Thursday, August 16, 2012

Hyrule Historia in English! (updated)

IGN is saying it's confirmed through Darkhorse!
*crosses fingers*




UPDATES!
First, let's see if we can get 10,000 people to like this page JUST to show Darkhorse how happy they're about to be for publishing this book for us. It's very close: ZELDA FANS UNITE!

* There are plans for it to come to USA, (Darkhorse most likely covers Canada,), UK, Australia, UK, and parts of Europe.


"Hyrule Historia" info Via "ZeldaDungeon" and the English Publisher for "Darkhorse" "Diamond Book Distributors:"
"ISBN-13: 978-1-61655-041-7
Price: $34.99 ($38.99 CAN)
Publisher: Dark Horse
Imprint: Dark Horse Books
Writer: Shigeru Miyamoto, Eiji Aonuma
Artist: Akira Himekawa
Size: 9 x 12
Page Count: 272
Carton Qty: 8
Format: Hardcover, Full Color
Recommended Age: 8+
Comparison Title: The Art of the Mass Effect Universe (ISBN-13 978-1-59582-768-5, $39.99),
The Art of Alice: Madness Returns(ISBN-13 978-1-59582-697-8, $34.99)
Genre: Art, Coffee Table,
Popular Culture
Ship Date: 1/29/2013
Rights: World except territories specified elsewhere in rights statement
Dark Horse Books and Nintendo team up to bring you The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, containing an unparalleled collection of historical information on The Legend of Zelda franchise. This handsome hardcover contains never-before-seen concept art, the full history of Hyrule, the official chronology of the games, and much more! Starting with an insightful introduction by the legendary producer and video-game designer of Donkey Kong, Mario, and The Legend of Zelda, Shigeru Miyamoto, this book is crammed full of information about the storied history of Link's adventures from the creators themselves! As a bonus, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia includes an exclusive comic by the foremost creator of The Legend of Zelda manga — Akira Himekawa!

KEY SELLING POINTS:
-The Legend of Zelda franchise has sold 68 million copies since the release of the first game, with the original Legend of Zelda being the fourth best selling NES game of all time, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time holding the record for the highest reviewed video game of all time.
-Covers the full history of The Legend of Zelda franchise.
-With an introduction by game designer Shigeru Miyamoto.
-Includes the official timeline of The Legend of Zelda games, never-before-seen concept art, The Legend of Zelda manga, in-depth information on the making of the The Legend of Zelda franchise, and art by some of the most storied concept artists in video games."




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