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ISBN. 978-1-887368-49-0. Abu and the Seven Marvels is a 2002 illustrated fairy tale novel by Richard Matheson, and illustrated by William Stout. [1] Abu is a Persian varlet who seeks the hand of Princess Alicia, in a love triangle with the scheming Grand Vizier Zardak. Inspired heavily by Arabian Nights, Abu must seek tokens from each of the ...
Abu and the 7 marvels by Matheson, Richard, 1926-2013. ... Abu is sent on a virtually impossible mission to bring back tokens of each of the Seven Marvels of the World
In a tale for all ages, humble Abu sets off with a cranky old genie to find the seven marvels of the world and win the hand of the Princess Alicia, daughter of the Sultan Kasim El-Haroud, despite the schemes of the evil Grand Vizier. Genres Fantasy. 135 pages, Hardcover. First published February 1, 2002.
Often, whether the genie will outlast Abu’s timid requests and the all-important journey is seriously in doubt. Matheson’s superb prose deserves only the finest art to bring Abu and the 7 Marvels to life, a challenge William Stout takes on with gusto. His vivid illustrations range from the breathtakingly beautiful, as in a luscious portrait ...
Jan 1, 2002 · Abu and the 7 Marvels. Hardcover – January 1, 2002. In a tale for all ages, humble Abu sets off with a cranky old genie to find the seven marvels of the world and win the hand of the Princess Alicia, daughter of the Sultan Kasim El-Haroud, despite the schemes of the evil Grand Vizier. Discover the latest buzz-worthy books, from mysteries and ...
- Richard Matheson, William Stout
Abu, a young peasant, sets off with the most ancient genie in his country's domain in search of the seven marvels of the world in order to prove himself worthy of the hand of a beautiful princess. With cunningly crafted prose, gorgeous illustrations, and unique characters, this novel reveals itself to be no ordinary genie tale.
Gauntlet presents Richard Matheson’s previously unpublished novel for Young Adults, ABU AND THE 7 MARVELS. Like Y/A novels by Stephen King and Dean Koontz this is actually a book for Matheson fans of ALL ages. The novel revolves around the quest for the 7 marvels of the world, which Abu must find to win the hand of the princess he loves.
