WITH THE HIGHLY anticipated publication of Book Three in the Inheritance cycle, the hardcover editions of all three books will be available in a handsome boxed set!
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Christopher Paolini's abiding love of fantasy and science fiction inspired him to begin writing his debut novel, Eragon, when he graduated from high school at 15. He lives in Paradise Valley, Montana.
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Christopher Paolini was born on November 17, 1983 in Southern California. He has lived most of his life in Paradise Valley, Montana with his parents and younger sister, Angela. As a child, he often wrote short stories and poems, made frequent trips to the library, and read widely. The idea of Eragon began as the daydreams of a teen. Christopher's love for the magic of stories led him to craft a novel that he would enjoy reading. The project began as a hobby, a personal challenge; he never intended it to be published. All the characters in Eragon are from Christopher's imagination except Angela the herbalist, who is loosely based on his sister. Christopher was fifteen when he wrote the first draft of Eragon. He took a second year to revise the book and then gave it to his parents to read. The family decided to self-publish the book and spent a third year preparing the manuscript for publication: copyediting, proofreading, designing a cover, typesetting the manuscript, and creating marketing materials. During this time Christopher drew the map for Eragon, as well as the dragon eye for the book cover (that now appears inside the Knopf hardcover edition). The manuscript was sent to press and the first books arrived in November 2001. The Paolini family spent the next year promoting the book at libraries, bookstores, and schools in 2002 and early 2003. In summer 2002, author Carl Hiaasen, whose stepson read a copy of the self-published book while on vacation in Montana, brought Eragon to the attention of his publisher, Alfred A. Knopf, which is part of Random House. Knopf published Eragon in August 2003. Eldest, which continues the adventures of Eragon and the dragon Saphira was published in August 2005, and in December 2006, Fox 2000 released their movie adaptation of Eragon in theaters around the world.
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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I personally like the Inheritance series of books. They aren't quite as sophisticated as The Lord of the Rings, or The Wheel of Time, or Dune. They lie somewhere between the Harry Potters of the World, and The Lord of the Rings.
Are some of the names inspired by other series? Sure. The point isn't to find fault with work on the basis of what was written in other works, but to see whether it can stand by itself, and tell its own story.
I think Brisingr was a brilliant addition to the series (I would agree that Eldest was a little off); and FWIW, the last 5 chapters by themselves would make the book worth it.
Having read Inheritance, I can hardly wait for the last book in the series (Empire) but that's still a couple of years away.
With regards to this hard cover set, the only reason I can imagine you wouldn't want it, is if you're waiting for the final four-box set, which will surely be released with the last book; or already own hardcovers of Eragon and Eldest.
Are some of the names inspired by other series? Sure. The point isn't to find fault with work on the basis of what was written in other works, but to see whether it can stand by itself, and tell its own story.
I think Brisingr was a brilliant addition to the series (I would agree that Eldest was a little off); and FWIW, the last 5 chapters by themselves would make the book worth it.
Having read Inheritance, I can hardly wait for the last book in the series (Empire) but that's still a couple of years away.
With regards to this hard cover set, the only reason I can imagine you wouldn't want it, is if you're waiting for the final four-box set, which will surely be released with the last book; or already own hardcovers of Eragon and Eldest.
18 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
Don't get me wrong. I love these books.
But the boxed set is horrendously misleading. I'd expect a three book boxed set to indicate either a trilogy, or 6 books.
There is a fourth (and final) book. The cover of the boxed set gives no indication of this, and until I was about half way through Brisingr I was unaware that Paolini had changed from the planned (and announced) trilogy, to a 4 book series.
So by all means buy these books, but don't buy the boxed set thinking you've got them all. It may be cheaper than buying the three books seperately, but it is going to look dodgy on the bookshelf.
But the boxed set is horrendously misleading. I'd expect a three book boxed set to indicate either a trilogy, or 6 books.
There is a fourth (and final) book. The cover of the boxed set gives no indication of this, and until I was about half way through Brisingr I was unaware that Paolini had changed from the planned (and announced) trilogy, to a 4 book series.
So by all means buy these books, but don't buy the boxed set thinking you've got them all. It may be cheaper than buying the three books seperately, but it is going to look dodgy on the bookshelf.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is an excellent way to purchase the three hardcover books in the ongoing Inheritance series by Christopher Paolini.
My only quibble is the boxed set has no additional features to entice a reader who has previously purchased the books separately. Though it seemingly eliminates one market of readers/collectors, the avenue is open for those wishing to purchase three hardcover books at a nice price.
My only quibble is the boxed set has no additional features to entice a reader who has previously purchased the books separately. Though it seemingly eliminates one market of readers/collectors, the avenue is open for those wishing to purchase three hardcover books at a nice price.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
3-book (Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr)
A Christmas gift for my 10 year old grandson. He loved the series and has enjoyed reading these three books.
Published 29 days ago by maryleam
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book Set
My grandaughter loves the books. They came in excellent condition. She is an avid reader so i always buy hard cover books for her to keep.
Published 1 month ago by m diani
5.0 out of 5 stars
First 3 books from Inheritance series
These were my first audio books ever! Loved listening to them on long distance drive from work! Best books ever can't wait to finish the fourth one!
Published 16 months ago by Trina
4.0 out of 5 stars
EXTRAORDINARY
I have all three hardcover of this series, i read again to prepare for new one, i still have to finish that. This is amazing story! Read more
Published 18 months ago by Ken Pachi
4.0 out of 5 stars
eragon review
The story line is intriguing, but is a little slow at times. The author's use of common fantasy characters is good, because of the detail paid to the different types of characters... Read more
Published 19 months ago by twharper
4.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing debut!
It's almost unbelievable that this incredibly detailed world was imagined and brought to life by a 16-year old. Read more
Published 19 months ago by T. C. Pile
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Audio Series
Well worth the money. Great for people who don't normally "read" books. I enjoy being able to listen to this series while working out.
Published 19 months ago by Thew180
2.0 out of 5 stars
Good introduction into the fantasy genre, but too cliche
This review applies to all four books in general:
Reasons Not to Read Eragon
(1) FORMULAIC FANTASY: good lad beats the dark lord against impossible odds; boy is the... Read more
Reasons Not to Read Eragon
(1) FORMULAIC FANTASY: good lad beats the dark lord against impossible odds; boy is the... Read more
Published 21 months ago by max1416_
2.0 out of 5 stars
Horrible Prose!
The premise behind this books appeals to the Dungeons and Dragons fantasy of my character and interest. However the prose within it was terrible! Read more
Published on April 26, 2011 by Justin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommended for children who are avid readers!
My daughter kept checking these books out from the library at her school, repeatedly. She would finish the series, and immediately begin reading Book One, Eragon, again. Read more
Published on March 4, 2011 by A Customer
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