"A set of tales inspired by the Arabian Nights by the late European comics master Sergio Toppi, exploring a barbaric society where the supernatural is the only remedy to injustice, as Sharaz-de, captive to a cruel and despotic king, must each night spin tales to entertain her master and save her head from the executioner. Tales filled with evil spirits, treasures, risk, and danger, but with ever at their center the passions of gods and men. An adaptation of 1001 Arabian Nights by European comics master Sergio Toppi."--Provided by publisher.

"Featuring a foreword by Walter Simonson"--Cover. Edward Gauvin, translator, English edition. "Originally published in France by MOSQUITO, 2005"--T.p. verso. Originally published in Italian.

The long night --Falcon, falcon, my friend -- I shall heal you, o lord -- I have waited a thousand years -- You will not invoke that name -- Mudgiajd and his king -- l will follow you like a dog -- A city named Abunhiswar -- The stone -- Yazid's treasure -- Tell me why, my lord.