THE
LEGEND OF ZELDA: HYRULE HISTORIA IS TOPS
FOR 2013!
ZELDA
LANDS
#6 ON AMAZON’S YEAR-END LIST
December 26, MILWAUKIE, OR—In a
monumental year for entertainment, Dark Horse Comics has secured its place in
video-game-art history with The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia™, which
charted in the top ten as one of 2013’s best-selling books globally.
In February, The Legend of
Zelda: Hyrule Historia soared to the top of the Nielsen BookScan charts,
making it the #1 book in America.
In addition, the book reached
#1 on the Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestseller lists.
Dark Horse announced a record print run, with the number continuing to grow as
The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia dominated orders in the UK, China,
Italy, Spain, and Canada.
“We knew
this book was going to be one of the highlights of the year before it even hit
catalogs,” said Dark Horse’s president and publisher, Mike Richardson, “but no
one could have predicted the unprecedented success and acclaim this book has
received. Hyrule Historia has earned a place in the Dark Horse history
books!”
This
handsome hardcover contains never-before-seen concept art, the full
history of Hyrule, the official chronology of the games, and much more! Starting
with an insightful introduction by the legendary producer and video-game
designer of Donkey
Kong™, Mario™, and
The Legend of Zelda™, Shigeru Miyamoto, this book is crammed full of
information about the storied history of Link™’s adventures from the creators
themselves! As a bonus, The
Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia includes
an exclusive comic by the foremost creative team of The Legend of
Zelda manga—Akira Himekawa!
The Legend of Zelda:
Hyrule Historia is
a must-have for any Legend of Zelda fan!
Praise for The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule
Historia:
“Perfect
for Zelda fans and appealing to gaming historians, Zelda: Hyrule
Historia is a shelf worthy piece of non-fiction about a great
fiction.”—Newsarama
“With the full gamut of
chronology on full display and a nearly ridiculous amount of history and artwork
to sift through, this collection is huge and exhausting. It’s also well worth
it, as this guide is the only one in its existence that could gather so many
facts about such a beloved series and make it as terrific looking as it is.”—EGM
Now
“Hyrule
Historia fulfills on its premise: a history of Hyrule, the wonderful,
legendary world we’ve been falling in love with again and again since 1987. If
you’re looking for the latest collector’s piece to celebrate your love for the
franchise, look no further: Hyrule Historia is
it.”—IGN
“The
Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia
is a work of love for all Zelda fans. The creative team really wanted to
give something back to the people on the 25th Anniversary of the franchise and
with this book they nailed it. With tons of concept art, an official timeline,
insight into the creative process, and a wonderful comic, this book is one that
any Zelda fan will find worthwhile. If you like Zelda, buy
it.”—Weekly Crisis
Look for this highly
sought-after release at your local comic shop or bookstore today! Order online through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Things From Another World!
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