By Chance or Providence

After reading the King's story on Becky Cloonan's Instagram I HAD to get this comic. The Hunter's perspective and what happens next in this same tale just GOT me. Like every heart string was pulled.And the other stories to accompany it left me with a similar melancholy. I don't know what it is. I can't imagine it would hit everyone this way either, but if you are 1. Into feeling sad, 2. A hopeless romantic with emphasis on hopelessness or 3. Just really into art that conveys a thousand words in a single panel, I'd recommend it.

A professor of mine recommended Cloonan’s work to me. I hurried to find any books out by them and found this one to really satisfy me. These stories are short dramatic tales are told like riveting folklore and the art solidifies that point. Savor the pages as you read them, possibly even read it again; there is some deep stuff to pull from this book. I look forward to seeing more of Cloonan’s stories and I believe most should too...

I have a lot of questions left over after reading this compilation, and I get the sense I'm supposed to. In some ways I prefer that, because my interpretation will change every time I go back and re-read it. You can see the artist's progression as the book unfolds; her understanding of the time period and historical costume is tight and nuanced. She has a natural flair for dramatic lighting--the woodcut styling reminds me of Albrecht Durer--and I'm incredibly impressed by the visual poetry of her panel composition. This is just a lovely read, highly recommended for fans of dark history and the macabre.

The art and stories in this work are haunting, enchanting, and breathtaking. You'll love this book -- please buy it!

The art throughout this book is stunning. Each story is short, but so well told that it will leave you thinking back to it throughout the day. I only wish there were more volumes.

Such a beautiful book. I'll say that I think the stories are a little weak in parts, but I've gone through it several times just to stare at the art.

Absolutely riveting from start to finish. I had no idea what to expect, and then I couldn't put it down. I reread each short story several times in one sitting. Becky Cloonan is brilliant and skilled, in both storytelling and art. I am a new fan.

Brilliant art - brilliant storytelling

This book was amazing. All 3 of the short stories are beautiful, haunting, and leave you thinking about them long after you finish reading. A bit reminiscent of some of the stories you'd find in the Witcher. Becky Cloonan is as good a writer as she is an artist! And the art here was fantastic, perfect for the stories being told. All I can say is that I really hope that Cloonan gets her own series in this style, so we can enjoy more of her incredible work! 5/5

O encadernado reúne três excelentes contos da roteirista e ilustradora Becky Cloonan.Falam principalmente de amor em um mundo medieval, com fantasia e mistério, sem ser piegas ou cair na mesmice. Esteja certo que ao final de cada um, você voltará para rele-lo imediatamente.Cada conto ocupa cerca de 1/4 das paginas, sendo que a quarta parte fica por conta de rascunhos e artes de Cloonan.

While I already owned all of the stories contained in this book in their individual, minicomic forms, I couldn't resist picking up this collection as well! It's more durable, and easier to share with friends to get them hooked as well, and each tale is so good I have zero issues paying for it twice! If you like spooky, mournful, BEAUTIFULLY illustrated fairytales, this book is definitely for you!

Cloonan es una diosa, dibuja de una forma distintiva, estilizado, con trazos gruesos pero limpios, cada panel podría ser un fondo de pantalla o te dan ganas de colgarlo en tu sala.

Gorgeous artwork, poetic haunting stories, and handsome dudes and ladies all over the place. Nice. ;)