{"product_id":"origins-of-the-wheel-of-time","title":"Livingston Michael: Origins of The Wheel of Time [2023] paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOW WITH EXCLUSIVE BONUS MATERIAL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom author and scholar Michael Livingston, \u003ci\u003eOrigins of The Wheel of Time\u003c\/i\u003e is an authorised exploration of the inspirations behind the acclaimed series, including the first biography of its creator, Robert Jordan. With an introduction by Jordan's editor and widow, Harriet McDougal. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore never-before-seen insights into The Wheel of Time, including:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- A brand-new, redrawn world map by Ellisa Mitchell using change requests discovered in Robert Jordan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003es unpublished notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- An alternate scene from an early draft of \u003ci\u003eThe Eye of the World\u003cbr\u003e- \u003c\/i\u003eAn exclusive interview with the author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis companion to the internationally bestselling series will delve into the creation of Robert Jordan's masterpiece, drawing from interviews and an unprecedented examination of his unpublished notes. Michael Livingston tells the behind-the-scenes story of who Jordan was (including a chapter that is the very first published biography of the author), how he worked, and why he holds such an important place in modern literature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second part of the book is a glossary to the 'real world' in The Wheel of Time. King Arthur is in The Wheel of Time. Merlin, too. But so is Alexander the Great and the Apollo Space Program, the Norse gods and Napoleon's greatest defeat - and so much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOrigins of The Wheel of Time \u003c\/i\u003ewill provide exciting knowledge and insights to both new and long-time fans looking either to expand their understanding of the series or unearth the real-life influences that Jordan utilized in his world-building - all in one accessible text.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJordan has come to dominate the world Tolkien began to reveal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e' -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e on The Wheel of Time series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Livingston","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":47223129243987,"sku":"9781035004188","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4001\/6057\/files\/michael-livingston-livingston-michael-origins-of-the-wheel-of-time-2023-paperback-9781035004188-57572432544083.jpg?v=1727019850","url":"https:\/\/chaptersbookstore.com\/products\/origins-of-the-wheel-of-time","provider":"Chapters Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}