The Name of the Wind

"No one writes about stories like Pat Rothfuss. How the right story at the right time can change the world, how the teller can shape a life. " Lin-Manuel Miranda This deluxe, illustrated edition celebrates the New York Times-bestselling series, The Kingkiller Chronicle a masterful epic fantasy saga that has inspired readers worldwide. This anniversary hardcover includes more than 50 pages of extra content!* Beautiful, iconic cover by artist Sam Weber and designer Paul Buckley* Gorgeous, never-before-seen illustrations by artist Dan Dos Santos* Detailed and updated world map by artist Nate Taylor* Brand-new author's note* Appendix detailing calendar system and currencies* Pronunciation guide of names and placesDAY ONE: THE NAME OF THE WIND My name is Kvothe. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep. You may have heard of me. So begins a tale unequaled in fantasy literature the story of a hero told in his own voice. It is a tale of sorrow, a tale of survival, a tale of one man's search for meaning in his universe, and how that search, and the indomitable will that drove it, gave birth to a legend. Praise for The Kingkiller Chronicle: ?The best epic fantasy I read last year. . He's bloody good, this Rothfuss guy. ? George R. R. Martin, New York Times-bestselling author of A Song of Ice and Fire ?Rothfuss has real talent, and his tale of Kvothe is deep and intricate and wondrous. ? Terry Brooks, New York Times-bestselling author of Shannara "It is a rare and great pleasure to find a fantasist writing. . with true music in the words. " Ursula K. Le Guin, award-winning author of Earthsea "The characters are real and the magic is true. ? Robin Hobb, New York Times-bestselling author of Assassin's Apprentice "Masterful. . There is a beauty to Pat's writing that defies description. " Brandon Sanderson, New York Times-bestselling author of Mistborn