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The Rivan Codex: Ancient Texts of the "Belgariad" and the "Malloreon" [Illustrated] (Paperback)

by David Eddings (Author), Leigh Eddings (Author) "The myths of the Alorns describe a time when men and Gods lived together in harmony ..." (more)

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Paperback: 496 pages
Publisher: Voyager; New edition edition (5 Jul 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0006483496
ISBN-13: 978-0006483496
Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 10.6 x 3.4 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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David and Leigh Eddings take readers on a fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of the extensive background material they compiled before writing their epic fantasy The Belgariad and the Malloreon and the two companion volumes, Belgarath the Sorcerer and Polgara the Sorceress

The tour stretches from the wealthy Empire of Tolnedra to the remote Isle of the Winds, from the mysterious mountains of Ulgoland to the forbidding reaches of darkest Mallorea. Readers visit the time before Time when two opposing Destinies began the cataclysmic struggle for supremacy that would involve Gods and men alike, crack a world asunder, and threaten to unravel the fabric of the universe itself. One also gets to see the origin of the Orb of Aldur and glimpse the final act upon the Sardion Stone. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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'The Rivan Codex is the definitive handbook to his fantasy domains by Eddings and his wife Leigh' Weekend Telegraph

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent background information, 13 Mar 2002

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This is not the book to read if you are expecting another Belgarion et all story. It quite clearly states that it is not about that. What this book gives you is some idea of the details that the Eddings applied to create their world. In it you will find such mundane things as countries economic base, ruling structure and coinage - but if you keep going you will also be able to read the histories of all the countries you read about in the books as well as all their major texts (the prayer of Issa is particularly interesting). Eddings is at pains to point out in this book that this was just his approach to writing, and in no way should you attempt to recreate it as it may not work for you.

And valuable insight in the amount of detail required to bring to life a fantasy world.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Double edged sword, 27 Mar 2005

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Having been a fan of this series for many years - indeed waiting impatiently for him to publish the ongoing books as he was finishing them, and having enjoyed the post-series prequel accounts (figure that one out), Belgarath and Polgara, I had to have this book when it came out. The amount of sheer hard work that has gone into constructing the world where we have followed the whole saga unfolding is extremely impressive and the origins of the different races, cultures and conflicts are well laid out, filling in a number of gaps left by the books themselves. Other reviewers have outlined the content of the book very well so I would like to make a slightly different point. The book was spoiled for me to a degree by Eddings's arrogant (I thought) dismissal of Tolkien right at the start. I doubt there is anybody alive who has read The Belgariad et al who has not read the Lord of the Rings. You must decide for yourself which you prefer or if you feel they both have equal merit but this element of 'one-upmanship', implying almost a contemptuous deisregard for the man who did it first altered my perception of Eddings. Having said that, the whole series, culminating in this detail-laden crowning work still stands as a landmark in fantasy fiction and will remain so for a long time to come.

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5.0 out of 5 stars For true lovers of the Belgariad and Mallorean, 23 Jan 2001

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This is definately a book for those readers who want to know how the ideas behind the stories were formulated. It is really just a comprehensive list about each of the different gods and their people, but to the avid fan such as myself, I would reccommend it whole heartedly.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Should perhaps have been published before the Belgariad, etc
I saw no reviews before I bought this book and would have paid no heed if I had - this may have been my mistake. Read more

Published on 28 Nov 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Scary levels of background detail
I can understand people being disappointed in this book if they were expecting it to be another standalone prequel telling a single coherent story, but as long as you know what... Read more

Published on 22 Jan 2001

1.0 out of 5 stars Dont get this!!!
I have read all of the Eddings books, except Althalus so far, and was appaled at the quality of this book. Read more

Published on 22 Dec 2000

1.0 out of 5 stars A book to easily put down.
This book is a collection of details about charcters who are in previous books. It reminds me of a Friday afternoon publisher thinking what can we do very little work for to make... Read more

Published on 13 Nov 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars One for fans of the earlier works.
This book sets out some of the material used in the production of David and Leigh Eddings' eariler series "The Belgariad" and "Malloreon". Read more

Published on 7 Jul 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, a great insight into the Belgariad and More
If you have read The Belgariad, The Mallorean and the books on Belgarath and Polgara this work is an amazing read. Read more

Published on 31 Mar 2000

2.0 out of 5 stars oh puhleese, not more merchandising
This is a definite anoraks only book for the sort of people who have trouble remembering that the belgariad and mallorean are fiction. Read more

Published on 19 Sep 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars A History book for Eddings's world's fans.
Do not expect a book as thrilling as the Belgariad or the Malloreon because this time, there's absolutely NO action. Read more

Published on 1 Aug 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars A poor offering from a talented author!
After the success of the Belgariad and the Mallorean you would expect another classic from David and Leigh Eddings. Pity this book does not match up to that. Read more

Published on 25 May 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars Milking it for all its worth
What you have to understand is that this is not a Novel, this sets the scene for the Belgariad and the Mallorean. Strange that as it has come out after the others. Read more

Published on 24 April 1999

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