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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

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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 ..

Yeah, PM Vain (and ask him nicely! ). He changed the login name for the person who is now Gareth Yaztromo...

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:

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

Jim Govreau

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

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

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!

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.

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

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

Welcome Darth! Thanks for the advice!

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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.

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!!!

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

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.

cool .. thanx furls

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