The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia

Hyrule Historia is an absolute must-have for any Legend of Zelda fan. This beautifully designed hardcover book offers an in-depth look at the history of the beloved Zelda series, with rich artwork, detailed lore, and fascinating insights into the creation of the games. It’s a treasure trove of information, covering everything from the original Zelda to the more recent titles in the series. The concept art and behind-the-scenes details are incredible, giving readers a deeper appreciation for the stunning visuals and thoughtful design that have shaped the world of Hyrule. The book also includes a timeline, which is a great addition for those trying to make sense of the series’ often complex chronology. The timeline itself is a fantastic resource, and its inclusion adds a layer of depth to the Zelda universe that fans will love to explore. Additionally, the book contains interviews with the creators and never-before-seen sketches, which are fascinating for anyone interested in the development process of the games. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the series, Hyrule Historia is the ultimate companion to the Zelda games and offers a deep dive into the rich legacy of the franchise. Overall, Hyrule Historia is an essential addition to any fan’s collection. It’s informative, visually stunning, and a wonderful celebration of the Legend of Zelda series. Highly recommended for anyone who loves this iconic franchise!

As a wee lad of 7 years old I remember getting my SNES for Christmas in 1992. Along with the system I got a few games, one being "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to The Past." It wasn't until the excitement from Super Mario World calmed down that I finally decided to pop this game in and see what it was like. As soon as the Master Sword came down, locking into place behind the Tri-force and making that now well-known "shhhink" noise, I knew I was in for something awesome. I remember convincing my parents to let me stay up past my bed time that Friday night. I remember going to the store and looking for anything Zelda-related I could find. I was hooked. I fell in love with this game, and it is a love that has lived now for 20 years. This book is like a Zelda bible. There is so much lore and history in this book. It goes into detail about the events prior to the original Zelda for the NES, and details how the games tie into each other and we finally get an official time line. While a lot of speculation has (and always will be) debated and talked about on-line, to actually see the different story lines and how things work is very cool and also works to fill a lot of gaps in the series. The detailed descriptions about each game, the story, the characters, the items, and the weapons that play a pivotal role in the Zelda series make for a great read. The day it came in the mail I sat down that night and proceeded to read through the entire thing. The artwork from each game is also great to see and the Skyward Sword manga comic included is very cool. In fact, after reading the included Skyward Sword manga I have no started to buy the other Zelda mangas as well. This book is a fantastic addition to any Zelda fan's library, and a great addition to anyone's video game collection as well. If you love Zelda, enjoy a great story and some very cool artwork, do yourself a favor and buy this book. You will not be disappointed.

After receiving my copy of the book on Monday and reading through the entire thing non-stop for 4 1/2 hours, I can safely say this book is one of the most satisfying reads I've had in years, and a definite need for anybody who is either getting introduced to video games, or a long-time gamer with many hours and adventures under their belt. Not only is much information given about the history of the series, but one of the most sought-after answers is finally revealed: "WHAT IS THE TIMELINE FOR THIS SERIES?". The in-depth history is AMAZING. The large collection of production artwork included is unparalleled, and there are art sections for each and every game in the series (save for the horrendous Philips CD-I games). The book itself is extremely high-quality. It is nice and weighty, with top-notch binding. The hardcover front of the book is beautifully detailed. The typeset inside is wonderful and one can tell that the translation from the original Japanese was done carefully (Dark Horse is known for being one of the best English translation companies in existence, I'm not surprised they got the rights to publish this from Nintendo). My expectations were definitely met and even exceeded due to the sheer volume of content that is delivered in this veritable encyclopedia of Zelda knowledge. The only criticism I can give about this wonderful tome is that there should have been a bit more introduction on more of the artists mentioned in the book, as well as other staff that worked on the earlier titles. There also isn't any information about how Capcom became involved to create the Oracles games, nor is there an actual bestiary of the various enemies throughout the series. That aside, any interested person reading this review while they consider if the book is worth the price or not should know it is worth EVERY penny.

Skyward Sword may have been one of the most divisive Zeldas ever made (Link's wearing pants? A talking sword? Weird dousing segments?) but Nintendo's treatment was nothing short of extraordinary. Culminating with this, a comprehensive look at the Zelda story, Hyrule Historia is the one place a true timeline can be fettered from the series' time jumping mess of alternate histories and scattered plot lines. With a great set of original art and designs to a brilliant collection of box art, promotional work, facts and tidbits, and you have more than enough to inspire the next generation of game designers to reach further with their creations. And not just budding designers, but artists and art lovers, Zelda fans and even the newest players can find something to marvel at, to question, and to appreciate. And you can find it in so many different places now, there's no better time than today to sit back and discover Hyrule again for the first time.

Un livre à recommander aux fans de la saga Zelda mais surtout au dessinateurs, étudiants en art en quête d'inspiration pour leurs œuvres. De très belles images parsèment le livre. Les divers concept arts sont variés et bien présentés. La qualité du papier, la grande taille du bouquin permettent de profiter pleinement de l'univers Zelda haut en couleurs. J'ai acheté ce livre en version anglaise car la version française comporte des maladresses de traduction et possèderait moins de pages apparemment (d'après Amazon : 276 pages pour la version anglaise, 200 p. pour la française). Je suis passée par un revendeur. Le livre est arrivé dans les temps mais l'emballage a été négligé. L'ouvrage est donc arrivé avec quelques cicatrices sur la tranche et le dos mais rien de grave. L'intérieur est intacte.

What a treat this infographic type book

En tjock och väl inbunden bok! Jag blev väldigt nöjd! Hade förväntat mej ett billigare och mindre häfte, men detta är en riktigt fin bok!

Ricevuto come regalo di natale, e ne sono rimasto non felice di più, sono un fan della sega e questo volume è un MUST HAVE per come me, che anche avendo solo vent'anni sono appassionato dal fantastico universo creato da Shigeru Miyamoto. Come scritto nel titolo il pacco è arrivato un po' rovinato ma per fortuna il libro non era danneggiato (a mio avviso Amazon deve ancora trovare il modo migliore per spedire libri). la copertina è rigida e testo e logo sono foil (dorate e riflettono la luce), all'interno le pagine sono davvero ben fatte, sono molto spesse cosa che al tatto è molto gradevole, L'albo è completamente in INGLESE ma non serve un madrelingua per capire ciò che c'è scritto. In questo libro comprende tutti i lavori di Akira fino al 2013 ovvero: -the legend of zelda (1986) -zelda II the adventure of link (1987) -the legend of zelda a link to the past (1991) -the legend of zelda link's awakening (1993) -the legend of zelda ocarina of time (1998) -the legend of zelda majora's mask (2000) -the legend of zelda oracle of ages/oracle of season (2001) -the legend of zelda the wind waker (2003) -the legend of zelda the minish cap (2003) -the legend of zelda four sword adventure (2004) -the legend of zelda twilight princess (2006) -the legend of zelda phantom hourglass (2007) -the legend of zelda spirit traks (2009) -the legend of zelda ocarina of time 3D (2011) -the legend of zelda skyward sword (2011) -the legend of zelda the wind waker HD (2013) -the legend of zelda a link beetwen worlds (2013) Tutto questo più un fumetto finale lo abbiamo in circa 240 pagine completamente a colori ed ad una qualità senza pari. Nell'albo è possibile scoprire molti segreti su personaggi, ambientazioni e creatori del gioco, in più ci sono i collegamenti cronologici dei videogiochi e le varie prove e bozze di molti dei principali personaggi tra quali: link, zelda, ganondorf, impa..... poi ci sono i concept art, i prodotti venduti per pubblicizzare il gioco, bozze di paesaggi, prove di colorazione, i vari npc, boss e nemici che è possibile incontrare e molto altro.... In conclusione ci vorrebbe troppo per dirvi cosa è compreso in questo mastodontico omaggio ad una delle saghe videoludiche più famose e amate della storia, e poi voglio lasciare a voi la stessa felicità che ho avuto io mentre sfoglialo le pagine e scoprivo sempre cose nuove. ✔️PRO: -prezzo (su Amazon) -copertina rigida -pagine molto spesse -qualità dei disegni eccellente -contiene davvero molto materiale utile ed interessante ✖️CONTRO: -peccato non esista una versione in italiano