 First edition | |
| Author | Roger Zelazny, Robert Sheckley |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Don Maitz |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Millennial Contest series |
| Genre | Fantasy, humoristic |
| Publisher | Bantam Spectra |
Publication date | 1991 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 286 |
| ISBN | 0-553-35448-5 |
| Followed by | If at Faust You Don't Succeed |
Bring Me the Head of Prince Charming (1991) is a fantasy novel by Roger Zelazny and Robert Sheckley.
Every millennium a big contest is waged between the forces of good, and the forces of evil, a contest that determines the turn of events in the upcoming millennium. On the side of evil, the demon and master of sabotage, Azzie Elbub and on the side of good is the angel Babriel. Both have to abide by rules and customs set by their respective sects. The contest is a test of human nature and takes the form of a fairy tale involving two humans, a prince and a princess. Their choices will dictate the victor.
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