Just got this info straight from Stephenie Meyer’s publicist! It looks like that official guide to the Twilight world will soon be out. This press release has been reformatted and some publicist-speak has been removed for easier reading:
Little, Brown Books announced today at the Frankfurt Book Fair that it will release The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide by Stephenie Meyer on April 12, 2011. This definitive encyclopedic reference to the Twilight Saga is the only official guide and is full color throughout, including nearly 100 full-color illustrations and photographs. The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide will be released in hardcover for $24.99 and also be available as an e-book.
The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide provides readers with exclusive new material and everything they need to further explore the unforgettable world Stephenie Meyer created in Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner. The Guide also includes
– character profiles
– outtakes
– a conversation with Meyer
– genealogical charts
– maps
– extensive cross-references
and much more. Originally announced as “The Official Guide,” The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide includes illustrations from several artists, including Young Kim, the illustrator behind the #1 New York Times bestselling Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Volume 1.
“I’m always amazed at how many in-depth questions my readers have about my characters and the world within the Twilight Saga,” said Stephenie Meyer. “With The Official Illustrated Guide, I hoped we could incorporate as many details as possible, including character histories, like Alice’s back story. I’m thrilled with the different artistic interpretations done by Young Kim and the other talented illustrators, including Bella’s wedding dress. I hope the fans feel it was worth the wait!”
In five years, Stephenie Meyer has become a worldwide publishing phenomenon. The Twilight Saga’s translation rights have been sold in nearly 50 countries and 116 million copies have been sold worldwide.
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That is so exciting! I cannot wait to own and read this! It will be a great piece for any Twi-hard's collection! Can't wait to know more about the characters backgrounds!
Thanks so much for sharing, Kalab! You still are the TwilightGuy!
I want a Alice(back story) movie!
That would be AMAZING!!! =)
Sweet!! This sounds like it would be an amazing addition with all the extra fun info. I am so happy to FINALLY have a release date!!