Origins of The Wheel of Time: The Legends and Mythologies that Inspired Robert Jordan
Language: English
Published by Tor Books, 2022
Series: Book 9 of 9 - Wheel of Time
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- Title
- Origins of The Wheel of Time: The Legends and Mythologies that Inspired Robert Jordan
- Author
- Livingston, Michael
- Publisher
- Tor Books
- Publication year
- 2022
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1250860520
- ISBN 13
- 9781250860521
- Item weight
- 2.315 pounds
- Dimensions
- 6.45 inches width by 9.5 inches height by 1.05 inches depth
- Series
- Book 9 of 9: Wheel of Time
"Jordan has come to dominate the world Tolkien began to reveal." -The New York Times on The Wheel of Time(R) series
Explore never-before-seen insights into the Wheel of Time, including:
- A brand-new, redrawn world map by Ellisa Mitchell using change requests discovered in Robert Jordan's unpublished notes
- An alternate scene from an early draft of The Eye of the World
- The long-awaited backstory of Nakomi
- 8 page, full color photo insert
Take a deep dive into the real-world history and mythology that inspired the world of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time(R). Origins of The Wheel of Time is written by Michael Livingston, Secretary-General of the United States Commission on Military History and professor of medieval literature at The Citadel, with a Foreword by Harriet McDougal, Robert Jordan's editor, widow, and executor of his estate.
This companion to the internationally bestselling series delves into the creation of Robert Jordan's masterpiece, drawing from interviews and an unprecedented examination of his unpublished notes. Michael Livingston tells the behind-the-scenes story of who Jordan was, how he worked, and why he holds such an important place in modern literature.
The second part of the book is a glossary to the "real world" in The Wheel of Time. King Arthur is in The Wheel of Time. Merlin, too. But so are Alexander the Great and the Apollo Space Program, the Norse gods and Napoleon's most famous victory-and so much more.
Origins of The Wheel of Time provides exciting knowledge and insights to both new and longtime fans looking to either expand their understanding of the series or unearth the real-life influences that Jordan utilized in his world building-all in one, accessible text.
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About the Author
HARRIET MCDOUGAL is the former VP, Editorial Director of Tor Publishing Group, and was Robert Jordan's wife and editor. She selected Brandon Sanderson to complete The Wheel of Time(R) series after Jordan's untimely death, and was his editor as well. She is the main editor behind Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time Companion.
ROBERT JORDAN (1948-2007) is best known for his internationally bestselling epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time(R), which has sold over 100 million copies worldwide and is currently being adapted for the screen. A native of Charleston, Jordan graduated from The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, with a degree in physics. He served two tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Army and received multiple decorations for his service.
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