The complete Inheritance cycle, available for the first time in a paperback boxed set!
Eragon, Eldest, and Brisingr each include a special full-color foldout poster!
The Inheritance cycle is the unforgettable, worldwide bestselling saga of one boy, one dragon, and a world of adventure. When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and he and his dragon, Saphira, are thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic, and power. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands. . . .
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The much-anticipated, thrilling conclusion of the worldwide bestselling Inheritance cycle.
About the Author
Christopher Paolini is the author of three other bestselling novels about Alagaësia: Inheritance is the fourth and final volume in the cycle. Christopher lives in Montana, where the natural landscape has been a major inspiration in the creation of his stories.
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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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30 of 36 people found the following review helpful
By Mdi
Format:Hardcover
I've happily read through this saga as the books came out and I've spent the past 40 some odd hours reading the final book in the series. I read the last pages through tears.
I am aware, as I read these books, that the imagination it takes to create a new world, dozens of characters including creatures, must emerge from a wonderfully furtile mind. That as I read,I forget the author is not much older than my own children and that he wrote the first book while he was a high school student is a testament to the natural talent Paolini possesses. His story is rich and full and we have a chance to spend more time with some of the more important characters in this fourth book.
Some reviewers say he didn't expand enough on the characters. I would challenge them to re-read their personal favorite sagas that they feel developed the characters better than Paolini did. Lord of The Rings or the original Dune books perhaps? Re-read those book sometime. You might be surprised to discover that neither Tolkien nor Herbert actually give us all that much character back story, but after reading and re-reading the tales and watching the film versions over and over, we "think" we know a lot more about the characters than we actually do because they are now familiar to us.
Paolini gives us just enough information about his characters and lets us use own imagination to fill out the possible outcomes or even origins of their stories. He also leaves a clean path ahead for himself to write another, or several other sagas, where he can dive into specific characters the same way McCafferey did with her many, many Pern and dragons books that weave generations of characters throughout. "Always leave the reader wanting more" is the mantra of good storytelling. He has.... Read more ›
I am aware, as I read these books, that the imagination it takes to create a new world, dozens of characters including creatures, must emerge from a wonderfully furtile mind. That as I read,I forget the author is not much older than my own children and that he wrote the first book while he was a high school student is a testament to the natural talent Paolini possesses. His story is rich and full and we have a chance to spend more time with some of the more important characters in this fourth book.
Some reviewers say he didn't expand enough on the characters. I would challenge them to re-read their personal favorite sagas that they feel developed the characters better than Paolini did. Lord of The Rings or the original Dune books perhaps? Re-read those book sometime. You might be surprised to discover that neither Tolkien nor Herbert actually give us all that much character back story, but after reading and re-reading the tales and watching the film versions over and over, we "think" we know a lot more about the characters than we actually do because they are now familiar to us.
Paolini gives us just enough information about his characters and lets us use own imagination to fill out the possible outcomes or even origins of their stories. He also leaves a clean path ahead for himself to write another, or several other sagas, where he can dive into specific characters the same way McCafferey did with her many, many Pern and dragons books that weave generations of characters throughout. "Always leave the reader wanting more" is the mantra of good storytelling. He has.... Read more ›
18 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Gamer525
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a very good set. Well worth the money I paid for, especially since I got it on discount for 53 dollars. Christopher is the master!!! He knows how to write books that entertain as well as teach important values. To anyone who buys this set and complains about it, why are you buying it in the first place? Go rent it at a library first if you want. But true fans will want this set for their collection of The Greatest Books written in the 21st Century!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By choco_twist
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is not a review. I need help.
I am far from finishing the book. And unfortunately, my copy has missing words in it. I am hoping someone out there can help me fill the words. Missing words are in page 146. It is the part where Brom utter ancient words..
I am far from finishing the book. And unfortunately, my copy has missing words in it. I am hoping someone out there can help me fill the words. Missing words are in page 146. It is the part where Brom utter ancient words..
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
easy reading fantasy novels, spending a few hours in a complete other world, letting your imagination run free, a complete escape from reality.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By NavyNerd318
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I LOVE these books, they are fabulous!!!! Very good. Awesome condition as well, just as described. Would definatley reccomend these to anyone. Great buy!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The series was good all the way till last half of book 4. To me book 4 seems to be leading up to more books in series. It leaves alot of questions unanswered so either not really thought through or left you guessing intentially so more books can be released . Either way ending is not very good. But good read till then
6 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Elmo
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a fantastic, good quality book set! The Box they go in is decent thickness, and the books are good binding. Now this is one of the best written book series I have read in a very long time. They are very detailed and never get boring. Overall this is the best $53 I have spent on books!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Caddyman
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Books are of good quality - nice paper, easy to read print, attractive covers & dust jackets. Nicely packaged as well. A good buy.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
anniversary gift
My husband loves this book series. After hrs of deliberation on what to get I settled for this set. It arrived on time and for being used it was in fantastic condition
Published 3 days ago by rosa toller
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great set of novels
I am now on the last book of this series. It has been an enjoyable journey and I am not looking forward to it ending. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Rebecca A. Sexton
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good books
I first read Eragon in high school and was then introduced to the eldest. I loved the entire series except the last book! It left me a little disappiointed but worth reading
Published 5 days ago by rickrolla
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really Great Series!
I couldn't wait till these book got home and I was so excited to start reading them. I blew through them all in about a few weeks because I just could not put them down! Read more
Published 5 days ago by Steph
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love these books, shipped so fast!
The best! The books are beautiful in and of themselves. These are the paperback version, and still great! Thank you.
Published 7 days ago by Michele Lee Dodson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brand New!
These books came brand new! Great stories. I've been waiting for years to actually read these. Love them! They also come with posters in the backs of the books. Perfect for anyone!
Published 16 days ago by McKenzie Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars
read the whole series 5 times
it is perfect case i gave it as a gift they loved it and the material looks pretty good and resistant it is priceless and it has incedible pictures and art its a must have
Published 26 days ago by AgelessClock
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inheritance Cycle
What a fun series. I listen to it on CD, but gave it to a friend with all four books. He was excited, but promised not to tell me anything about "Inheritance" until I can... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mary Lamb
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Books
I bought this for my son and he loves these books. I can not say much more, cause I know only what he told me about them.
Sorry for being of little help .
Sorry for being of little help .
Published 1 month ago by Sashazulu
5.0 out of 5 stars
Huge hit
This collection was a huge hit not only with my 12 year old but also my 19 year old nephew. I've flicked through it myself and think it looks great.
Published 1 month ago by lukasmember
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