Is there a book club edition of the name of the wind. Two lucky readers will each win a copy of the book, and a. What do you like or dislike about works of epic fantasy. Linmanuel miranda this deluxe, illustrated edition celebrates the new york timesbestselling series, the kingkiller chroniclea masterful epic fantasy saga that has inspired readers worldwide. The kingkiller chronicle by patrick rothfuss, nick podehl, et al. Often, book club editions will have an string of numbers on the last page of the book near the margin, running vertically, just before the endpaper.
The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, first edition. Gone with the wind is one of those rare books that we never forget. Identifying book club edition books a guide to identify. Its a world you want to spend lifetimes in, as his many fans will attest. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel. More than 30 million copies have been printed worldwide. The series follows the life of kvothe, a notorious, misunderstood maybe. Editions of the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. You fly through the pages, heedless of hour or other commitments.
See more ideas about the kingkiller chronicles, the wise mans fear and patrick rothfuss. The social satire, the exposition of societys flaws and the way the author explains this universes magic as if it were science help create a truly immersive world full of misteries but where everything can be explained and comprehended in detail. In celebration of the anniversary and of the launch of our new book club, were giving away one copy of the name of the winds 10th anniversary edition to one lucky new club member. Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the magically gifted. His first novel, the name of the wind, was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Oct 03, 2017 his first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Patrick rothfuss currently lives in central wisconsin where he teaches at the local university. Book club editions also may have four or five numbers printed in a contrasting box on the back of the book. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, paperback. The current as of october 2012 geeknights book club selection is the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, itself being book one of the kingkiller chron. What was the most influential factor in drawing you in or turning you off the book.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Name wind by rothfuss patrick, first edition, signed. First printing dust jackets are scarcer than the book itself. Pick a passage, a character, a scene, an idea, etc. In most cases, books released through book of the month club bomc are much nicer than book club editions bce released by the doubleday. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1. It sounds like your copy of name of the wind might be the book club edition.
The lies of locke lamora gentleman bastards, book 1. Plus get the print and digital editions of the magazine. Win a the name of the wind 10th anniversary edition. Linmanuel miranda hes bloody good, this rothfuss guy. Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the. Patrick rothfuss announces the name of the wind tenth. Sign up to our newsletter and join 200,000 fellow book lovers, plus be the first to know about new releases and. In most cases, books released through book ofthemonth club bomc are much nicer than book club editions bce released by the doubleday book clubs. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, paperback barnes. Mar 27, 2007 a highaction story written with a poets hand, the name of the wind is a masterpiece that will transport readers into the body and mind of a wizard. Oct 14, 2012 the current as of october 2012 geeknights book club selection is the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, itself being book one of the kingkiller chron.
Eventually his old life catches up with him when he rescues a scholar named chronicler who realizes kvothe for who he is, to keep chronicler from. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell first edition points. His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret first. First editions, a conversation, and another interview. We read it when were young and fall in love with the characters, then we watch the film and read the book again and watch the film again and never get tired of revisiting an era that is the most important in our history. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. The name of the wind signed by patrick rothfuss new hardback. The slow regard of silent things the kingkiller chronicle english edition. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss goodreads. A highaction story written with a poets hand, the name of the wind is a masterpiece that will transport readers into the body and mind of a wizard.
This is a brand new hardback edition of the name of the wind signed by patrick rothfuss. From the characters to the environments everything is connected in a way that makes perfect sense. Feb 14, 2018 his first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Original grey cloth, including original dust jacket with macmillan spring novels printed across the top back panel and gone with the wind title printed in the second column. You can tell by looking to see if there is a price in the upper corner of the front flap.
The name of the wind signed by patrick rothfuss new. Well, this week at wired book club, were a pandemonium of five parts. Because unfortunately book 2, the wise mans fear, doesnt come out until. Some of the cheaper editions are book club offerings rather than issues by the original publisher.
Full of music, magic, love, and loss, patrick rothfusss vivid and engaging debut fantasy knocked our socks off. We want to send you a copy of the 10th anniversary edition of patrick rothfusss the name of the wind, available october 3rd from daw. Book club editions for the most part see the end of this writeup for the exceptions are not of collectible value and cause a lot of confusion for many book collectors. Rothfuss kingkiller books are among the most read and reread in our home. I am thinking of picking this for my grade 9 book club. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret.
This subreddit is dedicated to everything related to the kingkiller chronicle, a fantasy trilogy by patrick rothfuss, telling. I do notice prose quite a lot like in book of the new sun, senlin ascends, and lord of the rings. Picture of the first edition macmillan boards for gone with the wind. Buy the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss online at alibris. His novels have appeared on nprs top 100 science fictionfantasy books list and locus. But the name of the wind is so much morefor the story it tells reveals the truth behind kvothes legend. Nov 12, 2015 here are my thoughts on patrick rothfusss name of the wind. Gone with the wind was popular with american readers from the outset and was the top american fiction bestseller in 1936 and 1937. Harry potter fans craving a new mindblowing series should look no further than the name of the windthe first book in a trilogy about an orphan boy who becomes a legend.
Patrick rothfuss announces the name of the wind tenth anniversary edition and shares updates on the kingkiller chronicle book 3 stubby the rocket fri. Patrick rothfuss fantasy novel the name of the wind ends as it begins. On the back of the jacket gone with the wind is in the right column. In most cases, books released through bookofthemonth club bomc are much nicer than book club editions bce released by the doubleday book clubs. You see if i had noticed,it wouldnt change anything the three i mention have something the name of the wind doesnt and that is a good story with compelling characters.
What is the value of book club editions of gone with the wind. The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1. I discussed this subject in a column for the print edition of the deseret news and the online edition of lds. The name of the wind no one writes about stories like pat rothfuss. In the next printings gone with the wind was moved to the very top of the left column. The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1 kindle edition by rothfuss, patrick. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. On the east wind in the book of mormon dan peterson. If it is a hardcover, then you may have a book club edition.
In addition to the name of the wind, rothfuss has published the second book in the series, 2011s the wise mans fear, as well as supplementary novellasshort stories. Patrick loves words, laughs often, and dabbles in alchemy. In these pages you will come to know kvothe as a notorious magician, an accomplished thief, a masterful musician, and an infamous assassin. How the right story at the right time can change the world, how the teller can shape a life. Picture of the back dust jacket flap for the first edition of gone with the wind. If you could talk to the author, is there a question you would ask him. Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. Gone with the wind is a controversial reference point for subsequent writers of the south, both. The name of the wind is a fantasy book by patrick rothfuss, the main character is called kvothe, an arcanist who has left a life of adventure and sorrow to become an innkeeper in a small town. Oct 18, 2017 in celebration of the anniversary and of the launch of our new book club, were giving away one copy of the name of the winds 10th anniversary edition to one lucky new club member. Having said that, the second book in the series is not as good by half, and succumbs in a lot of places to the tropes it was trying to deconstruct in the first place. Published april 2007 by penguin group daw first published march 27th 2007 more details.
His novels have appeared on nprs top 100 science fictionfantasy books list and. We use every word from the book to create the design. When patrick rothfuss released the name of the wind, the first book in the planned kingkiller chronicle trilogy back in 2007, it became a. This poster is created from the entire text of the name of the wind. As of 2014, a harris poll found it to be the second favorite book of american readers, just behind the bible. Oct 03, 2017 in addition to the name of the wind, rothfuss has published the second book in the series, 2011s the wise mans fear, as well as supplementary novellasshort stories how old holly came to.
The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 2007, daw books, distributed by penguin group edition, hardcover in english. The name of the wind was wellwritten, well structured, and makes a cliched story into one that has some depth and creativity. Feb 03, 2017 patrick rothfuss announces the name of the wind tenth anniversary edition and shares updates on the kingkiller chronicle book 3 stubby the rocket fri feb 3, 2017 6. These are the only notw fabio hardcovers without number lines i have seen.