The legend of zelda 25th anniversary hyrule historia art book is worth buying. Hyrule historia was released in japan in late 2011 to celebrate zeldas 25th anniversary alongside the launch of legend of zelda. I dont think this book is aimed at the masses, just the various collectors and zelda buffs out in the. Nintendo life caught up with dark horse editor patrick thorpe for a discussion about the publishers zelda books. Hyrule historia was originally released in japanese with a brown cover and gold type, on 21 december 2011. After checking, thats actually a mistake on my part, the timeline was first introduced in the 25th anniversary book hyrule historia.
Zeldas 25th anniversary alongside the launch of legend of zelda. It was originally published by shogakukan on december 21. The legend of zelda timeline debate refers to several theories surrounding the chronology of the popular nintendo roleplaying game franchise the legend of zelda. Hyrule historia is a collectors book about nintendos the.
The legend of zelda takes place predominantly in a medieval western europeinspired fantasy world called hyrule, which has developed a deep history and wide geography over the series many releases. Hyrule historia loweralpha 1 is a collectors book about nintendos the legend of zelda series, published in english by dark horse comics and in german by tokyopop. It presents the first public iteration of the full zelda timeline. Because it was published shortly after the release of skyward sword, the first section explores the characters, locations, and temples from the game. Hyrule historia, containing an unparalleled collection of historical information on the legend of zelda franchise. This 320page book is an exhaustive guide to the legend of zelda from the original the legend of zelda to twilight princess hd. See how one of the most confusing timelines evolved over two decades as we make sense of the official order divulged in hyrule historia. It reveals the official timeline for the legend of zelda series. Release the doves and pop the champagne because someone has transcribed the legend of zelda timeline from hyrule historia, a 274page art book celebrating the. Even with the release of an official timeline, it is still possible that this. Zeldas 25th anniversary closes with a spectacular art book.
Breath of the wild creating a champion for an indepth look at the art, lore, and making of the best selling video game. Due to the complex nature of the storyline over the course of the series, the canonical order of events has been subject to much debate among fans and inspired elaborate theories attempting to unlock the mystery. Hyrule historia is a book celebrating 25 years of zelda games. Zelda guidebook hyrule historia getting us localization. Finally, a proper english language translated look at the legend of zelda 25th anniversary artbook hyrule historia. Hyrule historia sure makes a great first impression. The legend of zelda timeline theories know your meme. The wait for the 25th anniversary of the famous game is over. Zelda fans have been dreaming of the release of an official zelda artbook showing the concept artwork and moreindepth information behind the games throughout the series, and it now is about to become reality. It also contains details of the zelda world from each era, concept art from each zelda game, and an excerpt from the skyward sword manga.
Among other things, it contains the series official timeline. Nintendo japan announces hyrule historia news nintendo. The timeline dictates the order of canonical games in the legend of zelda series. The book also includes artwork for the games, a short manga, and a foreword and afterword. The greatest source of fan wank in the entire video game industry. Great art, a manga and a timeline that connects the entirety of the zelda multiverse. Jan 22, 2017 finally, a proper english language translated look at the legend of zelda 25th anniversary artbook hyrule historia. An official timeline was revealed in the collectors book hyrule historia in 2011. It promises plenty of fully translated information about the series from the specifics of the zelda timeline to the shape and density of tingles chest hair, but. Hyrule historia, containing an unparalleled collection of historical information onthe legend of zeldafranchise. It also includes an art piece created for the 25th anniversary of the series and the. Hyrule historiadark horse books and nintendo team up to bring youthe legend of zelda. The legend of zelda was released on 21 february 1986. Nintendo even hedges the timeline by saying that this chronicle.
Hyrule historia is a collectors book about nintendos the legend of zelda series, published in english by dark horse comics and in german by tokyopop. It is the first book in the goddess collection trilogy. Hyrule historia is a book released in japan on december 21st, 2011 for 3,255 yen. Hyrule historia is a book about the legend of zelda video game series. Below is a highresolution graphic timeline created by ign user adamnewsted outlining the various games in the legend of zelda series. Posts about timeline zelda universe the legend of zelda. Gametrailers takes you on a visually stunning guide through the mythology of the legend of zelda. Nintendo announces legend of zelda 25th anniversary encyclopedia. Hyrule, timeline, nintendo, zelda, link, ganandorf, master sword, ocarina. It shows the timeline of the fictional events in the series as written by nintendo. For the past 25 years, nearly every entry in the legend of zelda series. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dark horse books and nintendo team up to bring you the legend of zelda.
Hyrule historia was first published in 2011 in japan to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the legend of zelda series. The timeline will be published in hyrule historia, the 25th anniversary collectors book that chronicles the history of the zelda series. The legend of zelda 25th anniversary events nintendo e3 2011 conference opening. The legend of zelda 25th anniversary hyrule historia art book. Anime manga games video videogames nintendo shigeru miyamoto eiji. Hyrule historia is a timeless piece that offers you insight into the minds of the developers of a muchloved franchise. The legend of zelda is a 1986 actionadventure video game developed and published by nintendo and designed by shigeru miyamoto and takashi tezuka. This official chronology was revealed in detail in the legend of zelda. I didnt know this special book meant to coincide with zeldas 25th anniversary and the release of. The book originally saw a limited release in japan in dec.
It is primarily developed and published by nintendo, although some portable installments and rereleases have been outsourced to capcom, vanpool, and grezzo. Theres a zelda visual guide book coming soon to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the game series. The legend of zelda hyrule historia artbook japanese. Much of the backstory of the creation of hyrule was revealed in the games a link to the past, ocarina of time, the wind waker, twilight princess, skyward sword, and a link between worlds. I had a certain price limit in mind and i managed to. Dark horse has brought links lavish 25th anniversary art book to the west and its unmissable. Official zelda timeline to be revealed on december 21. Before that, it had been kept a deeply held secret,123 even to most of the developers.
It also has artwork of games in the series, a short manga, and a foreword a short piece of writing found at the beginning of a book and afterword a short piece of writing found at the end of a book written by people. Its 274 pages feature art and information from every game in the legend of zelda series. Hyrule historia legend of zelda expanded universe wiki fandom. In 2011, to accompany the release of skyward sword, yet another prequel and celebrate the 25th anniversary, nintendo finally released the one true final official zelda timeline. The book was released on december 21, 2011 in japan with a cost of.
The complete legend of zelda timeline legend of zelda to breath of the wild. Hyrule historia unboxingfirst impressions by hoss hobart. A quick look to hyrule historia the legend of zelda 25th anniversary artbook. The 276page book reveals the official timeline of the fictional events in the series, following years of speculation by fans. Zelda fanboys, your prayers to hylia are finally going to be answered. The legend of zelda is an actionadventure video game franchise created by japanese game designers shigeru miyamoto and takashi tezuka. Aug 21, 2012 when it was announced that a 25th anniversary art book for the legend of zelda was being released, i was dead set on getting it. It also contains a foreword by shigeru miyamoto and an afterword by eiji aonuma, who served as supervising editor for the book.
An official timeline was revealed in the collectors book hyrule historia. Nintendo released a japanonly guide to the series called hyrule historia as part of the 25th anniversary celebration. Tracking the history of zelda in hyrule historia the verge. Its precise chronology of events has been hotly debated among fans. Dark horse books and nintendo team up to bring you the legend. Hyrule historia, the zelda timeline book, is headed to the. The legend of zelda 25th anniversary hyrule historia art book nintendo official included are several charts that map from hylian to japanese at different points in the timeline. The official legend of zelda timeline has been unraveled.
Dec 27, 2011 release the doves and pop the champagne because someone has transcribed the legend of zelda timeline from hyrule historia, a 274page art book celebrating the 25th anniversary of the legend of. Shipping next week to american shores from dark horse comics is nintendos the legend of zelda. January 29, 1 december 21, 2 october 3 november 11, 4. Hyrule historia is a book that was released to celebrate the 25th.
The book was originally released to coincide with the series 25th anniversary, and. Do not edit another users theories without permission. Hyrule historia the legend of zelda 25th anniversary. For decades, fans have wondered how the zelda games fit together. The book feels great, looks great, is sturdy, and will make for a great placeholder on your bookshelf of geek culture. Even the regular edition hyrule historia has a hardcover and with over 250 pages its quite a heavy book. The legend of zelda encyclopediaart book, hyrule historia, features an official timeline for the series. This was a very special manga requested by eiji aonuma for the 25th anniversary. Hyrule historia, the zelda timeline book, is headed to the u. To end the 25th anniversary of the legend of zelda in true epic fashion, nintendo have announced an art book known as hyrule historia. Hyrule historia invites readers to take an indepth look at twentyfive years of concept art, character sketches, and lore from one of the most beloved gaming franchises of all time.
Hyrule historia, a 25th anniversary book that is part concept art gallery and part universe compendium that notably gave an official answer to the longdebated timeline continuity snarl. It gives fans a chronology and designs to reference, beautifully illustrated art featuring characters and backgrounds, detailed maps, and more. Set in the fantasy land of hyrule, the plot centers on an elflike boy named link, who aims to collect the eight fragments of the triforce of wisdom in order to rescue princess zelda from the antagonist, ganon. The book features the full history of the series, concept art, an. The book calls upon everything a zelda fan could want. The book also includes artwork for the games, a short manga, and a foreword and. The book was originally released to coincide with the series 25th anniversary, and came out the same year as the most recent zelda game, skyward sword for the wii. The 276page book reveals the official timeline of the fictional events in the. It was released to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the series and the release of the legend of zelda. A comprehensive collection of enemies and items, potions to poes, an expansion of the lore touched upon in hyrule historia, concept art, screencaps, maps, main characters and how they relate, languages, and much, much more, including an exclusive. Jan 29, 20 the book was originally released to coincide with the series 25th anniversary, and came out the same year as the most recent zelda game, skyward sword for the wii. After 25 years of speculation, nintendo is finally going to be revealing the official timeline to the legend of zelda series next wednesday.
This book is filled with action of your favorite hero that includes art work from the games, character profiles and concept designs, backgrounds, history of the legend of zelda, creatures concept designs, comic shorts, interview with the creator, and more. Hyrule historia is a 25th anniversary zelda reference book. From the start, this book was highly sought after and it was sold out on. Hyrule historia is a zelda encyclopedia containing neverbeforeseen concept art, designer commentary, and the official zelda timeline. The english version of hyrule historia will release on january 16, 20, as a hardcover measuring in at 9 x 12 inches, filled with 248 pages of everything you wanted to know about zelda. Hyrule historia, a 276page art book and story guide that covers everything from majoras mask to ocarina of time and beyond. The zelda timeline is an ordering of the zelda games as their events occur within the fictional universe. When it was announced that a 25th anniversary art book for the legend of zelda was being released, i was dead set on getting it. The legend of zelda 25th anniversary hyrule historia art. Now available in the united states, the legend of zelda. Jan 29, 20 now available in the united states, the legend of zelda. As is stated by akira himekawa in the back of the hyrule historia book, this was also to celebrate the release of skyward sword and tell a story connected to the game that would complete the very first zelda tale skyward sword. Thorpe spoke about how the partnership with nintendo started, revealed that hyrule historia has sold nearly one million copies, and talked about the zelda timeline. Hyrule historia is a book that was released to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the legend of zelda series.
Nov 27, 2019 the legend of zelda 25th anniversary hyrule historia art book nintendo official included are several charts that map from hylian to japanese at different points in the timeline. Official legend of zelda timeline revealed feature zelda 25th. The 25th anniversary legend of zelda website has released information of an encyclopaedia called hyrule historia, which is a stunning. The book was published in japan by shogakukan japan. This handsome hardcover contains neverbeforeseen concept art, the full history of hyrule, the official chronology of the games, and much more. On december 21, 2011, nintendo released the book hyrule historia, which contained an official timeline created by the current zelda series director, eiji aonuma. The nintendo e3 2011 conference opened with a special tribute to the franchise, consisting of a highlight reel of previous zelda games, starting with the original the legend of zelda, all accompanied by a live orchestra and choir. Hyrule historia legend of zelda expanded universe wiki.
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