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The world of Shannara / Terry Brooks & Teresa Patterson ; illustrated by David Cherry and Rob Alexander ; maps by Ann Burgess and James Clouse.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York, NY : Del Rey, c2009.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xiii, 287 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 0345480686
  • 9780345480682
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Contents:
Descent into darkness: the old world and the great wars -- Paranor: the Druid's keep -- The Druids: legacy of mystery -- Realms of the dead -- The Southland: history of the Federation -- The Southland: cities of the Southland -- Two families: a legacy of courage -- The Borderlands: crossroads of the Four Lands -- The Borderlands: fortresses of trade -- The Northland: land of trolls and warlocks -- The Eastland: land of dwarves and Gnomes -- The Westland: land of the elves -- The Westland: guardians of the air -- The lands beyond -- A legacy of magic, darkness, and light -- Parkasia: voyage to a new world -- The Druids of the new order -- Changing life in the Four Lands -- The land of the forbidding -- Rediscovering the Old World -- The fall of the Old World.
Summary: A fully illustrated guide to the people, places, and events of one of the greatest fantasy epics of our time.
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Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 813.54 B873 Available 33111006179077
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The beloved Shannara series by New York Times bestselling author Terry Brooks has been acclaimed as a towering achievement, an unquestioned masterpiece in fantasy literature. Now all the wonders of Shannara have been gathered into one indispensable volume in which Brooks shares candid views on his creation. This completely updated edition includes new entries on the High Druid of Shannara and Genesis of Shannara series, as well as the thrilling connection between Shannara and the Word and the Void trilogy. Illustrated throughout with full-color paintings and black-and-white drawings by award-winning artists David Cherry and Rob Alexander, this comprehensive guide ventures behind the scenes to explore the history, the people, the places, the major events, and, of course, the magic of one of the world's greatest fantasy epics.

What sets Terry Brooks apart? Is it a knack for creating unforgettable characters like Allanon the Druid, Shea Ohmsford, Tom Logan, and Angel Perez-men and women, gnomes and wizards, who come alive on the page? Is it the haunting and utterly believable evil of his darker creations: the foul Dagda Mor, the murderous Jachyra, the enigmatic Ilse Witch, the ruthless Druid Shadea a'Ru? Whatever the secret of Brooks's storytelling magic, generations of readers have fallen under its spell.

Sure to tantalize faithful fans and newcomers alike, The World of Shannara is the ultimate gateway into the fantasy realm of Terry Brooks-and the perfect companion to take along on the journey of a lifetime.

"A remarkable guide to the people, places, and events of one of the greatest fantasy epics of our time" -- Cover.

Includes index.

Descent into darkness: the old world and the great wars -- Paranor: the Druid's keep -- The Druids: legacy of mystery -- Realms of the dead -- The Southland: history of the Federation -- The Southland: cities of the Southland -- Two families: a legacy of courage -- The Borderlands: crossroads of the Four Lands -- The Borderlands: fortresses of trade -- The Northland: land of trolls and warlocks -- The Eastland: land of dwarves and Gnomes -- The Westland: land of the elves -- The Westland: guardians of the air -- The lands beyond -- A legacy of magic, darkness, and light -- Parkasia: voyage to a new world -- The Druids of the new order -- Changing life in the Four Lands -- The land of the forbidding -- Rediscovering the Old World -- The fall of the Old World.

A fully illustrated guide to the people, places, and events of one of the greatest fantasy epics of our time.

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