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The book was released on December 21, 2011 in Japan with a cost of  ¥3,255.<ref name=crunchyroll>{{Cite web|quote=Hyrule Historia goes on sale December 21st for 3,255 yen (about US $41.72).|url=http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2011/12/15/nintendo-announces-legend-of-zelda-25th-anniversary-encyclopedia|title=Nintendo Announces Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Encyclopedia; retrieved Dec. 15 2011|site=Crunchy Roll}}</ref> An English version was released by Dark Horse Comics on January 29, 2013 at the price of $34.99.<ref name=dbd>{{Cite web|quote=Dark Horse Books and Nintendo team up to bring you The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, containing an unparalleled collection of historical information on The Legend of Zelda franchise. This handsome hardcover contains never-before-seen concept art, the full history of Hyrule, the official chronology of the games, and much more! [...] Price: $34.99 ($38.99 CAN)|url=http://www.diamondbookdistributors.com/downloads/DBD_JAN2013SalesKit.pdf|title=January 2013 New Releases; retrieved Aug. 16 2012|site=Diamond Book Distributors}}</ref> Dark Horse also released a limited edition with an alternate cover and gilded pages. It was limited to 4,000 copies. ''Hyrule Historia'' was also released digitally as part of {{TWWHD}} [[Wii U]] bundle released on September 20, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= The bundle will feature a black Deluxe Wii U console, a GamePad controller decorated with the Hyrule crest and symbols from the game in gold, a download code for The Wind Waker HD and a digital copy of Hyrule Historia, the compilation commemorating The Legend of Zelda series.|author= Alexa Ray Corriea|published= august 28, 2013|retrieved= November 11, 2016|url= http://www.polygon.com/2013/8/28/4667836/the-wind-waker-hd-wii-u-bundle-coming-sept-20|title= The Wind Waker HD Wii U bundle coming Sept. 20|site= Polygon|type=}}</ref> The bundle included a download code for the digital version of the book viewable on the console itself.
The book was released on December 21, 2011 in Japan with a cost of  ¥3,255.<ref name=crunchyroll>{{Cite web|quote=Hyrule Historia goes on sale December 21st for 3,255 yen (about US $41.72).|url=http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2011/12/15/nintendo-announces-legend-of-zelda-25th-anniversary-encyclopedia|title=Nintendo Announces Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Encyclopedia; retrieved Dec. 15 2011|site=Crunchy Roll}}</ref> An English version was released by Dark Horse Comics on January 29, 2013 at the price of $34.99.<ref name=dbd>{{Cite web|quote=Dark Horse Books and Nintendo team up to bring you The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, containing an unparalleled collection of historical information on The Legend of Zelda franchise. This handsome hardcover contains never-before-seen concept art, the full history of Hyrule, the official chronology of the games, and much more! [...] Price: $34.99 ($38.99 CAN)|url=http://www.diamondbookdistributors.com/downloads/DBD_JAN2013SalesKit.pdf|title=January 2013 New Releases; retrieved Aug. 16 2012|site=Diamond Book Distributors}}</ref> Dark Horse also released a limited edition with an alternate cover and gilded pages. It was limited to 4,000 copies. ''Hyrule Historia'' was also released digitally as part of {{TWWHD}} [[Wii U]] bundle released on September 20, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= The bundle will feature a black Deluxe Wii U console, a GamePad controller decorated with the Hyrule crest and symbols from the game in gold, a download code for The Wind Waker HD and a digital copy of Hyrule Historia, the compilation commemorating The Legend of Zelda series.|author= Alexa Ray Corriea|published= august 28, 2013|retrieved= November 11, 2016|url= http://www.polygon.com/2013/8/28/4667836/the-wind-waker-hd-wii-u-bundle-coming-sept-20|title= The Wind Waker HD Wii U bundle coming Sept. 20|site= Polygon|type=}}</ref> The bundle included a download code for the digital version of the book viewable on the console itself.


==Features==
==Contents==
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The encyclopedia consists of three sections, bookended by messages from [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] and [[Eiji Aonuma]] describing the development of the Zelda franchise and their roles in it. The {{SS|Himekawa}} is included in an appendix.
The encyclopedia is divided into three main sections, along with separate messages from [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] and [[Eiji Aonuma]] and 32 pages of the {{SS|Himekawa}}.<ref>{{Cite web|quote=The book, published by Shogakukan, is 274 pages broken down into three sections. First, "The Origin Story" basically goes over the world introduced in Skyward Sword. "A Complete History of Hyrule" makes up the second section. The rest of the book is devoted to artwork from the series spanning its 25-year existence, including a 32-page manga by artist unit Akira Himekawa (who have done previous Legend of Zelda manga).|url=http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2011/12/15/nintendo-announces-legend-of-zelda-25th-anniversary-encyclopedia|title=Nintendo Announces Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Encyclopedia; retrieved Dec. 15 2011|site=Crunchy Roll}}</ref>.
 
The encyclopedia only details games considered to be canon to the history of Hyrule. Spin-off games such as {{LCT}} and the [[Tingle (Series)|''Tingle'' series]] are not included in the book.
 
===On the 25th Anniversary of ''The Legend of Zelda''===
The first couple of pages are a message from Shigeru Miyamoto giving a brief history of the series, as well as thanking those who have played, and continue to play the games. This message is accompanied with a list of his involvement with each game in the series.


===The Legend Begins===
===The Legend Begins===
The first section, titled "The Legend Begins", provides a comprehensive look into {{SS}}. The contents provide a behind-the-scene look at concept art and designs, along with designer notes of various people, creatures, towns, lands and dungeons. Though most appear in the game, included are unused people and locations that appear to have been planned, or talked about during the production of the game. Located on the bottom of some pages are various notes giving brief information regarding the history or similarities of the creature or item detailed on the specific page.
'''The Legend Begins''' is a behind-the-scenes look at {{SS}}. It is filled with artwork, concept art, design sketches, and design notes on the game's characters, locations, and items. Some pages have footers describing how {{SS|-}} relates to recurring trends in the series, namely: Link oversleeping,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= The opening scenes of Zelda games often show Link sleeping. Is this a way of conveying the notion of a normal person waking up to the unknown and embarking on a hero’s journey?|book=HH|page=9}}</ref> [[Goddess's Harp|Zelda's harp]],<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= The harp in ''Skyward Sword'' looks a lot like Sheik’s harp in ''Ocarina of Time''. Could it be the same one . . . ?|book=HH|page=11}}</ref> the concept of dual worlds,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= In the Legend of Zelda series, there are many titles where Link travels between two different worlds. There are worlds of light and dark, light and twilight, past and future, and, of course, sky and surface. Link is oftentimes responsible for connecting two very different worlds.|book=HH|page=19}}</ref> the [[???|hand in the toilet]],<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= It has been said that if you listen closely at the door of the Knight Academy at night, you can hear a woman’s voice calling, “I need paper . . .” A similar story also plays out in ''Majora’s Mask'' and ''Oracle of Ages'' and may have its roots in traditional ghost stories.|book=HH|page=23}}</ref> the [[Sheikah Stone]]s and [[Gossip Stone]]s,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= One of the Sheikah Stones lives between the Sparring Hall and the Knight Academy. He is easy to dismiss, but his hints are very valuable. The Gossip Stones that dot the ''Ocarina of Time 3D'' surface world hold rare information just like in ''Ocarina of Time''.|book=HH|page=25}}</ref> unique [[shopkeeper]]s,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= There are many unique shopkeepers throughout the ''Zelda'' series. Maybe this is because over the years, an incredible volume of ideas have been developed for the various games in the series.|book=HH|page=29}}</ref> large aquatic spirit creatures,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Throughout the titles, spirit creatures like Levias appear many times.
Many creatures, like Lord Jabu-Jabu in Ocarina of Time, are based on sea animals.|book=HH|page=39}}</ref> sacred grounds,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=This sacred place has a unique atmosphere. It is rich in vegetation and wildlife. Warm beams of sunlight bathe the area. The Sealed Grounds probably have no direct connection to other titles, but it’s hard not to be reminded of similar places, where items like the Master Sword are found.|book=HH|page=40}}</ref> the [[Marks of the Goddesses|three crests of the goddesses]],<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Carved on the stake in the head of the Imprisoned are the crests of Farore and the other two goddesses. They are modeled on crests that appeared in earlier games. These crests are also associated with the sages and different races, and appear in other games as well as this one.|book=HH|page=41}}</ref> time-travel,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=With this talk of controlling time, one can’t help but think of Ocarina of Time. The ocarina is the same color as the Timeshift Stones. Could they be made of the same material?|book=HH|page=53}}</ref> spirit realms,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=Collecting the glowing Sacred Tears in the Silent Realm harks back to Twilight Princess, where the Tears of Light are assembled within the Vessel of Light in order to resurrect the spirits within.|book=HH|page=58}}</ref>, [[Moblin]]s and [[Bokoblin]]s,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=The Bokoblin and the Moblin are familiar enemies who have appeared in other Zelda games. Their appearance and the weapons they carry have evolved, but regardless of the timeline, they never stop attacking Link.|book=HH|page=61}}</ref> [[Octorok]]s,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Throughout the series the Octoroks haven’t changed much. In Skyward Sword the versatile Octoroks imitate plants, but in Ocarina of Time they are found in watery locations. This adaptability might answer the question of how they have been around for so long . . .|book=HH|page=62}}</ref> and [[Stalfos]].<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= In Ocarina of Time, the Stalfos have simple armor, a sword and a shield, but in Wind Waker they each carry a giant club. Their equipment changes with each title. Perhaps they wield the preferred weapon of their time.|book=HH|page=64}}</ref>


===The History of Hyrule===
===The History of Hyrule===
"The History of Hyrule" chronicles the history of Hyrule based on the main games of the series. Opening this section is a suggested complete take on the [[Zelda Timeline]]. With the time line set, the section continues on; starting with the creation of the land of Hyrule leading up through the events of {{OoT}}, then goes through each split and sub-split of the time line while categorizing the games into eras. As it goes through the time line, each game's story is detailed out historically while some include information regarding the [[Hylian Language]] of that era.
'''The History of Hyrule''' chronicles the entire history of the {{TLoZ|Series|-}} universe, divided into [[Era]]s. It presents the first public iteration of the full [[Zelda Timeline]]. The section includes side entries summarizing characters, locations, and events. It also contains translation keys for the various [[Hylian Language]]s and the [[Gerudo Alphabet]].


===Creative Footprints===
===Creative Footprints===
Much like the section "The Legend Begins", "Creative Footprints" is filled with artwork spanning the [[The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary|25 years of the franchise]]. Lacking the volume of material seen in "The Legend Begins" section per individual game, this section provides detailed sketches of character, land and dungeon development; along with changes in [[Link]], [[Princess Zelda]] and [[Ganon]] throughout the course of the series. This section is closed out with a list of the game catalog leading up to {{OoT3D}}; including "elusive and rare" Zelda titles.
'''Creative Footprints''' consists of concept art, design sketches, and development information spanning the previous [[The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary|25 years of the franchise]]. This is followed by a timeline of the character designs of [[Link]], [[Zelda]], and [[Ganon]] throughout the series. The section ends with a catalogue of the Zelda titles released up to {{OoT3D}}, not including the [[Zelda (Game & Watch)|Game & Watch game]] or any third-party games.
 
===Wrapping Things Up===
"Wrapping Things Up" is a 2-page message from Eiji Aonuma providing insight into Hyrule Historia and gratitude for the players of the series. This message is accompanied with a list of his involvement with the games of the series, since becoming involved with {{OoT}}
 
==={{SS|-}} (Himekawa)===
As an added bonus, a 32-page manga written on {{SS}} was added at the end of the book.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==

Revision as of 22:37, 31 August 2019

Template:Book The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia is a book released to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda series. It is the first book in the Goddess Collection trilogy.

The book was released on December 21, 2011 in Japan with a cost of ¥3,255.[1] An English version was released by Dark Horse Comics on January 29, 2013 at the price of $34.99.[2] Dark Horse also released a limited edition with an alternate cover and gilded pages. It was limited to 4,000 copies. Hyrule Historia was also released digitally as part of The Wind Waker HD Wii U bundle released on September 20, 2013.[3] The bundle included a download code for the digital version of the book viewable on the console itself.

Contents

The encyclopedia consists of three sections, bookended by messages from Shigeru Miyamoto and Eiji Aonuma describing the development of the Zelda franchise and their roles in it. The Skyward Sword manga by Akira Himekawa is included in an appendix.

The Legend Begins

The Legend Begins is a behind-the-scenes look at Skyward Sword. It is filled with artwork, concept art, design sketches, and design notes on the game's characters, locations, and items. Some pages have footers describing how Skyward Sword relates to recurring trends in the series, namely: Link oversleeping,[4] Zelda's harp,[5] the concept of dual worlds,[6] the hand in the toilet,[7] the Sheikah Stones and Gossip Stones,[8] unique shopkeepers,[9] large aquatic spirit creatures,[10] sacred grounds,[11] the three crests of the goddesses,[12] time-travel,[13] spirit realms,[14], Moblins and Bokoblins,[15] Octoroks,[16] and Stalfos.[17]

The History of Hyrule

The History of Hyrule chronicles the entire history of the The Legend of Zelda universe, divided into Eras. It presents the first public iteration of the full Zelda Timeline. The section includes side entries summarizing characters, locations, and events. It also contains translation keys for the various Hylian Languages and the Gerudo Alphabet.

Creative Footprints

Creative Footprints consists of concept art, design sketches, and development information spanning the previous 25 years of the franchise. This is followed by a timeline of the character designs of Link, Zelda, and Ganon throughout the series. The section ends with a catalogue of the Zelda titles released up to Ocarina of Time 3D, not including the Game & Watch game or any third-party games.

Trivia

  • The golden cartridge design of Encyclopedia's deluxe edition was originally used as a prototype for Hyrule Historia.[18]

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References

  1. ↑ Template:Cite web
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  3. ↑ Template:Cite web
  4. ↑ "The opening scenes of Zelda games often show Link sleeping. Is this a way of conveying the notion of a normal person waking up to the unknown and embarking on a hero’s journey?" (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 9)
  5. ↑ "The harp in Skyward Sword looks a lot like Sheik’s harp in Ocarina of Time. Could it be the same one . . . ?" (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 11)
  6. ↑ "In the Legend of Zelda series, there are many titles where Link travels between two different worlds. There are worlds of light and dark, light and twilight, past and future, and, of course, sky and surface. Link is oftentimes responsible for connecting two very different worlds." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 19)
  7. ↑ "It has been said that if you listen closely at the door of the Knight Academy at night, you can hear a woman’s voice calling, “I need paper . . .” A similar story also plays out in Majora’s Mask and Oracle of Ages and may have its roots in traditional ghost stories." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 23)
  8. ↑ "One of the Sheikah Stones lives between the Sparring Hall and the Knight Academy. He is easy to dismiss, but his hints are very valuable. The Gossip Stones that dot the Ocarina of Time 3D surface world hold rare information just like in Ocarina of Time." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 25)
  9. ↑ "There are many unique shopkeepers throughout the Zelda series. Maybe this is because over the years, an incredible volume of ideas have been developed for the various games in the series." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 29)
  10. ↑ "Throughout the titles, spirit creatures like Levias appear many times. Many creatures, like Lord Jabu-Jabu in Ocarina of Time, are based on sea animals." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 39)
  11. ↑ "This sacred place has a unique atmosphere. It is rich in vegetation and wildlife. Warm beams of sunlight bathe the area. The Sealed Grounds probably have no direct connection to other titles, but it’s hard not to be reminded of similar places, where items like the Master Sword are found." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 40)
  12. ↑ "Carved on the stake in the head of the Imprisoned are the crests of Farore and the other two goddesses. They are modeled on crests that appeared in earlier games. These crests are also associated with the sages and different races, and appear in other games as well as this one." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 41)
  13. ↑ "With this talk of controlling time, one can’t help but think of Ocarina of Time. The ocarina is the same color as the Timeshift Stones. Could they be made of the same material?" (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 53)
  14. ↑ "Collecting the glowing Sacred Tears in the Silent Realm harks back to Twilight Princess, where the Tears of Light are assembled within the Vessel of Light in order to resurrect the spirits within." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 58)
  15. ↑ "The Bokoblin and the Moblin are familiar enemies who have appeared in other Zelda games. Their appearance and the weapons they carry have evolved, but regardless of the timeline, they never stop attacking Link." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 61)
  16. ↑ "Throughout the series the Octoroks haven’t changed much. In Skyward Sword the versatile Octoroks imitate plants, but in Ocarina of Time they are found in watery locations. This adaptability might answer the question of how they have been around for so long . . ." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 62)
  17. ↑ "In Ocarina of Time, the Stalfos have simple armor, a sword and a shield, but in Wind Waker they each carry a giant club. Their equipment changes with each title. Perhaps they wield the preferred weapon of their time." (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 64)
  18. ↑ Template:Cite web
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