| The Wheel of Time Companion: The People, Places, and History of the Bestselling Series Contributor(s): Jordan, Robert (Author), McDougal, Harriet (Author), Romanczuk, Alan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0765314614 ISBN-13: 9780765314611 Publisher: Tor Books OUR PRICE: $35.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Science Fiction & Fantasy - Literary Criticism | Reference |
| Dewey: 813.54 |
| LCCN: 2015023088 |
| Series: Wheel of Time |
| Physical Information: 2.5" H x 6.8" W x 9.5" (2.30 lbs) 816 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The definitive encyclopedia of The Wheel of Time series, the companion sheds light on some of the most intriguing aspects of the world, including biographies and motivations of many characters that never made it into the books, but helped bring Jordan's world to life. Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time(R) by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. Over the course of fifteen books and millions of words, the world that Jordan created grew in depth and complexity. However, only a fraction of what Jordan imagined ended up on the page, the rest going into his personal files. Included in the volume in an A-to-Z format are: An entry for each named characterAn inclusive dictionary of the Old Tongue New maps of the Last Battle New portraits of many characters Histories and customs of the nations of the world The strength level of many channelers Descriptions of the flora and fauna unique to the world And much more! The Wheel of Time Companion will be required reading for The Wheel of Time's millions of fans. The Wheel of Time(R) New Spring: The Novel #1 The Eye of the World #2 The Great Hunt #3 The Dragon Reborn #4 The Shadow Rising #5 The Fires of Heaven #6 Lord of Chaos #7 A Crown of Swords #8 The Path of Daggers #9 Winter's Heart #10 Crossroads of Twilight #11 Knife of Dreams By Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson #12 The Gathering Storm #13 Towers of Midnight #14 A Memory of Light By Robert Jordan Warrior of the Altaii By Robert Jordan and Teresa Patterson The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time By Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, and Maria Simons The Wheel of Time Companion By Robert Jordan and Amy Romanczuk Patterns of the Wheel: Coloring Art Based on Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time |
Contributor Bio(s): Jordan, Robert: - Robert Jordan was born in 1948 in Charleston, South Carolina. He taught himself to read when he was four with the incidental aid of a twelve-years-older brother, and was tackling Mark Twain and Jules Verne by five. He was a graduate of The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, with a degree in physics. He served two tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Army; among his decorations are the Distinguished Flying Cross with bronze oak leaf cluster, the Bronze Star with "V" and bronze oak leaf cluster, and two Vietnamese Gallantry Crosses with palm. A history buff, he also wrote dance and theater criticism and enjoyed the outdoor sports of hunting, fishing, and sailing, and the indoor sports of poker, chess, pool, and pipe collecting. Robert Jordan began writing in 1977 and went on to write The Wheel of Time(R), one of the most important and best selling series in the history of fantasy publishing with over 14 million copies sold in North America, and countless more sold abroad. Robert Jordan died on September 16, 2007, after a courageous battle with the rare blood disease amyloidosis.McDougal, Harriet: - HARRIET MCDOUGAL, former Editorial Director of Tom Doherty Associates, was Robert Jordan's wife and editor. She selected Brandon Sanderson to complete the series after Jordan's untimely death, and was his editor as well. She is the mail editor behind Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time Companion.Romanczuk, Alan: - ALAN ROMANCZUK, with Maria Simons, has been part of Robert Jordan and Harriet McDougal's editorial assistant team for a combined 18 years, and Harriet's for 14. They worked with Brandon Sanderson to complete the last three volumes of the Wheel of Time (TM) series: The Gathering Storm, Towers of Midnight, and A Memory of Light. Romanczuk is also a contributor to The Wheel of Time Companion.Simons, Maria: - MARIA SIMONS, with Alan Romanczuk, has been part of Robert Jordan and Harriet McDougal's editorial assistant team for a combined 18 years, and Harriet's for 14. They worked with Brandon Sanderson to complete the last three volumes of the Wheel of Time (TM) series: The Gathering Storm, Towers of Midnight, and A Memory of Light. Simons is also a contributor to The Wheel of Time Companion. |