The Eye Of the World
by Jordan, Robert
The Eye of the World (abbreviated as tEotW or EotW by fans) is the first book of The Wheel of Time (WoT) fantasy series written by American author Robert Jordan. It was published by Tor Books and released on January 15, 1990. The unabridged audio book is read by Michael Kramer and Kate Reading (Jennifer Mendenhall). On January 2, 2002, The Eye of the World was re-released as two separate books aimed at a young adult literature market, with larger text and a handful of illustrations.
First edition identification
Although the first printing of The Eye of the World that went to market was a paperback, the hardcover is the most sought-after by collectors. The first printing of hardcovers was meant mainly for libraries and limited to around 1500 copies, and so very few remain in collectible condition. The copyright page for the paperback and the hardcover first editions include both the ISBNs for the paperback and the hardcover. Later printings removed the duplicated ISBNS.
True first editions of The Eye of the World will have “First edition, February 1990” on the copyright page, along with a full number line including number 1. The jacket price is $24.95 (later printings were $27.95).
The publisher later rebound paperbacks into hardbacks for reprints. Those rebound paperbacks are a popular variation for collectors as well. 5000 ARC (Advanced Review Copies) of The Eye of the World were printed – these have a different cover than the first printing.
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On Jun 27, 2019, Anonymous said
What a fantastic book! So much depth to the characters and this is written so well i found it impossible to put down. Robert Jordan has a way of pulling you in and making you visualize so clearly what is happening that its as if you yourself were there!
On Sep 12, 2017, a reader said
Great start to a great series! The mid books get bogged down in too many details, but the early books (and final ones, written by Brandon Sanderson based on Jordan's notes) are among the finest fantasy books in the modern era.
On Apr 3, 2013, fireflower537 said
If Robert Jordan would have kept things on a MUCH shorter MUCH simpler level he might have had a great series. He would have been able to finish the books before his death at only 58. I only read the first three and I have since regretted it.
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The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, Book 1) (Wheel of Time, 1)
by Jordan, Robert
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- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
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- First Edition
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- 1990-01-15
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- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0312850093
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- 1
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Hamilton, Ontario, CAN
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$2,999.99
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Tor Books, 1990-01-15. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Signed. Signed American 1st edition, 22nd printing. Contains the numberline 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22. Signed on the title page by author. Jacket is in Very Good + condition. Minor wear to corners of jacket. Jacket is NOT price clipped. Covers are clean and bright.… Read more about this item Item Price
$2,999.99
The Eye of the World
by Robert Jordan
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- Used - Near Fine
- Published
- 2011
- ISBN 10
- 0356501523
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Newmarket, Suffolk, GBR
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$503.27
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2011 UK hardcover edition published by Orbit. This is one of a limited number (purportedly just 2000) of this particular edition (1st Thus). Decorative foil 'Wheel of Time' motif to spine, that is echoed in the matching black slipcase - no dust-cover as issued. New and unread and provided in near fine condition.
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$503.27
The Eye of the World (Wheel of Time)
by Robert Jordan
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- Used; Good
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- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1857230760
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Milton Keynes , Buckinghamshire, GBR
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$5.01
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Orbit. Paperback. Used; Good. **Simply Brit** Shipped with Premium postal service within 24 hours from the UK with impressive delivery time. We have dispatched from our book depository; items of good condition to over ten million satisfied customers worldwide. We are committed to providing you with reliable and efficient service at all times. 12/12/1991 Item Price
$5.01
The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, Book 1) (Wheel of Time, 1)
by Jordan, Robert
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- Used - Very Good-
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- Very Good-
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- Tenth Printing
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- 1990-01-15
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- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0312850093
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- 1
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Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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$1,750.00
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Tor Books, 1990-01-15. Tenth Printing. Hardcover. Very Good-/Very Good-. Signed by Author. Signed by Robert Jordan on title page. Signed by Robert Jordan at a book signing event in Dayton, Ohio. Comes with letter of provenance. Tenth printing. Hardcover in jacket, price intact on jacket flap. Foxing and a couple spot stains to page edges. Text is clean… Read more about this item Item Price
$1,750.00
The Eye Of The World: Book 1 of the Wheel of Time (Soon to be a major TV series)
by Jordan, Robert
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- Used - Very Good
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- Paperback
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- 0356503828
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GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, GBR
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$1.93
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Paperback. Very Good. Item Price
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The Eye of the World
by Robert Jordan
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- Used - Fine-
- Jacket Condition
- Fine-
- Edition
- First UK Hardcover Edition - First Printing
- Published
- 1990
- Binding
- Hardcover in Dust Jacket
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- 1
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Oakland, California, USA
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$2,525.00
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The Eye of the World (Book One of the Wheel of Time) by Robert Jordan. Hardcover First UK Edition - First Printing Orbit 1991 (true first edition TOR/Tom Doherty & Assoc. US 1990). Fine- in Fine- Dust Jacket. A near perfect copy with typical aging to the text-block with a hint it was probably read once, very slight aging to… Read more about this item Item Price
$2,525.00
The Eye Of The World: Book 1 of the Wheel of Time (Soon to be a major TV series)
by Jordan, Robert
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- Used - Good
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- Paperback
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- 0356503828
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GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, GBR
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$1.93
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Paperback. Good. Item Price
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The Eye Of The World: Book 1 of the Wheel of Time: Book 1 of the Wheel of Time (Now a major TV series): 1/12
by Jordan, Robert
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- Used - Very Good
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- Paperback
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- 1857230760
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GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, GBR
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$2.33
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Paperback. Very Good. Item Price
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The Eye Of The World: Book 1 of the Wheel of Time:
by Jordan, Robert
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- Used - Very good-
- Published
- 1995
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- Paperback
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- 1857230760
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Forrestfield, Western Australia, AUS
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$6.00
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England: Orbit, 1995. Book. Very good-. Soft cover. Covers a little corner creased. Original cover design. Item Price
$6.00
The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, Book 1) (Numbered Deluxe Collector's Edition)
by Jordan, Robert
- Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Published
- 2022
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0356519473
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- 1
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St Albans, GBR
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$301.97
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London: Orbit, 2022. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/No Jacket. 1st Printing. Numbered Deluxe Collector's Edition in Slipcase. Brand new copy. Item Price
$301.97
The Eye Of The World: Book 1 of the Wheel of Time: Book 1 of the Wheel of Time (Now a major TV series): 1/12
by Jordan, Robert
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- Used - Good
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- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1857230760
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GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, GBR
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$2.33
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Paperback. Good. Item Price
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The Eye of the World
by Robert Jordan
- Condition
- Used - Very good
- Jacket Condition
- Near fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1990
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
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DENVER, Colorado, USA
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$150.00
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TOR, 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good/Near fine. First edition, thirteenth printing. All pages are bright, clean and unmarked. Jacket is vibrant, free of any scuffing or tears, and not price clipped. Protected in mylar. Minor bumping to spine ends and board corners. Binding and hinges are secure, although spine has started to become slightly concave from reading,… Read more about this item Item Price
$150.00
The Eye Of The World: Book 1 of the Wheel of Time
by Jordan, Robert
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- Used - Good+
- Published
- 2010
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- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1857230760
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- 1
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Forrestfield, Western Australia, AUS
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$6.00
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England: Orbit, 2010. Book. Good+. Soft cover. Spine is creased, covers rubbed and marked. Well loved!. Item Price
$6.00
The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, Book 1)
by Robert Jordan
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- Used: Good
- Published
- 1990-11-15
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- Mass Market Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0812511816
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- 1
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HOUSTON, Texas, USA
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$6.96
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Tor Fantasy, 1990-11-15. Mass Market Paperback. Used: Good. Item Price
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The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, Book 1) (Wheel of Time, 1)
by Jordan, Robert
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- New
- ISBN 10
- 0312850093
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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$31.00
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The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, Book 1)
by Jordan, Robert
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- Used - Acceptable
- Published
- 1990
- Binding
- Mass Market Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0812511816
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- 1
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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$5.99
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Tor Fantasy, 1990. Mass Market Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
$5.99
The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, Book 1)
by Robert Jordan
- Condition
- Used:Good
- Published
- 1990-01-15
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0312850093
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- 1
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HOUSTON, Texas, USA
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$31.24
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Tor Books, 1990-01-15. Hardcover. Used:Good. Item Price
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THE EYE OF THE WORLD
by Jordan, Robert
- Condition
- Used - Very Good with no dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Published
- 1990
- Binding
- Softcover
- ISBN 10
- 0812500482
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- 1
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Overland Park, Kansas, USA
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$34.60
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Tor. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. 0812500482 . First soft cover edition-wrappers. Full number print line including 1 and first edition statement. First book in the Wheel of Time series. The trade paperback First Edition/First Printing published simultaneousy with the hardcover. Some vertical creasing to spine and small former owner… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Eye Of The World: Book 1 of the Wheel of Time: Book 1 of the Wheel of Time (Now a major TV series): 1/12
by Jordan, Robert
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- Used - Acceptable
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- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1857230760
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GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, GBR
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$2.33
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Paperback. Acceptable. Item Price
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The Eye Of The World
by Jordan, Robert
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- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Not Issued
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- Audio CD
- ISBN 10
- 1593974329
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- 1
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Madill, Oklahoma, USA
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$119.95
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The Publishing Mills. Audio CD. Fine/Not Issued. 1994. Audiobook. Fine. Tewnty Five CD's. 30 hours running time. Read by Kate Reading and Michael Kramer. Book One in The Wheel of Time. The CD's are fine. The box shows wear. Books are packed and shipped in boxes. Unabridged. Out of print. Item Price
$119.95