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Legends of Illandria

Author : Joshua Ben Judah

Publisher : Page Publishing Inc

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 12,84 MB

Release : 2021-06-21

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1662421249

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May your heart be judged. May your purpose be given. There is something in the air. This fantasy world is engulfed in a mysterious journey as the Ancients bid the provinces to a convocation of great importance in the city, Heravon. What they discover along the way will forever change their existence. He who sleeps shall awake. He who is blind shall see. Mysteries await at the base of the waterfall Saveravus. What does Illandria® have in store this time? The sun is setting over the Sky Tree Forest as the inhabitants prepare camp near the southern borders of the river Taipo. Where are Baryon and Kietla? What has become of Protixca since his accident, will he ever awake again? Why has the Arc of Illandria® emerged, and what of the presence of the Remanoc priests and their connection to Governor Faerico? Soon all the secrets shall be revealed as the Ancients' call is answered! Let's see what twists and turns are hidden along this life-changing journey as Illandria® gets the encounter of a lifetime! The Legends have arrived! Join as Yasha, Sanbae, Earos, Protixca, Baryon, and Kietla encounter them awakening from their slumber on this epic adventure! The land of Illandria®, a land where the mind is a weapon and death is optional. a world where The Source reigns supreme and his guardians, the Ancients, endowed with great gifts and supernatural powers, watch over the land, leading all the inhabitants in the ways of the Great Books of Illandria®. Join the adventure as our story brings the arrival of our travelers to the great province of Heravon, City of the King. Visit www.illandria.com for more insight for the series!



Grimbeard

Author : Samwise Didier

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 297 pages

File Size : 26,73 MB

Release : 2017-03-21

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1683830458

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From the visionary Blizzard Entertainment art director, the collected humorous adventures of the brawling, elf-hating, pirate dwarf, Captain Grimbeard. Captain Grimbeard is right ticked off! Our most noble dwarf (and hero of this story) awoke from a night of merriment to find that he had mysteriously traveled one thousand years into the future. On top of that, he also discovered that the world he once knew was now ruled by the most detestable and dandyish of all creatures—those annoying elves. Oh, and did I mention that every dwarf in existence was somehow wiped off the crust of the world by those aforementioned scoundrels? Well, not every dwarf. A collection of bawdy and boisterous short stories featuring all original artwork by legendary Blizzard Entertainment art director Samwise Didier, this tome follows Captain Grimbeard as he organizes underground fight clubs, boxes elven bounty hunters, ducks amorous giants, and most important—searches for a place to empty his beer-filled bladder. Perfect for fans of Adventure Time! “Grimbeard has something for everyone! A lavishly illustrated collection of adventures that is outrageous, irreverent, and quite often, downright enlightening.” —Micky Neilson, bestselling author of Ashbringer and Pearl of Pandaria “Didier has outdone himself with this impressive display of both his artistic and literary skills. I've never been much of a dwarf guy, but the tenacious exploits of Samwise’s endearing Grimbeard has won me over.” —Gerald Brom, award-winning author of Lost Gods



World of Warcraft and Philosophy

Author : Luke Cuddy

Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com

Page : 430 pages

File Size : 22,31 MB

Release : 2010-08-24

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN : 1459601173

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World of Warcraft is the most popular ever MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role playing game), with over twelve million subscribers and growing every day. WoW is everywhere - from episodes of South Park and The Simpsons, to online series like Watch the Guild, accolades and awards from game critics, prime-time commercials with William Shatner and Mr. T., and even criminal and civil courts in the real world. People marry and divorce individuals they have met in the game, realworld financial markets thrive in virtual WoW property, parents have their kids treated' for Warcraft addiction, and real-world lawsuits, vendettas, and murders have been provoked by the game. Since identities are known to be assumed, is it okay to totally misrepresent yourself in the game? Does the Corrupted Blood epidemic warn us of future public health catastrophes? How can it be wrong to steal something which doesn't exist or torture characters who don't feel pain? Is warfare really essential to the world of Warcraft? What can our own world learn from Azeroth's blend of primitivism and high-tech? A specially commissioned guild of philosophers tackle these and other hard questions in World of Warcraft and Philosophy. ''Finally, something Horde and Alliance alike can enjoy! Log off and curl up with World of Warcraft and Philosophy: you'll level up your Intellect for better boasting at your next guild party and cocktail party alike. ''



Brutal

Author : Samwise Didier

Publisher : Abrams

Page : 304 pages

File Size : 43,14 MB

Release : 2020-10-20

Category : Art

ISBN : 164700179X

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The ï¬?rst monograph by the art director for leading video game company Blizzard Entertainment Brütal: The Art of Samwise is a career-spanning art book that assembles the many artistic creations of world renowned artist Samwise Didier into one volume. For nearly thirty years, Samwise’s unique art style, which combines the use of bold colors, visual storytelling, and a touch of humor, has been featured in numerous art books, illustrated novels, album covers, comic books, and video games, and is instantly recognizable to his legions of fans. Brütal: The Art of Samwise celebrates all the artistic creations of Samwise’s imagination, including many images never seen before from his personal archives. This book also contains selections of Samwise’s favorite and most iconic images he created for the video game company, Blizzard Entertainment, where he has worked since 1991. As a senior art director for Blizzard, Samwise was responsible for directing the art style for Warcraft, StarCraft, and Heroes of the Storm, as well as for creating artwork for the World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and Diablo franchises.



World of Warcraft Ultimate Visual Guide

Author : Kathleen Pleet

Publisher :

Page : 216 pages

File Size : 38,34 MB

Release : 2016-05-02

Category : Computer games

ISBN : 9780241245736

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Enter and explore the World of Warcraft with this ultimate visual guide World of Warcraft: The Ultimate Visual Guidereveals the realm of Azeroth, exploring the fantasy universe of the world's most popular online role-playing game.



World of Warcraft

Author : Dorling Kindersley (corp)

Publisher :

Page : 200 pages

File Size : 17,81 MB

Release : 2013

Category : Computer games

ISBN : 9781409334835

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Enter and explore the World of Warcraft with this ultimate visual guide World of Warcraft: The Ultimate Visual Guide reveals the realm of Azeroth, exploring the fantasy universe of the world's most popular online role-playing game. See the World of Warcraft in never-before-seen-detail. Discover the world's in-depth history in the Chronicles of Azeroth section, explore the back stories of key heroes and villains such as Varian Wrynn and Thrall and uncover fascinating facts about key locations such as Orgimmar. Behind the scenes information on the making of the World of Warcraft, its community and its future will satisfy the most inquisitive fan. Reveals stunning visuals drawn from Blizzard's games, publications and trailers and images from DC Comics' World of Warcraft comic book series. An unmissable up-to-date companion for both die-hard fans and newcomers to the World of Warcraft.



The Last Winter

Author : Samwise Didier

Publisher : Insight Editions

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 21,13 MB

Release : 2017-10-03

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 9781608879243

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From legendary Blizzard Entertainment artist Samwise Didier, The Last Winter is a lavishly illustrated epic fantasy novel. Upon the death of Sprign, goddess and creator of the Pandyr and all other beasts in Mistgard, the island has come under attack by ruthless frost and fire giants from afar. Long fragmented, every creature in the eight clans must now come together to defend their land. Hammerheart must join with Darkcloud, Mistcloak with Thundermaw, and, most important, the children of Sprign must unite with their forgotten comrades of the ninth clan: the Bearzyrk. Led by the eldest of the Pandyr, the clans make their way to the Aesirmyr Peaks for a final standoff. As frost covers Mistgard, old prejudices must be overcome if the Pandyr hope to match the giants Lord Wintyr and King Sumyr in battle. Features all-new original illustrations throughout from Blizzard Entertainment art director Samwise Didier.



Strange Highways

Author : Samwise Didier

Publisher : Insight Comics

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 23,10 MB

Release : 2019-05-14

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 9781683831259

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The first installment in a new series of illustrated dark fantasy novels from New York Times best-selling author Micky Neilson and legendary Blizzard Entertainment artist and director Sam Didier. Welcome to Texas! Well, the new Texas, that is. After seceding from the oppressive USA, the Lone Star Nation has been reduced to a desolate wasteland full of biker gangs, strip clubs, and run-down towns where justice usually comes in the form of a bullet—and lots of ’em to boot. In this new Texas, the bizarre is commonplace, and every soul on the road has something to hide. Growing up as a freak in a traveling carnival, one might expect to have it rough. But being beaten, shot, hung, and left for dead by the very people who raised you? That’s downright extreme. Unfortunately for his attackers, Jo Jo, the former “Feral Kid,” is very hard to kill. And now he’s out for that most basic of human desires: payback. Traveling the strange highways of this new Texas, Jo Jo comes across an eccentric gallery of freaks and rogues: a young dancer on the run from her depraved father, a messianic head of a biker cult, and a gruesome collection of outcasts, cutthroats, and assassin clowns. Each confrontation brings Jo Jo closer to his ultimate target: the Rambling Man—the sinister ringleader of the dark carnival and the man who wants Jo Jo dead more than anyone. ’Course that’s just fine with Jo Jo, ’cause he feels the exact same way.



Krampus

Author : Brom

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 383 pages

File Size : 22,27 MB

Release : 2012-10-30

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0062095676

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“Terrific. A wild ride….I loved it. It hooked me and I couldn’t put it down.” —Mike Mignola, creator of Hellboy "Brom is that rare breed: a person who is skilled in more than one area of artistic expression. Here's hoping that he will continue to share his dark and often beautiful dreams with us for many years to come." --Christopher Paolini, New York Times bestselling author of Eragon Acclaimed author and artist Brom raised eyebrows and pulse rates with The Child Thief, his grim, brilliantly audacious, gorgeously illustrated reimagining of the Peter Pan legend. So what does this innovative fantasist do for an encore? He tinkers darkly with the beloved mythology of Santa Claus. Set in Appalachia, Krampus the Yule Lord is a twisted fairytale about a failed West Virginia songwriter who gets ensnared on Christmas Eve in an eternal war between a not-so-saintly Saint Nick and his dark enemy Krampus, aka Black Peter, an ancient trickster demon. Krampus the Yule Lord is Gregory Maguire (Wicked) meets Susanna Clarke (Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell) in the realm of Guillermo Del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth, as Clive Barker (Mr. B. Gone) works his dark sorcery from the shadows. Once again featuring Brom’s chillingly beautiful artwork throughout, Krampus the Yule Lord is a feast of wonder straight from the kitchen of Sweeney Todd.



The Plucker

Author : Gerald Brom

Publisher : Harry N. Abrams

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 47,79 MB

Release : 2010-09-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 9780810996021

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Discarded as a child's toy, Jack finds himself forgotten underneath the bed, but when the Plucker, a malevolent spirit, is set loose upon the world, Jack must defend Thomas, the very child who abandoned him.