Books like The Rivan Codex: Ancient Texts of the Belgariad and the Malloreon

When David Eddings doodled that strange map, he had no idea where it had come from or where it might lead. He did not know that he had taken the first step in an extraordinary journey, one that would last for years and result in a majestic saga of gods, kings, and sorcerers loved by millions of the world over.Now David Eddings takes us on a fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of The Belgariad, The Malloreon, and their two companion volumes, Belgarath the Sorcerer and Polgara the Sorceress. Here are the extensive background materials compiled by Eddings and his wife and longtime collaborator, Leigh, before beginning their masterpiece of epic fantasy.Brimming with the adventure, romance, and excitement readers have come to expect from David and Leigh Eddings, "The Rivan Codex" will enrich your understanding of all that has gone before -- and whet your appetite for all that is yet to come.