The Wheel of Time

The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time

Robert Jordan, Teresa Patterson

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The Wheel of Time is one of the most extraordinary works of fantasy ever published – a series that has topped the international bestseller lists and is now appearing in fourteen languages. Since 1990 these eight magnificent books have transported readers to a world so strikingly real, so rich in detail and complexity, it seems to rise from memory rather than the printed page.

This essential companion to The Wheel of Time is for everyone interested in the history and the background of this incredible series – never-before-told legends, previously unknown peoples and lands, exotic beasts and portents of what may come to pass.

With more than 70 full-colour paintings that include stunning new world maps, portraits of the central characters, landscapes, objects of Power and national flags, this comprehensive guide is indispensable to any fan of Robert Jordan.

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Published
1997
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Robert Jordan

Robert Jordan, the legendary author behind The Wheel of Time series, crafted one of the most intricate and expansive fantasy universes ever to grace the genre. Born James Oliver Rigney Jr. in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1948, his early life seemed far removed from the epic world-building and mysticism that would later define his literary career. His love for storytelling, however, began early, nurtured by his voracious reading habits and an interest in history and mythology. Jordan’s path to becoming a literary giant was hardly linear. Before settling into a career as a novelist, he earned a degree in physics from The Citadel and served…