Wizard's First Rule Terry Goodkind 1995 Sword of Truth Book 1

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Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind

Begin the epic Sword of Truth series with Wizard's First Rule, Terry Goodkind's bestselling fantasy debut. First published in 1994, this sweeping adventure introduces Richard Cypher and Kahlan Amnell in a richly imagined world filled with magic, danger, and unforgettable characters.

This is the Tor Fantasy mass market paperback edition featuring the classic Keith Parkinson cover artwork. At over 800 pages, it's a substantial read for collectors of 1990s fantasy and fans looking to experience the series from the beginning.

Book Details

  • Title: Wizard's First Rule
  • Author: Terry Goodkind
  • Series: The Sword of Truth (Book One)
  • Publisher: Tor Fantasy / Tom Doherty Associates
  • Copyright: 1994
  • First Mass Market Edition: September 1995
  • ISBN-10: 0812548051
  • ISBN-13: 9780812548051
  • Binding: Mass Market Paperback
  • Pages: 836
  • Measurements: Approximately 7 x 4 x 2 inches

Condition

Good vintage condition.

  • No writing noted inside.
  • No rips or torn pages observed.
  • Binding remains solid.
  • Minor shelf and edge wear to the covers.
  • Noticeable reading crease along the spine.
  • Age toning to page edges, typical of vintage mass market paperbacks.
  • Interior pages remain clean and fully legible.

Collector's Notes

Wizard's First Rule launched Terry Goodkind's bestselling Sword of Truth series and became one of the defining epic fantasy novels of the 1990s.

This edition is the original Tor Fantasy mass market paperback released in 1995, making it a desirable reading copy for fantasy collectors and longtime fans of the series.

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