"Ultimate Guide to Zelda Books and Manga"

The Legend of Zelda franchise has captivated gamers for decades, but did you know it also boasts an extensive collection of books? From captivating manga to detailed lore encyclopedias, these books are perfect for enhancing your Zelda experience or as thoughtful gifts for any fan. Whether you're looking to expand your own collection or surprise a fellow enthusiast, we've got you covered.

Although Amazon's April book sale has concluded, many of these titles remain available at discounted prices, making them excellent choices for gifts.

The Legend of Zelda Manga

The Legend of Zelda Complete Box Set

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The Legend of Zelda - Legendary Edition Box Set

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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Complete Box Set

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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to The Past

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Crafted by Akira Himekawa, the Legend of Zelda manga series covers nearly the entire history of the games, featuring adaptations of mainline titles like Ocarina of Time and The Minish Cap. These manga are perfect for both newcomers to the genre and dedicated fans seeking deeper world-building. Individual volumes are available, but collectors can opt for various box sets.

The 11-volume Twilight Princess manga comes in its own box set, complete with the full story and a poster. Additionally, the Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past manga by Shotaro Ishinomori offers a quick and engaging read.

The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedias

The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia

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The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia

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The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Creating a Champion

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For those seeking a deeper understanding of the Zelda universe, the encyclopedias offer rich insights into Hyrule's lore, culture, and diverse races. The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, released in 2013, was the first to provide an officially established timeline, resolving years of fan speculation about a branching timeline that began with Ocarina of Time—one where adult Link defeats Ganondorf, and another where he doesn't. This lore is key to understanding the settings in various games.

The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia and Art & Artifacts delve even further into the universe, offering detailed breakdowns of items, characters, and enemies, along with exclusive developer interviews.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Creating a Champion is a comprehensive companion to the 2017 game, featuring over 400 pages of design and concept art, a history of Hyrule, and interviews with key developers.

The Legend of Zelda Guides

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - The Complete Official Guide: Collector's Edition

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While the internet has largely replaced traditional video game strategy guides, older guides from publishers like Prima Games and Brady Games have become valuable collector's items. However, for 2023's Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on the Nintendo Switch, there's a nearly 500-page official guide available. This comprehensive guide covers everything from Korok locations and cooking recipes to dungeon solutions and boss fight strategies.

While you can find similar information in IGN's online guide, this physical edition is a must-have for any collector's shelf.

What's your favorite Legend of Zelda game?

• The Legend of Zelda
• Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
• A Link to the Past
• Link's Awakening
• Ocarina of Time
• Majora's Mask
• Oracle of Ages/Oracle of Seasons
• Wind Waker
• Four Swords Adventures
• The Minish Cap
• Twilight Princess
• Phantom Hourglass
• Spirit Tracks
• Skyward Sword
• A Link Between Worlds
• Triforce Heroes
• Breath of the Wild
• Tears of the Kingdom
• Echoes of Wisdom

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