An illustrated addition to the New York Times bestselling Folk of Air trilogy that started with The Cruel Prince from award-winning author Holly Black. An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame. Once upon a time there was a boy with a wicked tongue. Before he was a cruel prince or a wicked king he was a faerie child with a heart of stone . #1 New YorkAn illustrated addition to the New York Times bestselling Folk of Air trilogy that started with The Cruel Prince from award-winning author Holly Black. An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame. Once upon a time there was a boy with a wicked tongue. Before he was a cruel prince or a wicked king he was a faerie child with a heart of stone . #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhames enigmatic high king Cardan. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing and familiar moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy told wholly from Cardans perspective.This new installment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance danger humor and drama that enchanted readers everywhere. Each chapter is paired with lavish and luminous full-color art making this the perfect collectors item to be enjoyed by both new audiences and old.(less)