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| Book Title | A Farce to Be Reckoned With |
| Series | Bring Me the Head of Prince Charming |
| Genre | Science Fiction |
| Author | Roger Zelazny & Robert Sheckley |
| Publisher | Bantam Spectra |
| Published | 1995 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Good |
| Condition Notes | Pre-owned mass market paperback with moderate shelf and reading wear. Covers show edge wear, corner wear, surface rubbing, and light creasing. Several stress lines and minor handling marks are visible on both covers. Binding appears intact and the book remains complete and readable. |
| Condition | Good |
The eternal struggle between Good and Evil has entered another quiet period, leaving the demon Azzie Elbub restless and searching for a new diversion. While traveling through Europe, he discovers that morality plays are all the rage and devises a scheme to stage an “immorality play” that will tip the balance in favor of Chaos and Darkness.
Azzie’s ambitious production recruits a colorful cast of humans, supernatural beings, and unexpected participants, all empowered to pursue their deepest desires. As the forces of Heaven attempt to shut down the performance before opening night, the story spirals into increasingly absurd and hilarious complications. The result is a witty fantasy adventure filled with satire, magic, and outrageous humor.
EugeneBookstore Summary: A Farce to Be Reckoned With is the third and final novel in the collaborative fantasy series created by Roger Zelazny and Robert Sheckley. Blending sharp humor, mythology, and parody, the novel continues the adventures of Azzie Elbub while poking fun at fantasy tropes, morality tales, and the cosmic battle between Heaven and Hell.
Fans of humorous fantasy in the tradition of Terry Pratchett and Piers Anthony will appreciate the book’s clever dialogue, imaginative situations, and playful approach to epic themes. The combined talents of Zelazny and Sheckley create a uniquely entertaining fantasy experience.
Collector Notes: This novel completes the trilogy that began with Bring Me the Head of Prince Charming and continued with If at Faust You Don’t Succeed. Collectors often seek all three books together, particularly because they represent one of Roger Zelazny’s final major collaborative projects. The series remains a favorite among readers of comic fantasy and is notable for combining Zelazny’s mythological imagination with Sheckley’s satirical wit.
