1977 The Sword of Shannara Hardcover
$60.99
1977 The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks, Hardcover. Illustrated by The Brothers Hildebrandt. Random House. Measures about 8.25" by 5.5". 726 pages. Good condition. No dust cover.
This 1977 first edition of The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks marks a legendary moment in the history of high fantasy. As the book that helped establish the genre's commercial success in the late 1970s, this Random House publication is a substantial volume, housing over seven hundred pages of epic adventure. While this copy no longer carries its dust jacket, the structural integrity of the dark blue boards and the bright gold-stamped lettering on the spine maintain a classic, scholarly appearance that looks handsome on any collector's shelf.
Beyond the narrative, this edition is celebrated for its interior artwork by the legendary Brothers Hildebrandt. Their illustrations bring a rich, cinematic quality to the text, capturing the rugged landscapes and mythical creatures of the Four Lands with the same visionary style they applied to their famous Star Wars posters. The pages are well-preserved, allowing the reader to fully appreciate the intricate line work and world-building that defined the aesthetic of seventies fantasy. For a cohesive look, style this alongside other early fantasy hardcovers or weathered leather journals to create an atmosphere of ancient mystery and quest-driven wonder. It is a foundational piece for any bibliophile who treasures the roots of the modern fantasy epic.
This item is vintage, over 45 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.
This 1977 first edition of The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks marks a legendary moment in the history of high fantasy. As the book that helped establish the genre's commercial success in the late 1970s, this Random House publication is a substantial volume, housing over seven hundred pages of epic adventure. While this copy no longer carries its dust jacket, the structural integrity of the dark blue boards and the bright gold-stamped lettering on the spine maintain a classic, scholarly appearance that looks handsome on any collector's shelf.
Beyond the narrative, this edition is celebrated for its interior artwork by the legendary Brothers Hildebrandt. Their illustrations bring a rich, cinematic quality to the text, capturing the rugged landscapes and mythical creatures of the Four Lands with the same visionary style they applied to their famous Star Wars posters. The pages are well-preserved, allowing the reader to fully appreciate the intricate line work and world-building that defined the aesthetic of seventies fantasy. For a cohesive look, style this alongside other early fantasy hardcovers or weathered leather journals to create an atmosphere of ancient mystery and quest-driven wonder. It is a foundational piece for any bibliophile who treasures the roots of the modern fantasy epic.
This item is vintage, over 45 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.