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The Name of the Wind: 10th Anniversary Deluxe Illustrated Edition
Hardback Published on: 07/12/2017
Price: £30.00
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My Favourite Book
Pat Rothfuss will capture your imagination and hold it hostage! This book is completely effortless to read and the plot is rich and fast-paced. You will fi... READ MORE
The Best Fantasy Novel.
I enjoyed this more than 'The Lord of the Rings' and got drawn further into its world than I ever was with 'DragonLance Chronicles' so, yes - this is the b... READ MORE
Super good!
My favourite fantasy of the last decade :)
Don't Be Like Me
It would be impossible for me to adequately convey how 'The Name of the Wind' altered my perspective of the genre and how it reignited my love of it. But I... READ MORE
The Finest Fantasy
Without a shadow of a doubt this is the best fantasy novel I have read since I was a teenager (some 15 years ago!). The characters, the setting, the ideas,... READ MORE
The Finest Fantasy
Without a shadow of a doubt this is the best fantasy novel I have read since I was a teenager (some 15 years ago!). The characters, the setting, the ideas,... READ MORE
A true Fantasy Classic!
Without question this is the finest example of Fantasy writing that I have read in years. Patrick Rothfuss has created an original and exciting story, that... READ MORE
Review of Deluxe HB edition - Even more amazingness!
This novel needs no more recommendation, but this new deluxe HB 10th anniversary edition is gorgeous! Using illustrations throughout, it also contains chap... READ MORE
Best Fantasy Book I've ever read
I have found my new fantasy series. “The Name of the Wind” is the first in “The Kingkiller Chronicle” series by Patrick Rothfuss.
I haven’t had a good fant... READ MORE
A book which now requires no recommendation
Probably the most readable and enjoyable fantasy novel I've ever read. Rothfuss knows how to weave a tale and it's a shame we've had so little from him. Of... READ MORE
Great for fans of Eddings
It is so rare to get a truly great traditional-style fantasy that is still original and engaging. It is especially outstanding when an author manages to ac... READ MORE
Synopsis
This anniversary hardcover includes more than 50 pages of extra content!
Contents include:
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Beautiful, iconic cover by artist Sam Weber and designer Paul Buckley
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Gorgeous, never-before-seen illustrations by artist Dan Dos Santos
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Detailed and updated world map by artist Nate Taylor
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Brand-new author's note
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Appendix detailing calendar system and currencies
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Pronunciation guide of names and places
*'I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep.*
*My name is Kvothe.*
*You may have heard of me'*
So begins the tale of Kvothe - currently known as Kote, the unassuming innkeeper - from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, through his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-riddled city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a difficult and dangerous school of magic.
In these pages you will come to know Kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragon-slayer, the legend-hunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin. The Name of the Wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding must-read title.
American author Patrick Rothfuss is the author of the epic fantasy series The Kingkiller Chronicle: The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man’s Fear and The Slow Regard of Silent Things.
The Name of the Wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding must-read title.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
- ISBN: 9781473224087
- Number of pages: 752
- Dimensions: 242 x 160 x 54 mm
- Weight: 1120g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allCant put it down.
One of the best books have ever read. If not the best.
quite possably the best book ive read
i realy enjoyed how patrick rothfuss bult charichters and their relationships. and of course i found the storry to be so compelling that i didnt want to pu... READ MORE
fantasy master!
truly captivating, amazing, loved every page of it.
The Name of the Wind
Fantastic
I was absolutely ensnared by Patrick Rothfuss's amazing début novel. Kvothe is charming, witty, tortured and brave and he makes for one of the best main ch... READ MORE
Addictive
You get good books but I always crave for something which can transport me and shock me in a world of fantasy. Until now I thought there was only David Edd... READ MORE
Refreshing Fantasy Novel!
I was getting a bit bored of Fantasy novels they keep repeating the same type of things BUT 'The Name of the Wind' was an amazing read i couldn't put it do... READ MORE
fantastic
I picked up this book while browsing the fantasy section, blurb got my attention but it doesn't show how good this book really is, I can't believe I hadn't... READ MORE
Loved it.
I bought this book based on the title alone and it sat on my shelf for a while despite hearing people say again and again how amazing it was. I didn't want... READ MORE
Verified Purchase
Addictive, Amazing and Orginal.
The whole way through this book I just could not put it down. Its exciting the way you follow and hear of the tales of Kvothe. He is an addictive character... READ MORE
Fantasy does not come better than this.
What can I say about this amazing book, it is magical, funny, emotional and absolutely beautiful.
On reading this 2nd time preparing myself for the final b... READ MORE
The Name of the Wind
Superb. Thank goodness the next book in the series is with us at last!
Devoured it!
This book from start to finish is solid gold! From the offset you don't have a clue where the writers going to go with it and then he gives hints throughou... READ MORE
Awesome read . . . .
I needed to get back to some good old fantasy after about four year solid in Si Fi. I didn't know where to look or for what. I asked a member of staff in t... READ MORE
Great Book
What a great book! I must have read it within a week, reading in almost all of the spare time I had unable to put it down sometimes.
Told a little differe... READ MORE
A Shining Star Amongst Sci Fi Books
I read a lot of sci fi, but this book stood out from the very first. It gripped me straight away and I couldn't put it down.
It's true strengths are the c... READ MORE
The Name of the Wind
When I saw this book on the shelf at waterstone's it wasn't till a few weeks later that I decided I needed something to read and decided to buy the book. I... READ MORE
The Name of the Wind
Brilliant
it was a fantastic read and really rivetting and keeps you wanting to read more. i cannot wait for the next installment
Captured me in the first paragraph
Amazingly written. Detailed perfectly to capture your imagination and lure you into hours of reading. First time reading this author, will definitely seek... READ MORE
The Name of the Wind
AWESOME!
I've been reading fantasy fiction for about 14 years now and I can honestly say, this book was a breath of fresh air to the genre.
A truly wonderful story... READ MORE
New style fantasy at it's peak
Patrick rothfuss is going to be a great writer, have no doubt, in this, his first novel he put's to shame most of the other fantasy writers of the last 20 ... READ MORE
Fantastic Read
Patrick Rothfuss has a way of writing that plants cunning little hints to whats about to happen thoughout the storyline to keep you guessing. Immeidately y... READ MORE
AWESOME!
I've been reading fantasy fiction for about 14 years now and I can honestly say, this book was a breath of fresh air to the genre.
A truly wonderful story ... READ MORE
Benchmark For Storytelling
With the multiple layers of storytelling Patrick Rothfuss managed to wrap me into the silence of the Waystone Inn or the treacherous streets of Tarbean. Wh... READ MORE
WOW!
Was absolutely amazing hooked me from the start and left me hanging and begging for more at the end will definitely have to get the next one !!
One of the best
This is definitly one of the best stories I have read these past few years. Perfect for fantasy lovers. Especialy if you want more than a stereotype elf-or... READ MORE
Can't put it down!
I was recommended this series by a friend and I am so glad I took them up on this recommendation! If you like Brent Weeks, Robin Hobb and so on you will ju... READ MORE
Absolutely incredible
It is one of those books that you will never forget reading.
The world building is incredible, the characters draw you in and the story line leaves you wan... READ MORE
Enthralling thoughout
This was a fantastic read. The story is attention-grabbing from the start, with exciting believable characters that lead you though twists and turns to a c... READ MORE
Incredible
Genuinely one of the best books that I have ever read. It is incredibly immersive and I could not put it down until I had finished it, then immediately ord... READ MORE
The Name of the Wind
I have never written an online review about anything before, but was compelled to do so now as i believe i have just read one of the best books i'm eve lik... READ MORE
A must read!
A sensational story, Rothfuss grips you into the story of Kvothe on so many different levels. What makes this book stand out more than other fantasy is how... READ MORE
Good book
This book got me back into the fantasy genre. I love the way it's written.
Love fantasy? Get this book!
This book has been in my shelf for so long and it wasn't until my husband's friend came over to visit and was currently the second book of the series.
He ... READ MORE
You don't need any other book. Just this one.
The greatest story every told. I have to read it once if not twice a year. You end up missing the world and the characters so much they become a part of yo... READ MORE
A story like no other.
If you love to read fantasy books that pull you right into there world then this is a must read, it's a wonderful story of love pain suffering heartbreak a... READ MORE
Truly Brilliant
I was bought this book as a gift, I'll admit that it took me a few reads of the first chapter or so to really get into it but once the story really gets go... READ MORE
Brilliant edition
Amazing story (as everyone must know by now!) And a beautiful edition
My absolute favourite book!
Not to be given lightly but I think its safe to say this is my favourite book and the best I've ever read. So well written, absorbing and detailed story an... READ MORE
Boring and poorly written
Couldn't finish. It's totally lacking in a compelling story. Shame really.
Relit my love for fantasy
This book is so beautiful! Darrick Rothus creates an amazing world steeping the realm of fantasy in every day realism. Showing the injustices of class and ... READ MORE
a great read
bought it for something to do when it was quiet at work and the time just flew by when reading it. would definitely recommend
Nothing quite compares
I remember reading this book not long after it was published, 16 years ago. In fact I still remember the day I stepped into my local Waterstones for a simp... READ MORE
My favourite book ever!
I read this book years ago and nothing has come close to surpassing it as my favourite book.
Boring macho 'amazing' protagonist and NO women characters
I really wanted to like this book. I'm desperate for a good new world to read about and a very good friend reccomended this. I appreciated the world tha... READ MORE
Great book
There's not much more to add, except that the series never seem to finish, unfortunately.