A New Omnibus Cover
Terry Brooks has long been one of the foundational authors of the fantasy genre.
With his 1977 bestselling The Sword of Shannara, he helped publishers realize there was a massive base of readers out there who craved fantasy. From that time, Terry has written numerous Shannara books, each exploring something different, each growing that foundation he helped originally to create.
But the Shannara series is not his only series, and many fantasy readers overlook Magic Kingdom of Landover!
Magic Kingdom For Sale—Sold! began a new bestselling series for Terry in 1986. The novel was a vast departure from the three sprawling epic fantasies he had written before it, the story of Chicago lawyer Ben Holiday and his purchasing of a real magic kingdom. Right from the start Terry told his readers Ben Holiday was an alter ego of sorts, as Terry used the fictional character to discuss his transition from lawyer to full-time writer. Terry wrote five volumes about Ben Holiday, his magic kingdom of Landover, and a whole cast of unique characters—the last novel, Witches' Brew, published in 1995.
After 14 years, Terry has returned to the Magic Kingdom of Landover series with the forthcoming novel, A Princess of Landover!
To celebrate Terry's August 2009 return to The Magic Kingdom of Landover, Del Rey Books asked artist Steve Stone to create two new pieces of artwork to be used on collected omnibuses of the first five books in the series. The first omnibus, The Magic Kingdom of Landover: Volume I, contains the three novels Magic Kingdom For Sale—Sold!, The Black Unicorn and Wizard At Large. Volume II contains the two novels The Tangle Box and Witches' Brew.
Today is March 1st. I decided to showcase the first cover:
On April 1st, Del Rey Books and I will send out the first of a new series of monthly Terry Brooks newsletters. The April newsletter will include the covers to Volume II and the new book, A Princess of Landover. Additional newsletters will contain more information, interviews with Terry, several fun contests, excerpts from all the books—and some other surprises!
Not signed up for Terry's newsletter? Visit www.TerryBrooks.net and use the sign-up form at the bottom of the front page or the one at the top of the News page here. It's that easy.
The return to Landover has begun!
With his 1977 bestselling The Sword of Shannara, he helped publishers realize there was a massive base of readers out there who craved fantasy. From that time, Terry has written numerous Shannara books, each exploring something different, each growing that foundation he helped originally to create.
But the Shannara series is not his only series, and many fantasy readers overlook Magic Kingdom of Landover!
Magic Kingdom For Sale—Sold! began a new bestselling series for Terry in 1986. The novel was a vast departure from the three sprawling epic fantasies he had written before it, the story of Chicago lawyer Ben Holiday and his purchasing of a real magic kingdom. Right from the start Terry told his readers Ben Holiday was an alter ego of sorts, as Terry used the fictional character to discuss his transition from lawyer to full-time writer. Terry wrote five volumes about Ben Holiday, his magic kingdom of Landover, and a whole cast of unique characters—the last novel, Witches' Brew, published in 1995.
After 14 years, Terry has returned to the Magic Kingdom of Landover series with the forthcoming novel, A Princess of Landover!
To celebrate Terry's August 2009 return to The Magic Kingdom of Landover, Del Rey Books asked artist Steve Stone to create two new pieces of artwork to be used on collected omnibuses of the first five books in the series. The first omnibus, The Magic Kingdom of Landover: Volume I, contains the three novels Magic Kingdom For Sale—Sold!, The Black Unicorn and Wizard At Large. Volume II contains the two novels The Tangle Box and Witches' Brew.
Today is March 1st. I decided to showcase the first cover:
On April 1st, Del Rey Books and I will send out the first of a new series of monthly Terry Brooks newsletters. The April newsletter will include the covers to Volume II and the new book, A Princess of Landover. Additional newsletters will contain more information, interviews with Terry, several fun contests, excerpts from all the books—and some other surprises!
Not signed up for Terry's newsletter? Visit www.TerryBrooks.net and use the sign-up form at the bottom of the front page or the one at the top of the News page here. It's that easy.
The return to Landover has begun!
Labels: A Princess of Landover, Landover
posted by Shawn C. Speakman | 11:57 AM
4 Comments:
It is a nice cover. I love the colors in it. Patiently waiting for the Forum to reboot. Did Terry have different choices of covers or did he agree on this one? Just curious about the design process.
very nice. I have the books in paperback and was debating the hardcover edition...this just tipped me over the edge. Looks great!
This edition is not hardcover, Okie. Just thought I would let you know that. Del Rey decided to make them trade paperback only. *sighs*
yeah...I noticed that as I prepped my pre-order.
Still nice, but I guess the economy is hitting everything. oh well, c'est la vie. I still think it's great and I'll probably pick it up. :)
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