Reader's Guide to the Legend of Drizzt [Hardcover]

Philip Athans (Author)

Book Description

Release date: September 9, 2008 | Series: The Legend of Drizzt

Celebrate Twenty Years of Drizzt!

Drizzt Do'Urden fought his way out of the monster-infested Underdark and carved a life for himself on the no less unforgiving surface world. The Legend of Drizzt follows the tale of a hero born to a race of evil, who struggles with his inner demons and the prejudices of others to become one of the greatest heroes the fantasy genre has ever known.

This premier, hardcover, richly illustrated guide to The Legend of Drizzt(TM)celebrates twenty years of the most popular character in fantasy. This book will captivate new readers and established fans alike with its in-depth exploration of Drizzt and full-color illustrations by renowned artist Todd Lockwood. Don't miss out on the phenomenon!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

The text for A Reader's Guide to R.A. Salvatore's The Legend of Drizzt was compiled by Wizards of the Coast managing editor Philip Athans, who has been working closely with author R.A. Salvatore for more than a decade.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast; First Edition edition (September 9, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786949155
• ISBN-13: 978-0786949151
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 0.6 x 12.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71,222 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #36 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Science Fiction > History & Criticism

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent extra to have November 23, 2008

By Anthony Dials

Format:Hardcover

This book provides some assistance to the imagination for those that aren't too familiar with the races of the realm, and for those that just want to get a visual look to some of the great characters. I bought this for my wife, and it ended up making her to go back and read the books just so she can build a new picture of the character interactions. I highly recommend this as something to have along with you as you journey through Drizzt's life.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Fan-tastic! December 22, 2009

By Wren

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

You don't have to be a fan to love this book but it does help if you know something about the Drizzt universe. Some of the incidental characters are even drawn in with small bios. Some of the drawings, in my opinion, didn't reflect the image I got while reading the book but they were still amazing! Definitely a collector's item and one worth perusing. The quality and effort of creating this book are very evident and the work is spot on with their information. I've seen some "overview" books before that have false information in them or completely diverge from the original books. This one stayed true to the material throughout. It was fascinating and well worth the money I spent on it!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular Book May 5, 2009

By WAG

Format:Hardcover

I am a fan of the Drizzt series, they are some of the best books I have ever read. I highly recommended anyone who hasn't read the Crystal Shard pick it up immediately. Having said that it is no wonder I like this book and that I give it all 5 stars. It's great to see the many characters of Drizzt's world and a look at its many creatures. Warning! the book is full of spoilers! However, if you are like me and can't get your hand on certain books this can always be used to fill in what you couldn't find. It's a great book with outstanding art work and I highly recommend it to all Salvatore fans.