The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 63.2 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 277
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The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia
The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia is the official 25th anniversary companion to Nintendo’s beloved video game series. This digital PDF edition brings together concept art, chronology, and behind-the-scenes commentary in one complete archive. You can begin reading instantly after download.
Published by Dark Horse Books in cooperation with Nintendo, the book was edited by Patrick Thorpe and supervised by Eiji Aonuma, with translations by Michael Gombos, Takahiro Moriki, Heidi Plechl, Kumar Sivasubramanian, Aria Tanner, and John Thomas. It opens with an introduction from series creator Shigeru Miyamoto.
Book Overview
Hyrule Historia covers the first 25 years of The Legend of Zelda franchise. It is arranged in three major sections: The World of Skyward Sword, The History of Hyrule, and Creative Footprints, followed by an exclusive comic by Akira Himekawa. The book is a reference work for fans, students of game design, and readers interested in the official history of a landmark Nintendo series.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Never-before-seen concept art from The Legend of Zelda series.
- The official chronology of Hyrule and the full history of the kingdom.
- An extensive look at The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, including world art and character designs.
- Creative Footprints, a 25-year retrospective of artwork from games such as Ocarina of Time, The Wind Waker, and Twilight Princess.
- An exclusive The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword comic by Akira Himekawa.
- Comments from the development staff and a personal introduction by Shigeru Miyamoto.
Why This Book Matters
The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia is an official Nintendo publication, created with the cooperation of the series producers. It preserves artwork and design material that would otherwise remain scattered across decades of game releases. For readers interested in game history, this book is an essential primary document.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 63.2 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 277 |
| Editor | Patrick Thorpe |
| Supervising Editor | Eiji Aonuma (Nintendo) |
| Publisher | Dark Horse Books |
| Original Publisher | Shogakukan Co., Ltd. |
| Publication Date | January 29, 2013 |
| Edition | First English edition, January 2013 |
| ISBN-10 | 1616550414 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1616550417 |
| Series | The Legend of Zelda |
| Reading Age | 12 years and up |
| Rating | 4.9 out of 5 stars |
| Review Count | 11,346 |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped, and you will receive access immediately after purchase. The PDF is compatible with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most standard PDF reading software.
FAQ
How do I access my download? After your purchase is complete, you will receive instant access to the PDF file.
Will I receive a physical book? No. This listing is for a digital edition only; no physical copy will be mailed.
What devices can I use? The PDF works with common reading apps, including Kindle apps, Apple Books, Adobe Acrobat, and other PDF viewers on tablets, phones, and computers.
Add The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia to your digital library and explore the official history of Hyrule whenever you like.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Title | The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia |
|---|---|
| Translators | Michael Gombos, Takahiro Moriki, Heidi Plechl, Kumar Sivasubramanian, Aria Tanner, John Thomas |
| Original Japanese Edition | December 2011 |
| Print Length | 280 pages |
| File Size (Bytes) | 66274838 |
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