Atlas of the Land

Post by **Jim Govreau** » Fri Jul 26, 2002 3:53 am

I just saw a post from a new member about the famous Donaldson Interview. I am probably preaching to the choir, but does everyone know about The Atlas of the Land by Karen Wynn Fonstad? It is a large, hardcover book (200 pages) that is full of maps of the land from all six books. It is huge and a great reference source. Also, it is very cool. Don't know if it is still available, but if it is I highly recommend it.

Jim Govreau

PS Does anyone know how to change my Login name?

Post by **Skyweir** » Fri Jul 26, 2002 6:10 am

wow .. never heard of it .. but its a definite 'must locate'

thanks

mmm .. Vain changed his name .. I foget now what it used to be .. something about caffeine I think

.. I would try re-registering .. or write to Vain ..

Post by **CovenantJr** » Fri Jul 26, 2002 12:16 pm

Yeah, PM Vain (and ask him nicely!

). He changed the login name for the person who is now Gareth Yaztromo...

Post by **danlo** » Fri Jul 26, 2002 1:08 pm

There is a thread on this subject in the Old Discussion Archives--probably the best, most succint, quote from that thread was made by Hearthcoal...back in Feb:The Atlas of The Land by Karen Wynn Fonstad; a complete guide to the strange and magical land of Stephen R. Donaldson's Chronicles of Thomas Covenant.

Fonstad also did The Atlas of Middle-Earth (the lands created by Tolkien), The Atlas of Pern, The Atlas of the Dragonlance World and The Forgotten Realms Atlas. She is a cartographer by trade and a fantasy/science fiction fan. Middle earth was her first fantasy atlas.

When I checked today www.alibris.com had five copies of The Atlas of The Land available ranging in price from $36.95 to $71.95.

The original publisher was New York: Del Rey/Ballantine, 1985. coal:

Post by **Jim Govreau** » Sat Jul 27, 2002 3:22 am

I checked amazon.com and found some used ones starting at about $19. Just an FYI.

Jim Govreau

Post by **Bannor** » Sat Jul 27, 2002 11:44 pm

Had it, sold it on EBAY years ago for about $100. Don't miss it though. It was interesting, but not worth $100. (to me)

Post by **Lord Mhoram** » Mon Jul 29, 2002 12:01 am

Two different versions of an Atlas of the Land are listed on books.com, but none of them are in stock.

ak_Haru · Post by **ak_Haru** » Mon Aug 05, 2002 2:46 am

Karen Wynn Fonstad also made an atlas of Middle-earth, and probably some other fantsy atlases as well.

Post by **hamako** » Tue Aug 06, 2002 10:57 am

I've just ordered a hardback copy thru zshops at Amazon for $14. Got to be worth a look for that amount.

Shipping to the UK cost me $8. I'll let you all know when it arrives, and what I think of it.

The collector in me got it's way!

Post by **SeraphAP** » Tue Sep 10, 2002 8:20 pm

Although the Atlas is a great reference for covenant fans, IMHO it's the worst of Fonstad's books. I think it was one of the first, and the Land atlas is nowhere as detailed as her later books. Plus, her later books (like the DL atlas) was tri-color, which added some depth.

Post by **Lord Mhoram** » Tue Sep 10, 2002 8:24 pm

Welcome to the Watch, SeraphAP!
Thats interesting about the Atlas.... But I still want it! Does anyone know where I can get it besides the internet?

darth mhoram · Post by **darth mhoram** » Wed Sep 11, 2002 5:40 pm

I got my copy at a used bookstore. you just have to hunt around and get lucky.

Post by **Lord Mhoram** » Wed Sep 11, 2002 7:06 pm

Welcome Darth! Thanks for the advice!

Post by **Skyweir** » Thu Sep 12, 2002 12:57 am

Welcome SeraphAP and .... darth mhoram .... LOL I love that nic!!

be welcome among us .. welcome and true!

Post by **hamako** » Thu Sep 19, 2002 8:02 pm

Just took delivery of the Atlas today, took six weeks to arrive from the US.

I like it, it's authorized by SRD and so gives you a good idea of how he wanted to potray things.

Some great maps of Revelstone and Melenkurion Skyweir to name a couple.

She really goes into detail about how various landforms occurred and puts it all together excellently.

I'd recommend it and it only cost me $14/£9. Worth it I think but not essential. One for the collection for sure and I'm glad I got it.

Post by **Earthblood** » Sun Sep 22, 2002 3:35 am

Fonstad's Atlas is very good. I also am a sucker for adding to my book collection. Igot mine thru SciFi book club.....years ago. It is very good - helps me keep a grip on movement & geography.

I'd recommend to all!!!

Post by **Vain** » Sun Sep 22, 2002 4:18 am

Fixed

I'll have to go and check my locals for a copy

Post by **Furls Fire** » Sun Nov 23, 2003 4:20 pm

Bump...hey everyone, this is the book I scanned the images of Starefare's Gem from. I got it years ago at a Walden's book store in Phx. I think Amazon or B&N might have used copies of it...Ebay too of course.

For all of you who don't have it, I highly recommend it. It's a great addition to the Chrons.

Post by **Skyweir** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 12:30 am

cool .. thanx furls

Post by **Furls Fire** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 2:49 pm

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