The True Account of the Death by Violence of George's Dragon

by Stan Washburn

A political fable unrelated to our current political complications. A study of fame and its distortions.

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1974

About the author

A multi-faceted artist, Washburn's etchings and paintings are in major collections throughout the country and his first novel, Intent to Harm, was a Book-of-the-Month Club selection in 1994, drawing upon his experience as a police officer.

Reviews

[Stephen]

I think this little book is out of print and, if I am correct, that is further evidence of attempts to distort history by suppressing the true story of George and the dragon. Stan Washburn is a remarkable fellow of diverse talents; he drew the eighteen grotesque etchings which illustrate the text and he wrote it. Washburn might be accused of taking liberties with the story, but one can hardly distort a story which a pastiche of myth, folklore, imagination and hagiography. While a certain measure of reverence must be maintained as regards the patron saint of England, the quantum offered by Washburn is not much. With wry deadpan, the story is told of a time when manticores depredated the Earth. It is important, I think, not to "spoil" this revelatory tale by disclosing the ending, but it is well worth tracking down an out-of-print copy of the text and reading it yourself. This book was the gift of my dear friend Elizabeth Creith of Thessalon, Ontario, who is herself an accomplished and published author and illustrator (among many other artistic gifts). To say that I am grateful is an understatement.

[Gary Meades]

A fantastically cynical political fable with lovely illustrations.

[DoctorM]

Hilarious, dark, witty, and absolutely worth finding.