The Books of Earthsea: The Complete Illustrated Edition

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Gorgeous, Definitive, Essential: Ursula K. Le Guin’s The Books of Earthsea: The Complete Illustrated Edition” by Ceridwen Christensen, B&N SFF Blog (24 October 2018)

Reasons Why Le Guin's Earthsea Books Can Still Change Your Life” by Charlie Jane Anders, io9 (6 November 2013) I really thought the story was done; Tenar had finally got her second inning, and Ged and Tenar were obviously happy-ever-after, and if I didn't know exactly who or what Tehanu was, it didn't bother me. Write, Critique, Revise, Repeat: On Le Guin and Asking the Hard Questions of Ourselves” by Mary Ann Mohanraj, Tor.com (1 November 2018) Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea novels are some of the most acclaimed and awarded works in literature-they have received prestigious accolades such as the National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, the Nebula Award, and many more honors, commemorating their enduring place in the hearts and minds of readers and the literary world alike.Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea novels are some of the most acclaimed and awarded works in literature—they have received prestigious accolades such as the National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, the Nebula Award, and many more honors, commemorating their enduring place in the hearts and minds of readers and the literary world alike. When Tehanuwas published I put a subtitle on it — "The Last Book of Earthsea." I was wrong! I was wrong! the greatest American writer of her generation . . . her work deepened, expanded and challenged my expectations of literature, [and] awed me with the power of an unfettered imagination - Michael Chabon Charles Vess Talks Slipping Into Ursula K. Le Guin’s Brain to Draw Earthsea Dragons,” Tor.com (19 July 2016) Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the timeless and beloved A Wizard of Earthsea that “reads like the retelling of a tale first told centuries ago” (David Mitchell)—this omnibus edition encompasses the entire Earthsea chronicles, including the early short stories, Le Guin’s “Earthsea Revisioned” Oxford lecture, and a new Earthsea story, never before printed.

With stories as perennial and universally beloved as The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of The Rings-but also unlike anything but themselves-this edition is perfect for those new to the world of Earthsea, as well as those who are well-acquainted with its enchanting magic: to know Earthsea is to love it. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the timeless and beloved A Wizard of Earthsea that “reads like the retelling of a tale first told centuries ago” (David Mitchell)—this complete omnibus edition of the entire Earthsea chronicles, including over fifty illustrations illuminating Le Guin’s vision of her classic saga by Hugo and Locus Award-winning artist , Charles Vess. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the timeless and beloved A Wizard of Earthsea –‘…reads like the retelling of a tale first told centuries ago’ (David Mitchell) – comes this complete omnibus edition of the entire Earthsea chronicles, including over fifty illustrations illuminating Le Guin’s vision of her classic saga.

First on the content: Earthsea is a splendid series, on par with Tolkien or perhaps better. Le Guin is a story teller like few others. She looks deep into the human psyche, exploring the good, the bad, and everything between with a delicacy that leaves hope that light is greater than darkness, and perhaps there's good in darkness too. The books of the Earthsea series focus mainly on the inner struggles of the protagonists. Similar to Tolkien, there are individuals who fall to the influence of evil, but still evil is less personified. There are not ecosystems of monsters as there are in Tolkien, and even the worst villain is within reach of redemption. Charlie Higson's top 10 fantasy books for children” by Charlie Higson, The Guardian (15 September 2011) While this edition is definitely worth a buy for the extra content and illustrations, the fact that it is a little hefty may discourage young readers a bit. Sadly, this is not yet available in a Kindle edition, but we can hope for one in the future.