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'''''The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia''''' is a 274-page book featuring official ''Zelda'' artwork as well as the history of the ''Zelda'' universe. It is filled with concept art and design sketches of ''The Legend of Zelda'' titles.
'''''The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia''''' is a 276-page book featuring official ''Zelda'' artwork as well as the history of the ''Zelda'' universe. It is filled with concept art and design sketches of ''The Legend of Zelda'' titles.


The encyclopedia was released on December 21, 2011 in Japan with a cost of  ¥3,255.<ref name=crunchyroll>{{cite web|quote=Hyrule Historia goes on sale December 21st for 3,255 yen (about US $41.72).|url=http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2011/12/15/nintendo-announces-legend-of-zelda-25th-anniversary-encyclopedia|title=Nintendo Announces Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Encyclopedia; retrieved Dec. 15 2011|site=Crunchy Roll}}</ref> An English version was released by Dark Horse Comics on January 29, 2013 at the price of $34.99.<ref name=dbd>{{cite web|quote=Dark Horse Books and Nintendo team up to bring you The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, containing an unparalleled collection of historical information on The Legend of Zelda franchise. This handsome hardcover contains never-before-seen concept art, the full history of Hyrule, the official chronology of the games, and much more! [...] Price: $34.99 ($38.99 CAN)|url=http://www.diamondbookdistributors.com/downloads/DBD_JAN2013SalesKit.pdf|title=January 2013 New Releases; retrieved Aug. 16 2012|site=Diamond Book Distributors}}</ref> Dark Horse also released a limited edition with an alternate cover and gilded pages. It was limited to 4,000 copies.
The encyclopedia was released on December 21, 2011 in Japan with a cost of  ¥3,255.<ref name=crunchyroll>{{cite web|quote=Hyrule Historia goes on sale December 21st for 3,255 yen (about US $41.72).|url=http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2011/12/15/nintendo-announces-legend-of-zelda-25th-anniversary-encyclopedia|title=Nintendo Announces Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Encyclopedia; retrieved Dec. 15 2011|site=Crunchy Roll}}</ref> An English version was released by Dark Horse Comics on January 29, 2013 at the price of $34.99.<ref name=dbd>{{cite web|quote=Dark Horse Books and Nintendo team up to bring you The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, containing an unparalleled collection of historical information on The Legend of Zelda franchise. This handsome hardcover contains never-before-seen concept art, the full history of Hyrule, the official chronology of the games, and much more! [...] Price: $34.99 ($38.99 CAN)|url=http://www.diamondbookdistributors.com/downloads/DBD_JAN2013SalesKit.pdf|title=January 2013 New Releases; retrieved Aug. 16 2012|site=Diamond Book Distributors}}</ref> Dark Horse also released a limited edition with an alternate cover and gilded pages. It was limited to 4,000 copies.