The book of joby by mark ferrari there was a time, about 20 plus years ago, where i bought and read many fantasy novels. The book of joby is a rare gem, the kind that is only seen once every generation or soa novel that sparkles with wit and charm, humor and wisdom, courage and compassion. Ferraris the book of joby, not only does the original justice, but it adds its own spin to the mythos. The basic premise of the book is that god and the devil make a wager the same stupid bet at which a little boy named joby is the center. Ferraris rather grim debut blends arthurian legend into the ageold tale of a bet between god and lucifer. I mean, unless i know the author i usually dont drop the big bucks on a book and author i have never heard of, but i was intrigued. The story is mesmerizing, jobys angst is palpable, the love of god overwhelming, and the malevolence of lucifer and his. The book of joby livros na amazon brasil 9780765356116. Ferrari 2007, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The book of joby by mark j ferrari fantastic fiction. The story is mesmerizing, jobys angst is palpable, the love of god overwhelming, and the malevolence of lucifer and his minions terrifying. Mark j ferrari when lucifer proposes yet another wager to test the worth of humankind, god chooses joby peterson, a stellar nineyearold enthralled with the stories of king arthur, as his champion. It places this stunning fantasy squarely within an imminently believable facsimile of our world, projecting the hardships of living in the modern age on to a rich and varied backdrop of wonder.
Wright the book of joby is a rare gem, the kind that is only seen once every generation or soa novel that sparkles with wit and charm, humor and wisdom, courage and compassion. This site offers news and highlights of his various creative endeavorspast, present, and future. Besides, i can get passed my difficulty because a in his faq mark ferrari acknowledges that the book of joby is not a christian fantasy, and b i think for a lot of people, and i admit there were times even in my own life, where it felt as though god was powerless or indifferent to my circumstances. The book of joby the book of joby is an epic fantasy complete in one volume. Lucifer and god have entered, yet again, into a wager theyve made before, but this time, the existence of creation itself is balanced on the outcome. Lucifer and the creator have entered, yet again, into a wager theyve made many times before, but this time, the existence of creation itself is balanced on the outcome. At the publishers request, this title is being sold without digital rights management software drm applied.
Lucifer and the creator have entered, yet again, into a wager theyve made many times before, but this. Find mark ferrari s 8bitish background art in ron gilberts latest blockbuster retropointandclick adventure game. Mark ferrari has made his living doing freelance illustration for such clients as lucasfilm and lucas arts games, industrial light and magic, electronic arts, chaosium. Discover book depositorys huge selection of mark ferrari books online. Ferrari the book of joby is an epic fantasy complete in one large volume.
Author bio for seventeen years, mark ferrari has made his living doing freelance illustration for such clients as lucasfilm and lucas arts games, industrial light and magic, electronic arts, chaosium games, amaze entertainment, tor, ace, new american library, the science fiction book club, and many others. I liked the simplicity of the cover, and the biblical reference. A towering mythic fantasy in which a mortal of the modern age is tested in a new wager between god. The book of joby pulls gracefully from both the arthurian mythos and christian theology to weave a magical world that is at once immediately accessible, and deeply moving. Ferrari s debut novel, the book of joby, a modernday retelling of the biblical story of job including elements of the king arthur legends. Lucifer and the creator have entered, yet again, into a wager theyve made many times before, but. Buy the book of joby book online at best prices in india on.
After seventeen years working as a fantasy illustrator, mr. Born in california during the twilight years of a weary millennium, nine year old joby peterson dreams of blazing like a bonfire against the gathering darkness of his. The book of joby is an epic fantasy complete in one volume. Mark has always been passionate about storytelling, whether in images or in words.
While i never started with the granddaddy of the all, the lord of the rings, i none the less read a many. Ferrari and mark ferrari 2007, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The book of joby by mark j ferrari book cover, description, publication history. The book of joby is an epic fantasy complete in one volume lucifer and the creator have entered, yet again, into a wager theyve made many times before, but this time, the existence.
It begins with a wager that has taken place before. Ferrari is an illustrator and author currently living and working on orcas island, washington with his wifeauthor and freelance editor, shannon page. Ferrari decided it was time to embrace his other passion as a writer, completing his marvelous first novel the book of joby, which, with apologies to patrick rothfuss the name of the wind and david anthony durhams acacia, could be the fantasy debut of the year. Ferrari 2012, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
Born in california during the twilight years of a weary millennium, nineyearold joby peterson dreams of blazing like a bonfire against the gathering darkness of. It is funny, touching, gripping, infuriating and unforgettable. Ferrarri tells jobys story from about age 9 until 40. The book of joby is an instant classic of contemporary fantasy. I think all good books are occasionally infuriating, and this book is no exception. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mark ferrari reveals himself to be a master storyteller, never once faltering in his quest to entertain.
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