Magic: The Gathering: Legends: A Visual History

ISBN: 1419740873

Author: Wizards of the Coast

Condition: Used

Part art book, part reference guide, Magic: The Gathering: Legends is a compendium of the card games vibrant cast of characters . . . If youre interested in delving into the lore, this quick read has an overview on the storys most iconic personalities-the perfect jumping off point. -ForbesThe world of Magic: The Gathering is home to many fantastical characters and creatures, but perhaps none so intriguing as its legends. Legendary dragons, demons, angels, goblins, vampires, merfolk, wizards, and more roam the multiverse. These characters harken back to Magics early history, having been introduced in one of the first Magic card sets (1994s Legends); new legends continue to tell epic stories in lore and on the battlefield through the present day.Magic: The Gathering: Legends showcases high-quality reproductions of the legendary card art from across the games history-in many instances for the first time outside of the card frame-along with accompanying histories written by Jay Annelli. This collection also offers exclusive insight into the art and mythology behind some of Magic: The Gatherings most powerful, popular, and enduring legends, including Niv-Mizzet, Emmara Tandris, Marit Lage, Sisay, Atraxa, the Eldrazi titans, Edgar Markov, Queen Marchesa, Zurgo, Pia Nalaar, Zacama, King Algenus Kenrith, Snapdax, and many, many more.