{"product_id":"castle-waiting-9781606996027","title":"Castle Waiting","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Linda Medley\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Fantagraphics Books\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Fantagraphics Books\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Fantasy - Dragons \u0026amp; Mythical Creatures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCastle Waiting\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of an isolated, abandoned castle, and the eccentric inhabitants who bring it back to life. A fable for modern times, it is a fairy tale that's not about rescuing the princess, saving the kingdom, or fighting the ultimate war between Good and Evil -- but about being a hero in your own home. The opening chapter tells the origin of the castle itself, which is abandoned by its princess in a comic twist on \"Sleeping Beauty\" when she rides off into the sunset with her Prince Charming. The castle becomes a refuge for misfits, outcasts, and others seeking sanctuary, playing host to a lively and colorful cast of characters that inhabits the subsequent stories, including a talking anthropomorphic horse, a mysteriously pregnant Lady on the run, and a bearded nun. Linda Medley lavishly illustrates \u003cem\u003eCastle Waiting\u003c\/em\u003e in a classic visual style reminiscent of Arthur Rackham and William Heath Robinson. Blending elements from a variety of sources -- fairy tales, folklore, nursery rhymes -- Medley tells the story of the everyday lives of fantastic characters with humor, intelligence, and insight into human nature. \u003cem\u003eCastle Waiting\u003c\/em\u003e can be read on multiple levels and can be enjoyed by readers of all ages, especially young girls.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fantagraphics Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45146610958487,"sku":"9781606996027","price":1831.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781606996027.webp?v=1767293487","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/castle-waiting-9781606996027","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}