The name of the wind book club edition

Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret. The name of the wind was wellwritten, well structured, and makes a cliched story into one that has some depth and creativity. If it is a hardcover, then you may have a book club edition. Its a world you want to spend lifetimes in, as his many fans will attest.

Patrick rothfuss is the bestselling author of the kingkiller chronicle. Gone with the wind was popular with american readers from the outset and was the top american fiction bestseller in 1936 and 1937. These are the only notw fabio hardcovers without number lines i have seen. Linmanuel miranda this deluxe, illustrated edition celebrates the new york timesbestselling series, the kingkiller chroniclea masterful epic fantasy saga that has inspired readers worldwide.

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. 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. The series follows the life of kvothe, a notorious, misunderstood maybe. Here are my thoughts on patrick rothfusss name of the wind. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel. See more ideas about the kingkiller chronicles, the wise mans fear and patrick rothfuss. What do you like or dislike about works of epic fantasy. 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.

The name of the wind no one writes about stories like pat rothfuss. 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. If you could talk to the author, is there a question you would ask him. Two lucky readers will each win a copy of the book, and a. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, 2007, daw books, distributed by penguin group edition, hardcover in english. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, paperback. You fly through the pages, heedless of hour or other commitments. His first novel, the name of the wind, was a publishers weekly best book of the year. Is there a book club edition of the name of the wind. 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. Some of the cheaper editions are book club offerings rather than issues by the original publisher. The name of the wind signed by patrick rothfuss new hardback. 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. Rothfuss kingkiller books are among the most read and reread in our home.

The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss goodreads. Gone with the wind is a controversial reference point for subsequent writers of the south, both. 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. It sounds like your copy of name of the wind might be the book club edition. Picture of the back dust jacket flap for the first edition of gone with the wind. More than 30 million copies have been printed worldwide. Patrick loves words, laughs often, and dabbles in alchemy. In most cases, books released through book of the month club bomc are much nicer than book club editions bce released by the doubleday. 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.

The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1. 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. Identifying book club edition books a guide to identify. Patrick rothfuss currently lives in central wisconsin where he teaches at the local university.

Patrick rothfuss announces the name of the wind tenth. The name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle book 1 kindle edition by rothfuss, patrick. What is the value of book club editions of gone with the. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. In the next printings gone with the wind was moved to the very top of the left column. 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. 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. This is a brand new hardback edition of the name of the wind signed by patrick rothfuss. The name of the wind by patrick rothfuss, first edition. Win a the name of the wind 10th anniversary edition. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret first. In most cases, books released through book ofthemonth club bomc are much nicer than book club editions bce released by the doubleday book clubs.

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. First printing dust jackets are scarcer than the book itself. The slow regard of silent things the kingkiller chronicle english edition. 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. His novels have appeared on nprs top 100 science fictionfantasy books list and. 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.

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. His first novel, the name of the wind, won the quill award and was a publishers weekly best book of the year. 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. We use every word from the book to create the design. What is the value of book club editions of gone with the wind. Nov 12, 2015 here are my thoughts on patrick rothfusss name of the wind. 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. The name of the wind signed by patrick rothfuss new. This subreddit is dedicated to everything related to the kingkiller chronicle, a fantasy trilogy by patrick rothfuss, telling. 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. Linmanuel miranda hes bloody good, this rothfuss guy. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, paperback barnes. When patrick rothfuss released the name of the wind, the first book in the planned kingkiller chronicle trilogy back in 2007, it became a.

Patrick rothfuss fantasy novel the name of the wind ends as it begins. Published april 2007 by penguin group daw first published march 27th 2007 more details. 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. As of 2014, a harris poll found it to be the second favorite book of american readers, just behind the bible. His novels have appeared on nprs top 100 science fictionfantasy books list and locus. Buy the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss online at alibris. How the right story at the right time can change the world, how the teller can shape a life.

What was the most influential factor in drawing you in or turning you off the book. Because unfortunately book 2, the wise mans fear, doesnt come out until. Book club editions also may have four or five numbers printed in a contrasting box on the back of the book. 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. Patrick rothfuss announces the name of the wind tenth anniversary edition and shares updates on the kingkiller chronicle book 3 stubby the rocket fri. In most cases, books released through bookofthemonth club bomc are much nicer than book club editions bce released by the doubleday book clubs. 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. The kingkiller chronicle by patrick rothfuss, nick podehl, et al. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. I discussed this subject in a column for the print edition of the deseret news and the online edition of lds. Pick a passage, a character, a scene, an idea, etc. But the name of the wind is so much morefor the story it tells reveals the truth behind kvothes legend.

Well, this week at wired book club, were a pandemonium of five parts. Picture of the first edition macmillan boards for gone with the wind. Editions of the name of the wind by patrick rothfuss. I am thinking of picking this for my grade 9 book club. Full of music, magic, love, and loss, patrick rothfusss vivid and engaging debut fantasy knocked our socks off. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell first edition points. I do notice prose quite a lot like in book of the new sun, senlin ascends, and lord of the rings. The lies of locke lamora gentleman bastards, book 1. 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. This reading group guide for gone with the wind includes an introduction, discussion questions, and ideas for enhancing your book club. Name wind by rothfuss patrick, first edition, signed.

Gone with the wind is one of those rare books that we never forget. First editions, a conversation, and another interview. From the characters to the environments everything is connected in a way that makes perfect sense. Let it be known that all seven members of wired book. Told in kvothes own voice, this is the tale of the. Plus get the print and digital editions of the magazine.