The complete graphic novel adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski’s acclaimed short story collection The Last Wish, including a new, never-before-published adaptation of the story “The Voice of Reason,” in a prestigious oversized deluxe hardcover format.Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Andrzej Sapkowski’s renowned short story “Wiedźmin” (The Witcher), the very first story that introduced readers to Geralt of Rivia and the unforgettable world of The Witcher, debuted in the Polish fantasy magazine Fantastyka.Experience Andrzej Sapkowski’s iconic short stories like never before in this stunning graphic novel adaptation illustrated by 7 distinguished artists. This complete deluxe collection features new cover art with foil stamping, silver foil gilded edges, a cover gallery, sketchbook section, and includes a ribbon bookmark. Collecting the 6 graphic novel adaptations of Sapkowski’s short stories: The Witcher, A Grain of Truth, The Lesser Evil, A Question of Price, The Edge of the World, and The Last Wish, this premium tome ties each story together with the new, never-before-published adaptation of the framing story “The Voice of Reason.” Featuring a foreword by internationally best-selling author Peter V. Brett (The Demon Cycle).Geralt is caught between violent feuds, beastly curses, and the confines of destiny in these tales of tragedy, passion, and bloodlust. Geralt sets out to claim a bounty on a bloodthirsty creature, but he is to cure the monstrosity, not slay it, for the creature is said to be retribution for the king’s dark secret. Next, Geralt encounters a beast with the faculties of man and discovers that within fairy tales, the truth is revealed. Then, superstitions of an inborn evil pit a mage against a young woman, but with each committing acts of cruelty and carnage, who is the true evil? And fate plays a hand at a banquet to find a suitor for the princess when a mysterious guest ignites chaos within the royal family. In another story, Geralt and Dandelion search for a devil who they are to cast out, but not kill. Finally, witness Geralt and the sorceress Yennefer’s first encounter as they battle a djinn whose power lies beyond granting wishes.
