The Annotated Elminster Collector's Edition (The Elminster Series) (Hardcover)

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A look inside the mysterious mind of Ed Greenwood!

The Annotated Elminster collects the first three of Ed Greenwood's classic Elminster novels: Elminster: The Making of a Mage, Elminster in Myth Drannor, and The Temptation of Elminster for the first time in a deluxe omnibus edition. Extensive annotations by the author will provide fascinating insight into not only the books themselves but the process of creation that made the Forgotten Realms(R) world this generation's greatest fantasy setting.

These three books chronicle the early years of the Realms' most powerful and most colorful wizard, the Sage of Shadowdale, Elminster. Follow Elminster from his humble beginnings as a traveling mage to the tragic collapse of an elven empire, and on to a personal turning point that could have sent him down a path to corruption and darkness.

About the Author

ED GREENWOOD, creator of the Forgotten Realms setting, is the best-selling author of hundreds of novels, game products, and articles. His most recent novel for Wizards of the Coast is The City of Splendors, a collaboration with Elaine Cunningham. He is also the author of the Band of Four novels published by Tor Books.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 880 pages
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast; Col Ant edition (December 4, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786947993
• ISBN-13: 978-0786947997
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #500,980 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Legend Revealed, February 8, 2009

By	Forrest "And thats the way the cookie crumbles" (Texas (but not originaly)) - See all my reviews

Having played in the Forgotten Realms setting for a majority of my D&D time, I had always been curious about the mysterious and legendary Elminster. I saw this book onsale at a local bookstore and couldn't resist. All I can say is wow. I quickly fell in love with the character and story wove by Greenwood. While the first book was a bit jumpy in terms of time (there were a couple times he would jump about 10 years from chapter to chapter) I understand it can be necessary, and they would not have been the most interesting of reading. I don't think we missed out on any significant character development or anything. The stories are well worth reading, whether interested in elminster, or just medieval fantasy.

As for the actual item being reviewed, I really enjoyed the commentary at the end of each story. He clears up a few confusing parts, explains any omissions he made, and gives insight into how and why (which were quite surprising in some cases) he wrote each story. Outside of a few obvious typos that should have been corrected I think this is the definitive compilation of the first three novels in the series.

4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reliving some classics, January 3, 2008

By	Shaun Skelton (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It's been several years since I read the Elminster books for the first time. I picked up this book at the store, and I haven't been disappointed.

The writing remains both witty and exciting. The book itself is good, sturdy quality and has that great hardcover feel.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars As A Gift...., July 30, 2009

By	S. Lindig (Minnesota) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Nice item! I gave this as a gift to someone reading the series and he seemed to love it! Item in great shape!