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Photo © 2008 Perry Hagopian
author spotlight
Christopher Paolini was born on November 17, 1983 in Southern California. He has lived most of his life in Paradise Valley, Montana with his parents and younger sister, Angela. The tall, jagged Beartooth Mountains rise on one side of Paradise Valley. Snowcapped most of the year, they inspired the fantastic scenery in Eragon.
Christopher was homeschooled by his parents. As a child, he often wrote short stories and poems, made frequent trips to the library, and read widely. Some of his favorite books were Bruce Coville's Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher, Frank Herbert's Dune, and Raymond E. Feist's Magician, as well as... Read More
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Eragon's Guide to Alagaesia
Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: November 3, 2009
Price: $24.99
From the creators of the bestselling books Dragonology, Egyptology, Piratelogy, and others, this is a never-before-seen glimpse into the world of Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance cycle. Alagaësia comes alive in a lush and detailed look at an unforgettable magical land. From elves, dwarves, Urgals, humans, and dragons, to the natural landscape and... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: November 3, 2009
Price: $24.99
From the creators of the bestselling books Dragonology, Egyptology, Piratelogy, and others, this is a never-before-seen glimpse into the world of Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance cycle. Alagaësia comes alive in a lush and detailed look at an unforgettable magical land. From elves, dwarves, Urgals, humans, and dragons, to the natural landscape and... Read more >
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Brisingr
Format: Hardcover, 784 pages
On Sale: September 20, 2008
Price: $27.50
OATHS SWORN . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide.
Following the colossal battle against the Empire’s warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still there is more at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 784 pages
On Sale: September 20, 2008
Price: $27.50
OATHS SWORN . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide.
Following the colossal battle against the Empire’s warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still there is more at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover library binding and a
trade paperback.
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Brisingr Deluxe Edition
Format: Hardcover, 800 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $29.99
Experience the bestselling phenomenon of Brisingr, now in a deluxe edition!
This deluxe edition includes deleted scenes, an exclusive foldout poster, never-before-seen art by the author, and a guide to dwarf runes.
Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 800 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $29.99
Experience the bestselling phenomenon of Brisingr, now in a deluxe edition!
This deluxe edition includes deleted scenes, an exclusive foldout poster, never-before-seen art by the author, and a guide to dwarf runes.
Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook and a
hardcover library binding.
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Eldest
Format: Trade Paperback, 704 pages
On Sale: March 13, 2007
Price: $12.99
Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…
Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 704 pages
On Sale: March 13, 2007
Price: $12.99
Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…
Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio cassette,
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover,
hardcover library binding and a
paperback.
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Eragon
Format: Trade Paperback, 528 pages
On Sale: April 26, 2005
Price: $10.95
Now in paperback! Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy—until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 528 pages
On Sale: April 26, 2005
Price: $10.95
Now in paperback! Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy—until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio cassette,
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover,
hardcover library binding,
paperback and a
paperback.
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Eragon
Format: Paperback, 768 pages
On Sale: June 12, 2007
Price: $7.99
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy—until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 768 pages
On Sale: June 12, 2007
Price: $7.99
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy—until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio cassette,
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover,
hardcover library binding,
paperback and a
trade paperback.
|
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Eldest
Format: Paperback, 1056 pages
On Sale: August 26, 2008
Price: $7.99
Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…
Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 1056 pages
On Sale: August 26, 2008
Price: $7.99
Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…
Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio cassette,
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover,
hardcover library binding and a
trade paperback.
|
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Eragon
Format: Hardcover, 544 pages
On Sale: August 26, 2003
Price: $18.95
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy—until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 544 pages
On Sale: August 26, 2003
Price: $18.95
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy—until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio cassette,
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover library binding,
paperback,
paperback and a
trade paperback.
|
||||
Eldest
Format: Hardcover, 704 pages
On Sale: August 23, 2005
Price: $21.00
Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…
Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 704 pages
On Sale: August 23, 2005
Price: $21.00
Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…
Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio cassette,
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover library binding,
paperback and a
trade paperback.
|
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Inheritance Cycle Omnibus: Eragon and Eldest
Format: Trade Paperback, 1216 pages
On Sale: July 8, 2008
Price: $19.99
Enjoy every word of the first two books in the Inheritance cycle in one convenient volume. Featuring brand new cover art and never before seen original manuscript pages! Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 1216 pages
On Sale: July 8, 2008
Price: $19.99
Enjoy every word of the first two books in the Inheritance cycle in one convenient volume. Featuring brand new cover art and never before seen original manuscript pages! Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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Brisingr
Format: Unabridged Compact Disc
On Sale: September 20, 2008
Price: $60.00
BRISINGR EXCLUSIVE: The audio edition of Brisingr features a revealing Q & A between best-selling author Christopher Paolini and editor Michelle Frey.
OATHS SWORN . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide.
Following the colossal battle against the Empire’s warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly... Read more >
Format: Unabridged Compact Disc
On Sale: September 20, 2008
Price: $60.00
BRISINGR EXCLUSIVE: The audio edition of Brisingr features a revealing Q & A between best-selling author Christopher Paolini and editor Michelle Frey.
OATHS SWORN . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide.
Following the colossal battle against the Empire’s warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover,
hardcover library binding and a
trade paperback.
|
||||
Eragon
Format: Unabridged Compact Disc
On Sale: February 10, 2004
Price: $39.95
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy - until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now... Read more >
Format: Unabridged Compact Disc
On Sale: February 10, 2004
Price: $39.95
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy - until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio cassette,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover,
hardcover library binding,
paperback,
paperback and a
trade paperback.
|
||||
Eldest
Format: Unabridged Compact Disc
On Sale: August 23, 2005
Price: $55.00
Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…
Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship... Read more >
Format: Unabridged Compact Disc
On Sale: August 23, 2005
Price: $55.00
Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…
Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio cassette,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover,
hardcover library binding,
paperback and a
trade paperback.
|
||||
Brisingr
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 784 pages
On Sale: September 20, 2008
Price: $30.50
OATHS SWORN . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide.
Following the colossal battle against the Empire’s warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still there is more at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound... Read more >
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 784 pages
On Sale: September 20, 2008
Price: $30.50
OATHS SWORN . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide.
Following the colossal battle against the Empire’s warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still there is more at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover and a
trade paperback.
|
||||
Eldest
Format: Unabridged Cassette
On Sale: August 23, 2005
Price: $45.00
Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…
Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship... Read more >
Format: Unabridged Cassette
On Sale: August 23, 2005
Price: $45.00
Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…
Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover,
hardcover library binding,
paperback and a
trade paperback.
|
||||
Eragon
Format: Unabridged Cassette
On Sale: August 26, 2003
Price: $39.95
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy - until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now... Read more >
Format: Unabridged Cassette
On Sale: August 26, 2003
Price: $39.95
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy - until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover,
hardcover library binding,
paperback,
paperback and a
trade paperback.
|
||||
Eragon
Format: Paperback, 768 pages
On Sale: October 24, 2006
Price: $6.99
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy—until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices... Read more >
Format: Paperback, 768 pages
On Sale: October 24, 2006
Price: $6.99
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy—until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio cassette,
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover,
hardcover library binding,
paperback and a
trade paperback.
|
||||
Brisingr Deluxe Edition
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 800 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $32.99
Experience the bestselling phenomenon of Brisingr, now in a deluxe edition!
This deluxe edition includes deleted scenes, an exclusive foldout poster, never-before-seen art by the author, and a guide to dwarf runes.
Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly... Read more >
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 800 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $32.99
Experience the bestselling phenomenon of Brisingr, now in a deluxe edition!
This deluxe edition includes deleted scenes, an exclusive foldout poster, never-before-seen art by the author, and a guide to dwarf runes.
Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly... Read more >
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Inheritance Cycle Omnibus: Eragon and Eldest
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 1216 pages
On Sale: July 8, 2008
Price: $23.99
Enjoy every word of the first two books in the Inheritance cycle in one convenient volume. Featuring brand new cover art and never before seen original manuscript pages!
From the Trade Paperback edition. Read more >
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 1216 pages
On Sale: July 8, 2008
Price: $23.99
Enjoy every word of the first two books in the Inheritance cycle in one convenient volume. Featuring brand new cover art and never before seen original manuscript pages!
From the Trade Paperback edition. Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
|
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Eldest
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 704 pages
On Sale: August 23, 2005
Price: $24.99
Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…
Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship... Read more >
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 704 pages
On Sale: August 23, 2005
Price: $24.99
Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…
Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio cassette,
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover,
paperback and a
trade paperback.
|
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Eragon (Movie Tie-in Edition)
Format: Trade Paperback, 528 pages
On Sale: October 24, 2006
Price: $10.95
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy—until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 528 pages
On Sale: October 24, 2006
Price: $10.95
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy—until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices... Read more >
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Eragon
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 544 pages
On Sale: August 26, 2003
Price: $20.99
When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old... Read more >
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 544 pages
On Sale: August 26, 2003
Price: $20.99
When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio cassette,
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover,
paperback,
paperback and a
trade paperback.
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Eldest (Part B)
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: August 23, 2005
Price: $13.75
Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…
Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship... Read more >
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: August 23, 2005
Price: $13.75
Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…
Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship... Read more >
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Also available as an
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover and a
hardcover library binding.
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Eldest/Eragon boxed set
Format: Boxed Set, 1232 pages
On Sale: August 23, 2005
Price: $39.95
In the #1 New York Times bestselling novels Eragon and Eldest, fifteen year-old Eragon discovers his destiny as a Dragon Rider. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and his dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled... Read more >
Format: Boxed Set, 1232 pages
On Sale: August 23, 2005
Price: $39.95
In the #1 New York Times bestselling novels Eragon and Eldest, fifteen year-old Eragon discovers his destiny as a Dragon Rider. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and his dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled... Read more >
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