Assassin's Apprentice (the Illustrated Edition) - (Farseer Trilogy) by Robin Hobb (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In hardcover for the first time. A gorgeously illustrated anniversary edition of the book that launched the epic Farseer Trilogy, praised by George R.R. Martin as "fantasy as it ought to be written," featuring a new Foreword by Robin Hobb and 10 full-color illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>In hardcover for the first time ever! A gorgeously illustrated anniversary edition of the book that launched the epic Farseer Trilogy, praised by George R. R. Martin as "fantasy as it ought to be written" and Lin-Manuel Miranda as "an incredible series," featuring a new foreword by Robin Hobb and ten full-color illustrations.</b> <p/> Twenty-five years ago, Robin Hobb's first novel featuring FitzChivalry Farseer and his mysterious, often maddening friend the Fool struck like a bolt of brilliant lightning. Thus began a beloved saga spanning multiple series, full of adventure, magic, and sinister plots. To celebrate a quarter-century of wonder, this special edition of <i>Assassin's Apprentice</i> presents a modern classic as it's never been seen before: in hardcover, with ten beautiful full-color illustrations by Magali Villeneuve. <p/> Young Fitz is the bastard son of the noble Prince Chivalry, raised in the shadow of the royal court by his father's gruff stableman. He is treated as an outcast by all the royalty except the devious King Shrewd, who has him secretly tutored in the arts of the assassin. For in Fitz's blood runs the magic Skill--and the darker knowledge of a child raised with the stable hounds and rejected by his family. <p/> As barbarous raiders ravage the coasts, Fitz is growing to manhood. Soon he will face his first dangerous, soul-shattering mission. And though some regard him as a threat to the throne, he may just be the key to the survival of the kingdom. <p/> <b>Praise for Robin Hobb and <i>Assassin's Apprentice</i></b> <p/> "Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb's books are diamonds in a sea of zircons."<b>--George R. R. Martin </b> <p/> "A gleaming debut in the crowded field of epic fantasies . . . a delightful take on the powers and politics behind the throne."<b>--<i>Publishers Weekly</i></b> <p/> "This is the kind of book you fall into, and start reading slower as you get to the end, because you don't want it to be over."<b>--Steven Brust</b><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb's books are diamonds in a sea of zircons."<b>--George R. R. Martin </b> <p/> "A gleaming debut in the crowded field of epic fantasies . . . a delightful take on the powers and politics behind the throne."<b>--<i>Publishers Weekly</i></b> <p/> "This is the kind of book you fall into, and start reading slower as you get to the end, because you don't want it to be over."<b>--Steven Brust</b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Robin Hobb </b>is the author of the Farseer Trilogy, the Liveship Traders Trilogy, the Tawny Man Trilogy, the Soldier Son Trilogy, and the Rain Wilds Chronicles. She has also written as Megan Lindholm. She is a native of Washington State. <p/><b>Magali Villeneuve</b> has been an illustrator for well over a decade, and started by painting book covers in France, her home country. She now works for many different companies and publishing houses around the world, including Wizards of the Coast, Titan Publishing, Dynamite Comics, Valve Corporation, and Fantasy Flight Games. Her work has been featured in role-playing games, video games, collectible cards games, magazines, and book covers. She has done work in the universes of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and more. She is also the author of the dark fantasy book series La Dernière Terre in France.
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