Fans of The Legend of Zelda series are in for a treat, as Dark Horse Comics has announced that they will be publishing the final installment of the Goddess Collection next year. The book in question is called The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia, which released in Japan earlier this year, but is now set to come to the US in April 2018.
The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia is a 320-page book filled with descriptions of various items and characters, going into the most minute of details to avoid leaving anything overlooked. It will also include maps, illustrations and screencaps, as well as an exclusive interview with series producer Eiji Aonuma. The book will cost $39.99.
This book joins The Legend of Zelda Hyrule Historia and Art & Artifacts books that have been released so far, which were both well-received for their excellent content. Any fan of the series will find things to love in the books that have been released so far, and it’s likely that the Encyclopedia will offer similar quality.
The following is an overview of the first two books:
Hyrule Historia:
“Dark Horse Books and Nintendo team up to bring you The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, containing an unparalleled collection of historical information on The Legend of Zelda franchise. This handsome hardcover contains never-before-seen concept art, the full history of Hyrule, the official chronology of the games, and much more! Starting with an insightful introduction by the legendary producer and video-game designer of Donkey Kong, Mario, and The Legend of Zelda, Shigeru Miyamoto, this book is crammed full of information about the storied history of Link’s adventures from the creators themselves! As a bonus, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia includes an exclusive comic by the foremost creator of The Legend of Zelda manga — Akira Himekawa!”
Art & Artifacts:
“The Legend of Zelda™: Art and Artifacts contains over four hundred pages of fully realized illustrations from the entire thirty-year history of The Legend of Zelda™ including artwork from the upcoming The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild! Every masterwork is printed on high-quality paper in an oversized format so you can immerse yourself in the fine details of each piece. This book includes rare promotional pieces, game box art, instruction booklet illustrations, official character illustrations, sprite art, interviews with the artists, and much, much more! The Legend of Zelda™: Art and Artifacts collects many of your favorite masterpieces from the storied franchise, as well as rare and never before seen content, presented in one handsome hardcover.”
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