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Author Foreword

“Beauty and the Beast” is truly a story for the ages. Its themes will resonate with fans no matter the time period. For me, Disney's 1991 animated film version deftly captures the elements that make this classic tale so wonderful.

But even more incredible is the film preceding it by 45 years, Jean Cocteau's La Belle et la Bete. Cocteau's 1946 black and white interpretation of the traditional fairy tale is packed with atmosphere, danger, and fantasy.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast bears a striking resemblance to Jean Cocteau's film, including a fearsome beast, a magic-filled castle, and enchanted objects. That kind of homage tells you something about the power of Cocteau's work. In fact, I recommend you drop everything (well, after reading this book!) and watch La Belle et la Bete if you haven't already done so. It'll be the ultimate “Beauty and the Beast” feather in your cap.

Lord of Snow and Ice is my ode to “Beauty and the Beast.” This revisionist fairy tale both inverts and subverts “Beauty and the Beast” while also featuring many of the familiar elements you've come to enjoy in such a story. During the course of this particular adventure, you'll encounter magic, danger, forbidden romance, and erotic thrills.

So don your coat, hat, scarf, and gloves because you're about to enter the mystical, wintry realm of the Lord of Snow and Ice.