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The Rivan Codex
Ancient Texts of the Belgariad and the Malloreon
by David Eddings ; Leigh Eddings
ISBN: 0345424026
ISBN-13: 9780345424020
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
This is a collection of writings that expand upon some of the more obscure references made in the many fantasy series by these prolific authors. Included are most of the "holy books" referred to by various characters, along with historical and informational writings on the world of the series. Not exactly short fiction, but not non-fiction either, this collection will explain much to those familiar with the series.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published date: 1998
Size: 6.75 x 9.75 inches
Weight: 1.6 pounds
Pages: 394
Publisher's Notes
Ancient Texts of The Belgariad and The MalloreonWhen David Eddings sketched a strange map one morning before work, he took the first step in an extraordinary imaginative journey that would last for years and result in a majestic saga of Gods, Kings, and Sorcerers--one loved by millions of readers the world over. Now David and Leigh Eddings take us on a fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of the extensive background materials they compiled before beginning the masterpiece of epic fantasy unforgettably set down in The Belgariad and The Malloreon and their two companion volumes, Belgarath the Sorcerer and Polgara the Sorceress.Our tour stretches from the wealthy Empire of Tolnedra to the remote Isle of the Winds, from the mysterious mountains of Ulgoland to the forbidding reaches of darkest Mallorea. We will visit the time before Time when two opposing Destinies began the cataclysmic struggle for supremacy that would involve Gods and men alike, crack a world asunder, and threaten to unravel the fabric of the universe itself. We will see the origin of the Orb of Aldur and glimpse the final act upon the Sardion Stone.Along the way, we will stop to greet old friends: Belgarath, the Old Wolf, disciple of the god Aldur; Polgara, his enigmatic daughter; brave Belgarion, the Rivan King; and his beautiful Queen, Ce'Nedra. Old enemies will be waiting, too: the maimed god Torak, evil incarnate; Zandramas, fearsome Child of the Dark; and the tragically corrupted traitor, Belzedar.Rare volumes will be opened to your eyes. Sacred holy books in which you may read the secrets of the Gods themselves and of their prophets. Scholarly histories of the rise and fall of empires from the Imperial Library at Tol Honeth. The profound mysteries of the Malloreon Gospels.Brimming with the adventure, romance, and excitement readers have come to expect from David and Leigh Eddings--including invaluable advice for aspiring writers on how and how not to create their own fantasy worlds--The Rivan Codex will enrich your understanding of all that has gone before . . . and whet your appetite for all that is yet to come.
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The Rivan Codex: Ancient Texts of THE BELGARIAD and THE MALLOREON
Leigh Eddings
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Eddings, David & Eddings, Leigh
DEL REY / Ballantine, 1998-09-14. 1st 10/1998. Hardback. Reading Copy or Better (a more c. Hardback : DEL REY / Ballantine : 42402 : 1st 10/1998 : Very Good + : Dust Jacket : Cover Artist: Taylor, Geoff / Colbert, Cathy ( more information) Offered by Art Vaughan's Used Books (United States)
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THE RIVAN CODEX Ancient Texts of THE BELGARIAD and THE MALLOREON
Eddings, Leigh
Del Rey. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. An attractive copy. First printing. HC/DJ - near fine. Hardcover has a little bumping to spine ends & slight soiling outer edge of pages - otherwise clean & tight. Jacket has light scuffing & a little edge wrinkling/wear, not clipped. "The Rivan Codex was published to answer the many letters David and Leigh Eddings have received from students, teachers, and aspiring writers. It's a companion to the 12-book fantasy series comprised of The Belgariad (five books) , The Malloreon (five books) , Belgarath the Sorcerer and Polgara the Sorceress...." [630]; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 394 pages . ( more information) Offered by Ravenswood Books (Canada)
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The Rivan Codex
Eddings, David & Leigh
New York: Ballantine Books, 1998 Maroon cover w/ navy spine and gilt lettering, 394 pp uncut, 1st U.S. Edition stated, dj colorful,some shelf rubbing with a small chip out of bottom front edge, otherwise a very nice copy.. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Azure Books & Collectibles (Canada)
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