy Lands and the Third Crusade. He left behind regents, Hugh, Bishop of Durham and his chancellor, William de Longchamp. But his younger brother, Prince John, lusted after the crown and saw Richard’s absence as a golden opportunity to seize control. John began a program of heavy taxation that threatened to destroy the social-economic stability of the England.
While the royals conspired against each other, it was the people of the land who suffered. Working under inhumane laws, they became no more than indentured slaves to the landed gentry. Amidst this age of turmoil and pain, there arose a man with the courage to challenge the aristocracy and fight for the weak and helpless. He was an outlaw named Robin of Loxley and how he became the champion of the people is a time worn legend that has entertained readers young and old.
Now, I.A. Watson brings his own vivid imagination to the saga, setting it against the backdrop of history but maintaining the iconic elements that have endeared the tale of Robin Hood throughout the ages. It is a fresh and rousing retelling of an old legend, imbuing it with a modern sensibility readers will applaud. The book features a stunning painted cover by professional artist, Mike Manley and black and white interior illustrations by the book’s designer, Rob Davis.
Airship 27 Productions is extremely proud to present – ROBIN HOOD – KING OF SHERWOOD!
ISBN: 1-934935-65-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-934935-65-1
Produced by Airship 27
Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers
Release date: 03/25/2010
Retail Price: $21.95
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
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4 comments:
Sounds very cool. Is there a sample chapter posted somewhere that I can peruse?
I'm not sure. Check out http://www.gopulp.info/
Bobby
Between the amazing cover art and the talent of the author (which has been demonstrated in the Sherlock Holmes book, along with some other stuff of his I've read this year that hasn't come out yet), I cannot wait to grab a copy of this and dig in!
There's a sample online at http://www.chillwater.org.uk/writing/robin%20hood%20-%20king%20of%20sherwood%20preview.htm
Hope yoyu like it.
IW
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