An edition of The Name of the Wind (2007)

The Name of the Wind

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An edition of The Name of the Wind (2007)

The Name of the Wind

Illustrated Tenth Anniversary Edition (1)
  • 4.3 (188 ratings) ·
  • 734 Want to read
  • 43 Currently reading
  • 243 Have read

This deluxe, illustrated edition celebrates the New York Times-bestselling series, The Kingkiller Chronicle, a masterful epic fantasy saga that has inspired readers worldwide
This anniversary hardcover includes more than 50 pages of extra content!
- Beautiful, iconic cover by artist Sam Weber and designer Paul Buckley
- Gorgeous, never-before-seen illustrations by artist Dan Dos Santos
- Detailed and updated world map by artist Nate Taylor
- Brand-new author's note
- Appendix detailing calendar system and currencies
- Pronunciation guide of names and places

'I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep.

My name is Kvothe.
You may have heard of me'

So begins the tale of Kvothe - currently known as Kote, the unassuming innkeepter - from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, through his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-riddled city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a difficult and dangerous school of magic. In these pages you will come to know Kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragon-slayer, the legend-hunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin.

The Name of the Wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding must-read title.

Source: https://www.orionbooks.co.uk/books/detail.page?isbn=9781473224087

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Publisher
Gollancz
Language
English
Pages
729

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Cover of: The Name of the Wind
The Name of the Wind
2017, Gollancz
Hardcover in English - Illustrated Tenth Anniversary Edition (1)
Cover of: El nombre del viento
El nombre del viento: Cronicas del asesino de reyes: Primer dia
2013-09, Vintage Espanol
Paperback in Spanish - PRIMERA EDICIÖN VINTAGE ESPANOL (1)
Cover of: The Name of the Wind
The Name of the Wind: The Kingkiller Chronicle: Day One
2011, Gollancz
Paperback in English
Cover of: The Name of the Wind
The Name of the Wind: The Kingkiller Chronicle: day one
2009-04, Daw Books
Paperback in English - printing (21)
Cover of: The Name of the Wind
The Name of the Wind: The Kingkiller Chronicles Day 1
2008-04, DAW Books
Mass Market Paperback in English - 1st paperback printing (11)

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Edition Notes

UK

Published in
London
Copyright Date
2017

Classifications

Library of Congress
PS3618.O8685

Contributors

Jacket Design
Sam Weber
Afterword
Jo Walton
Lettering
John Stevens
Illustrator
Daniel Dos Santos
Map Design and Cartography
Nathan Taylor
Illustrator
Nathan Taylor

The Physical Object

Format
Hardcover
Pagination
xx, 729 p.
Number of pages
729

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL26415238M
ISBN 10
147322408X
ISBN 13
9781473224087
OCLC/WorldCat
1007308015, 1243502817
amazon.co.uk_asin
147322408X
Goodreads
59260055

Work Identifiers

Work ID
OL8479867W
BookBrainz
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Wikidata
Q1195989
MusicBrainz
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Work Description

The Name of the Wind, also called The Kingkiller Chronicle: Day One, is a heroic fantasy novel written by American author Patrick Rothfuss. It is the first book in the ongoing fantasy trilogy The Kingkiller Chronicle. It was published on March 27, 2007, by DAW Books, the novel has been hailed as a masterpiece of high fantasy.

The story begins the tale of Kvothe (pronounced "quothe"), a young man who becomes the most notorious magician his world has ever known. Kvothe narrates his own journey, from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players to his years as a near-feral orphan in a crime-ridden city, and his daring entrance into a prestigious and perilous school of magic.

Patrick Rothfuss's debut novel has been praised for its fresh and earthy originality, transporting readers into the mind of a wizard and the world that shaped him. It explores the truth behind the legend of a hero and how one can become entangled in their own mythology. Rothfuss's powerful storytelling and robust writing have earned him comparisons to renowned fantasy authors such as Tad Williams, George R. R. Martin, and Robert Jordan.

Followed by: The Wise Man's Fear

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