Magic: The Gathering: Rise of the Gatewatch Wizards of the Coast 9781419736476

Over the course of its 25-year history, Magic: The Gathering the world's first and most popular trading card game has redefined the fantasy genre through its exploration of diverse, fantastic worlds. And traversing those worlds are Planeswalkers, heroes who have sworn to defend the Multiverse from harm. Magic: The Gathering: Rise of the Gatewatch is a visual history and celebration of Magic's first team of Planeswalkers Jace Beleren, Ajani Goldmane, Gideon Jura, Chandra Nalaar, Nissa Revane, Liliana Vess, and Teferi. The Gatewatch's character histories, from their origins through their final confrontation with Nicol Bolas, are presented here via the very best card, packaging, and convention-exclusive artwork, all of it reproduced together here for the first time, some seen for the first time outside of the card frame. Rise of the Gatewatch is a giftable visual reference guide sure to appeal to new and longtime Magic fans alike.

About the Author
Wizards of the Coast is an American publisher of collectible trading card games and board games most notably those with fantasy, sci-fi, and/or roleplaying elements. A subsidiary of Hasbro, Wizards has seen great success with such landmark properties as Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, and the Pokemon Trading Card Game. Their headquarters are in Renton, Washington.

Reviews
"Wizards of the Coast and Abrams ComicArts have teamed up to show off one of the incredible (but often underappreciated) aspects of the game: the art." -- -SYFY Online



Book Information
ISBN 9781419736476
Author Wizards of the Coast
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Abrams ComicArts
Publisher Abrams
Weight(grams) 570g
Dimensions(mm) 188mm * 151mm * 28mm