The Legend of Zelda fans can get the fantastic Tears of the Kingdom Collector’s Edition Guide[1] for only $16.66 (was $45) at Amazon as part of the retailer’s Prime Big Deal Days[2] early book sale. Like many books in the promotion, the full discount doesn’t show up until you click the coupon on the store page and add it to your cart. The nearly $30 discount is the best deal we’ve seen since the official hardcover strategy guide’s publication in July 2023. You can pair it with Breath of the Wild’s Expanded Edition Guide[3] for $19.43 (was $40).
Several other official Zelda books[4] are featured in Amazon’s sale, including multiple titles from Dark Horse’s superb series of art, lore, and reference books. The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia[5] has a coupon deal that drops price of the hardcover book to only $14.66–nearly 70% off–which is another all-time low. Meanwhile, Hyrule Historia[6] and Arts & Artifacts[7] are eligible for Amazon’s Buy Two, Get One Free Book Sale[8] this week.
$16.66 (was $45) with coupon[9]
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s Collector’s Edition Official Guide is a weighty 496-page hardcover with display-worthy cover art featuring the Corrupt Master Sword.
Published by Piggyback and created in collaboration with Nintendo, Tears of the Kingdom’s guidebook covers virtually every aspect of the sprawling open-world sequel. Along with an overview and tips for all of the main quests, side missions, shrines, and caves, the book offers comprehensive reference sections for all of the game’s enemies, weapons, armor, shields, items, and more.
All of the game’s key systems, from crafting and cooking to using Zonai devices to build vehicles and other gadgets, are detailed alongside helpful tips and overarching strategies.
The included World Atlas map section provides the locations all of the Koroks, Dragon’s Tears, and collectibles scattered across mainland Hyrule as well as the Sky and Depths.
$19.43 (was $40)[10]
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s Expanded Edition Guide looks great when displayed next to the TOTK hardcover. It also happens to be every bit as comprehensive as Tears of the Kingdom’s strategy guide.
Piggyback published this updated hardcover edition roughly a year after the game’s original launch. The Expanded Edition adds chapters on Breath of the Wild’s pair of DLC expansions. In addition to walkthroughs for the DLC, the 512-page hardcover features a concept art gallery showcasing in-progress illustrations and sketches by Nintendo’s designers.
The guide offers an overview of all main missions and side content, including every shrine. You’ll also find solutions to all of the game’s many puzzles and an in-depth look at the combat system. Catalogs of enemies, gear, and items let you use this book as a reference manual. The 36-page World Atlas reveals locations of collectibles, including every Korok seed. The book also includes a double-sided map of Hyrule with annotations.
Breath of the Wild’s original paperback and hardcover guidebooks[11] have been out of print since the Expanded Edition’s publication.
$18.74 (was $30)[12]
Circling back to Tears of the Kingdom, it’s worth noting that the paperback edition of the official TOTK guidebook[13] is available for $18.74 (was $30). If you think you’ll use the guidebook frequently for reference or want a display piece, the more durable hardcover Collector’s Edition is the way to go. Not to mention the fact the hardcover is cheaper right now–though this is a very unusual occurrence.
The Legend of Zelda Art & Lore Books
Dark Horse’s Zelda art and lore books are wonderfully designed and filled with fascinating details about the franchise. As mentioned, a couple of them are included in Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale with coupons or B2G1 free eligibility. It’s also worth noting that the super cheap Zelda Encyclopedia[14] has a very cool Deluxe Edition[15]. This pricier version is designed to look like a golden NES cartridge and even includes a slipcase modeled after the cartridge sleeve.
For a deep dive into Hyrule’s lore and a timeline of how the series (pre-Breath of the Wild) fits together, take a look at Hyrule Historia for $23 (was $40)[16]. At the bottom of the list, you’ll find a few deals on Super Mario and Kirby books.
References
- ^ Tears of the Kingdom Collector’s Edition Guide (www.amazon.com)
- ^ Prime Big Deal Days (www.amazon.com)
- ^ Breath of the Wild’s Expanded Edition Guide (www.amazon.com)
- ^ other official Zelda books (www.amazon.com)
- ^ The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia (www.amazon.com)
- ^ Hyrule Historia (www.amazon.com)
- ^ Arts & Artifacts (www.amazon.com)
- ^ Amazon’s Buy Two, Get One Free Book Sale (amzn.to)
- ^ $16.66 (was $45) with coupon (www.amazon.com)
- ^ $19.43 (was $40) (www.amazon.com)
- ^ original paperback and hardcover guidebooks (www.amazon.com)
- ^ $18.74 (was $30) (www.amazon.com)
- ^ paperback edition of the official TOTK guidebook (www.amazon.com)
- ^ Zelda Encyclopedia (www.amazon.com)
- ^ Deluxe Edition (www.amazon.com)
- ^ Hyrule Historia for $23 (was $40) (www.amazon.com)