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Hyrule Historia: The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia is a 274-page book featuring official Zelda artwork as well as the history of the Zelda universe. It contains never-before-seen concept artwork, such as the development of Link in Twilight Princess. The encyclopedia was released on December 21, 2011 in Japan with a cost of 3,255 yen.^[1] An English version is set to be released on January 29, 2013 at the price of $34.99. It will be published by Dark Horse Books.^[2]

Overview

Published by Shogakukan in Japan, the encyclopedia is divided into three sections. The first section, titled "The Origin Story", describes the events covered in Skyward Sword. The next section is "A Complete History of Hyrule", which reviews the storyline of each game, additionally suggesting a complete take on the Zelda Timeline, including the previously-unconfirmed placement of certain games. The rest of the book is filled with artwork spanning the 25 years of the franchise, including 32 pages of the Template:Manga by Akira Himekawa.^[3]

Gallery

Book

The cover of the original Japanese version
Place holder cover for the English Hyrule Historia

The Legend of Zelda

The first boss

The first boss
Aquamentus

Aquamentus

Ocarina Of Time

Ocarina of Time early concept poster
Early concept art of Link
Link holding an early design of the Hylian Shield

Link holding an early design of the Hylian Shield
Young and Adult Link concept
Link with Navi
Ganondorf
Ganondorf with his minions
Ganon
Ganon attacking
Nabooru
Sheik concept
Solid Black Gerudo Stallion
Saria concept