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Mistborn Series
''Mistborn'' is a series of epic fantasy novels by the American author Brandon Sanderson and published by Tor Books. The first trilogy, published between 2006 and 2008, consists of ''Mistborn: The Final Empire, The Final Empire'', ''Mistborn: The Well of Ascension, The Well of Ascension'', and ''Mistborn: The Hero of Ages, The Hero of Ages''. A second series was released between 2011 and 2022, and consists of the tetralogy ''The Alloy of Law'', ''Shadows of Self'', ''The Bands of Mourning'', and ''The Lost Metal''. Sanderson also released a novella in 2016, ''Mistborn: Secret History''. He has stated his intention to write a third and fourth series. The first ''Mistborn'' trilogy chronicles the efforts of a secret group of Allomancers who attempt to overthrow a dystopian empire and establish themselves in a world covered by ash. The first trilogy was a commercial success. This success pushed Sanderson to further develop his fictional universe, the Cosmere, which also includes ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WikiProject Novels
A WikiProject, or Wikiproject, is an affinity group for contributors with shared goals within the Wikimedia movement. WikiProjects are prevalent within the largest wiki, Wikipedia, and exist to varying degrees within Wikimedia project, sibling projects such as Wiktionary, Wikiquote, Wikidata, and Wikisource. They also exist in different languages, and translation of articles is a form of their collaboration. During the COVID-19 pandemic, CBS News noted the role of Wikipedia's WikiProject Medicine in maintaining the accuracy of articles related to the disease. Another WikiProject that has drawn attention is WikiProject Women Scientists, which was profiled by ''Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian'' for its efforts to improve coverage of women scientists which the profile noted had "helped increase the number of female scientists on Wikipedia from around 1,600 to over 5,000". On Wikipedia Some Wikipedia WikiProjects are substantial enough to engage in cooperative activities with outsi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paperback
A paperback (softcover, softback) book is one with a thick paper or paperboard cover, also known as wrappers, and often held together with adhesive, glue rather than stitch (textile arts), stitches or Staple (fastener), staples. In contrast, hardcover, hardback (hardcover) books are bound with cardboard covered with cloth, leather, paper, or plastic. Inexpensive books bound in paper have existed since at least the 19th century in such forms as pamphlets, yellow-backs, yellowbacks and dime novels. Modern paperbacks can be differentiated from one another by size. In the United States, there are "mass-market paperbacks" and larger, more durable "trade paperbacks". In the United Kingdom, there are A-format, B-format, and the largest C-format sizes. Paperback editions of books are issued when a publisher decides to release a book in a low-cost format. Lower-quality paper, glued (rather than stapled or sewn) bindings, and the lack of a hard cover may contribute to the lower cost of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bands Of Mourning
''Mistborn: The Bands of Mourning'' is a steampunk fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson. It was published on January 26, 2016, by Tor Books and is the third book in the ''Wax and Wayne'' series and sixth in the ''Mistborn'' series. It is preceded by '' Shadows of Self'' in 2015 and followed by '' The Lost Metal'' in 2022. Plot summary In a flashback, Waxillium Ladrian is spending a year in the Terris Village while he is a teenager. Unlike his sister Telsin, he struggles to adapt to their ways, and when he discovers and kills a Terris murderer whom the Terris failed to apprehend, he decides to depart the village. Years later, Wax has mostly emotionally recovered from Lessie's death, and is about to marry Steris. However, Wayne secretly sabotages the wedding so that it is unfinished. A kandra named VenDell makes contact with Wax, seeking help on a mission, but when Wax refuses, VenDell recruits Marasi instead. Wax listens in as VenDell explains how another ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shadows Of Self
''Mistborn: Shadows of Self'' is a fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson. It was published on October 6, 2015, by Tor Books and is the second book in the ''Wax and Wayne'' series and fifth in the ''Mistborn'' series. It is preceded by '' The Alloy of Law'' in 2011 and followed by '' The Bands of Mourning'' in 2016. Plot summary In a flashback, Waxillium Ladrian first meets his future wife Lessie on a bounty hunt, where they work together to bag a powerful crime boss. In the present, it is one year since the defeat of the Vanishers. Wax and Marasi have learned of the art of Hemalurgy from the book given to them by Ironeyes. Wax has now been deputized by the city's constabulary. While hunting down a criminal called the Marksman with his partner Wayne, Wax sees the face of Bloody Tan (the man responsible for Lessie's death) in a crowd, but is unable to find him when he searches. Wax is called off the job and summoned by the constables to aid in a major inves ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Alloy Of Law
''Mistborn: The Alloy of Law'' is a fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson. It was published on November 8, 2011, by Tor Books and is the first book in the ''Wax and Wayne'' series and fourth in the ''Mistborn'' series. It is preceded by '' The Hero of Ages'' from the ''Mistborn Original Trilogy'' in 2008 and followed by '' Shadows of Self'' in 2015. The story features Twinborns, Metalborns who are able to use Allomancy and Feruchemy in conjunction, along with abilities from new metals not present in the original trilogy. Plot ''The Alloy of Law'' is set in an analog to the early 20th century, on Scadrial, approximately 300 years after the conclusion of the original trilogy. It also introduces the concept of Twinborn, beings naturally born with one allomantic and one feruchemical ability, for the first time in the series. Lawman Waxillium Ladrian and his partner Lessie are investigating a serial killer in Feltrel, a small town in the Roughs. They decide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Stormlight Archive
''The Stormlight Archive'' is a high fantasy novel series written by American author Brandon Sanderson, planned to consist of ten novels. As of 2024, the series comprises five published novels and two novellas, set within his broader Cosmere universe. The first novel, ''The Way of Kings'', was published on August 31, 2010. The second novel, ''Words of Radiance'', was published in 2014 and debuted at number one on The New York Times Best Seller list, ''The New York Times'' Best Seller List. This was followed by ''Oathbringer'' in 2017 and ''Rhythm of War'' in 2020. The fifth novel, ''Wind and Truth'', was released December 6, 2024. Sanderson has indicated that he will start drafting the latter half of the series after he finishes writing the upcoming Era Three ''Mistborn'' trilogy and the two ''Elantris'' sequels. Publication history Sanderson completed the first draft of ''The Way of Kings'' in 2003, and initially referred to it as being part of a prospective series titled ''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cosmere
Brandon Winn Sanderson (born December19, 1975) is an American author of high fantasy, science fiction, and young adult books. He is best known for the Cosmere fictional universe, in which most of his fantasy novels, most notably the '' Mistborn'' series and ''The Stormlight Archive'', are set. Outside of the Cosmere, he has written several young adult and juvenile series including '' The Reckoners'', the '' Skyward'' series, and the ''Alcatraz'' series. He is also known for finishing author Robert Jordan's high fantasy series ''The Wheel of Time.'' Sanderson has created two graphic novels, including ''White Sand'' and ''Dark One''. Sanderson created Sanderson's Laws of Magic and popularized the idea of "hard magic" and "soft magic" systems. In 2008, Sanderson started a podcast with the horror writer Dan Wells and the cartoonist Howard Tayler called '' Writing Excuses'', involving topics about creating genre writing and webcomics. In 2016, the American media company DMG En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secret History
Secret History or Secret Histories may refer to: Literature * ''The Secret History'', a novel by Donna Tartt * '' Ash: A Secret History'', a novel by Mary Gentle * ''Secret History'' (book series), a fantasy/science fiction series by Simon R. Green * ''The Secret History of the Mongols'', a 13th-century Mongol chronicle * ''Secret Histories'', a ''Doctor Who'' anthology edited by Mark Clapham * ''Secret History'', an account of the court of Justinian I by Procopius * ''A Secret History'', a 2001 book by Alistair Taylor * '' Mistborn: Secret History'', a 2016 novella by Brandon Sanderson Music * The Secret History (band) The Secret History was a New York-based indie pop/art rock group, formed in 2006 by songwriter Michael Grace Jr. and four other members from his previous group My Favorite (bassist Gilbert Abad, drummer Todd Karasik, guitarist Darren Amadio and ..., a New York City-based band * '' A Secret History... The Best of the Divine Comedy'', an album Other uses * ''S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hero Of Ages
''Mistborn: The Hero of Ages'' is an epic fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson. It was published on October 14, 2008, by Tor Books Tor Books is the primary imprint of Tor Publishing Group (previously Tom Doherty Associates), a publishing company based in New York City. It primarily publishes science fiction and fantasy titles. History Tor was founded by Tom Doherty, ... and is the third and final novel in the ''Mistborn'' trilogy. It is preceded by '' The Well of Ascension'' in 2007 and followed by '' The Alloy of Law'' in the ''Mistborn: Era 2'' series, '' Wax and Wayne'' in 2011. Plot The Hero of Ages is the prophesied savior of the Terris people, foretold to find and give up the power at the Well of Ascension, in a selfless act to save the world from the Deepness. A thousand years before the fall of the Final Empire, the Terrisman Worldbringer Kwaan believed that he had found the Hero of Ages in Alendi, a blacksmith's son who rose to become ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Well Of Ascension
''Mistborn: The Well of Ascension'' is a fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson. It was published on August 21, 2007, by Tor Books and is the second novel in the '' Mistborn trilogy''. It is preceded by '' The Final Empire'' in 2006 and followed by '' The Hero of Ages'' in 2008. Plot A year after the events of the first novel, the Final Empire is in turmoil as various regions descend into anarchy following the Lord Ruler's death and the disappearance of the Steel Ministry. Elend Venture has claimed the crown of the capital city, Luthadel, and attempts to restore order, but various hostile forces converge on the city. Three armies lay siege to Luthadel because of its rumored wealth of atium and political influence. The first army is led by Straff Venture - head of House Venture, and Elend's father. The second army is led by Ashweather Cett, self-declared king of the Western Dominance. The third army consists of Koloss, massive, brutish blue creatures once cont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Final Empire
''Mistborn: The Final Empire'', also known simply as ''Mistborn'' or ''The Final Empire'', is a fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson. It was published on July 17, 2006, by Tor Books and is the first novel in the '' Mistborn'' trilogy, followed by '' The Well of Ascension'' in 2007 and '' The Hero of Ages'' in 2008. Synopsis Setting ''Mistborn: The Final Empire'' is set on the dystopian world of Scadrial, where ash constantly falls from the sky, all plants are brown, and supernatural mists cloak the landscape every night. One thousand years before the start of the novel, the prophesized Hero of Ages ascended to godhood at the Well of Ascension in order to repel the Deepness, a terror threatening the world whose true nature has since been lost to time. Though the Deepness was successfully repelled and mankind saved, the world was changed into its current form by the Hero, who took the title "Lord Ruler" and has ruled over the Final Empire for a thousand year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epic Fantasy
High fantasy, or epic fantasy, is a subgenre of fantasy defined by the epic nature of its setting or by the epic stature of its characters, themes, or plot. Brian Stableford, ''The A to Z of Fantasy Literature'', (p. 198), Scarecrow Press, Plymouth. 2005. High fantasy is usually set in an alternative, fictional ("secondary") world, rather than the "real" or "primary" world. This secondary world is usually internally consistent, but its rules differ from those of the primary world. By contrast, low fantasy is characterized by being set on Earth, the primary or real world, or a rational and familiar fictional world with the inclusion of magical elements. Characteristics The term "high fantasy" was coined by Lloyd Alexander in a 1971 essay, "High Fantasy and Heroic Romance", which was originally given at the New England Round Table of Children's Librarians in October 1969. "High fantasy" often serves as a broad term to include a number of different flavors of the fantasy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
