the books of earthsea the complete illustrated edition

Ged, its hero, must face his shadow self before it devours him. is a memorable exploration of the relationship between life and death. This was a magic of words, a magic of true speaking - Neil Gaiman The Earthsea trilogy. trilogy made me look at the world in a new way, imbued everything with a magic that was so much deeper than the magic I'd encountered before then. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. 56 illustrations (including seven lavishly coloured plate sections) With stories as perennial and universally beloved as The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of The Rings-but also unlike anything but themselves-this edition is perfect for those new to the world of Earthsea, as well as those who are well-acquainted with its enchanting magic: to know Earthsea is to love it. Stories include: 'A Wizard of Earthsea', 'The Tombs of Atuan', 'The Farthest Shore', 'Tehanu', 'Tales From Earthsea', 'The Other Wind', 'The Rule of Names', 'The Word of Unbinding', 'The Daughter of Odren', and 'Earthsea Revisioned: A Lecture at Oxford University' With a new introduction by Le Guin herself, this essential edition will also include over fifty illustrations by renowned artist Charles Vess, specially commissioned and selected by Le Guin, to bring her refined vision of Earthsea and its people to life in a totally new way.

Now for the first time ever, they're all together in one volume-including the early short stories, Le Guin's 'Earthsea Revisioned' Oxford lecture, and new Earthsea stories, never before printed. Le Guin's Earthsea novels are some of the most acclaimed and awarded works in literature-they have received prestigious accolades such as the National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, the Nebula Award, and many more honors, commemorating their enduring place in the hearts and minds of readers and the literary world alike. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the timeless and beloved A Wizard of Earthsea - '.reads like the retelling of a tale first told centuries ago' (David Mitchell) - comes this complete omnibus edition of the entire Earthsea chronicles, including over fifty illustrations illuminating Le Guin's vision of her classic saga.Ĭontains the short story, 'The Daughter of Odren', published in print for the first time, and her last story 'Firelight'.

The books of earthsea the complete illustrated edition