If you don't know who Christopher Paolini is then you probably don't want to read further. For those of you who have read Eragon, Eldest and Brisingr, loved the books and would like to meet the author, here's your chance! Christopher is promoting Eragon's Guide to Alagaesia and Brisingr Deluxe signing his books in two locations!

Here are the details:
Sunday, November 29th 2:00 pm
Livingston Library
228 W Callender St
Livingston, MT 59047-2618
(406) 222-0862

Sunday, December 6th 1:00 pm
Costco
2505 Catron Street
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-0383

If you're living close by and want to meet the boy who created one of the most successful fantasy series of this decade, mark those dates in your calendar! If you can't make it to the signings, maybe you'd like to get the latest Eragon books anyway. You can order them from Amazon.com

Kevin Gerard, the author of Conor and the Crossworlds, a fantasy series for young adults, from time to time makes a guest appearance on Fantasy Fan. His first article here was about becoming a sci-fi / fantasy writer. Today he's bringing the review of Eragon by Christopher Paolini.

Eragon Review

Upon hearing about this book and its generalized plot, I honestly thought it would be another Lord of the Rings knockoff. After all, there was an evil wizard, elves, urgals (re: trolls) and a dragon. Oh yes, and a boy to tie all of the corners together.

All Eragon fans anxiously waiting for the fourth book of the Inheritance series will be happy to know that they can focus attention for a moment on something else. Eragon's Guide to Alagaesia released, a guide written by Eragon himself (with a little help of Christopher Paolini and folks at Random House!) was released today. The book contains 15 spreads full of spectacular artwork of elves, dwarves, Urgals, humans, and dragons as well as lots of interesting information about the world of Alaga?sia. You can buy the book here.

Here is the book description:
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. Alaga?sia 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 the magic it contains, Eragon himself offers the reader an unsurpassed tour. This oversized, full-color book provides 15 spreads chock full of spectacular artwork, engaging novelty elements, and fascinating insights into Eragon?s home. With gorgeous jewels adorning the cover and pages filled with envelopes, gatefolds, samples of dragon skin, and more, Eragon?s Guide to Alaga?sia is sure to appeal to the legions of fans of Christopher Paolini?s bestselling Inheritance cycle.

Few months ago we wrote about a special book Christopher Paolini was working on with Random House. Eragon?s Guide to Alaga?sia is a guide created by Eragon himself for future new Dragon Riders. You can read more about the book in a letter from Christopher, which we posted here.

While you wait for the Guide to be released (soon enough, it's coming out on November 3rd!) take a look at special sneak peak guys Shurtugal managed to get. You will be able to see two high resolution spreads from the book giving you a good idea on what is inside.

The first spread contains a beautiful illustration of Eragon flying on Saphira and discusses Dragon Riders, the Rimgar, Rider swords, the bond between dragon and Rider, as well as the Gedwey Ignasia.

The second spread offers our first look at the forest of Ellesmera. The spread's illustration contains several elven buildings grown out of tree trunks deep within the heart of Du Weldenvarden. The spread's narration discusses the elven capital as well as Du Weldenvarden, elven architecture, elven celebrations, and elven clothing.

If you're anxious to get your hands on the book as soon as possible you can preorder it on Amazon.com

Random House reports: On Wednesday, October 14, 2009 7:00 - 8:00pm EDT For the first time, readers and fans will have the opportunity to join a live online chat with authors, and friends, Terry Brooks and Christopher Paolini. The authors will discuss the worlds of fantasy, film, and literature and take questions from fans.

For those of you who have been in coma for ten years or so: Christopher Paolini is a brilliant young author of worldly phenomenon: Eragon, book one of his Inheritance cycle. Terry Brooks on the other hand is one of the most famous fantasy writers to date, responsible for more than twenty books in his Shannara series.

The writers will talk with fans thanks to Suvudu, where the chat will be hosted.

Random House has just opened a new website promoting the Inheritance cycle by Christopher Paolini. The website is called "Become a Rider" and allows you to the world of Alagaesia in entirely new way. Visitors get the chance to become Junior Riders, learn about the Rites and Rituals of the world and watch videos in the Theater.

Website also features information about characters from the Inheritance books and mysterious "Training Arena" with content still under construction.

You can visit the new website under the following address:
http://www.alagaesia.com/riders/

If you're fan of young Eragon and can't wait for the next book of the Inheritance series, here's a book that might help you to pass the wait easier. Eragon's Guide to Alagaesia will take readers deeper into the captivating world Christopher created, offering a visual perspective of the novels that millions of readers across the world have come to love.

The book will be framed as a gift from Eragon to the reader - who is, in fact, a new Rider. In fifteen lavishly illustrated spreads, the reader is invited to explore the landscape and cities of Alaga?sia and its many races, including dragons, humans, Urgals, dwarves and elves. Each spread is filled with special effects and stunning examples of paper engineering and other elements for which Templar is so well known.

Eragon's Guide to Alagaesia will be released in North America, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand on November 3rd, 2009! You can pre-order it today, on Amazon.com.

Here is what Christopher Paolini wrote about the Guide in his newsletter:

Random House is now advertising the Brisingr Deluxe Edition on their website as well as on Amazon.com. The deluxe edition will ship on October 13, 2009. It has 800 pages, will include new, never-before-seen drawings and deleted scenes from Brisingr by Christopher Paolini as mentioned in his recent Alagaesia Newsletter.

Pre-order the book on Amazon.com today!

A number of Christopher Paolini fans contacted me asking when the fourth book of the Inheritance series is going to be published. The answer to this question is: There is no official date yet. When the date is announced we will be here to inform you, so stay tuned!

Christopher Paolini has just sent out his newsletter with just a bit of information on the fourth book in the Inheritance series. Chris says that he doesn't want to reveal too much but he does say that what he has been writing involves a flaming spear, a duel to the death, magic, elves, and werecats . He also mentions drawing Glaedr?s eye and editing deleted scenes for the deluxe edition of Brisingr that will be coming out later this year.

Read full newsletter below:

Brisingr sold incredible 550,000 copies in its first 24 hours on sale in the United States! This is four times more than Eldest's first day's sales. Today the book is sitting confidently on top of USA Today's best-sellers list. See for yourself here .

If you want to order the book online you can get it on Amazon .

Christopher Paolini is going to be visiting the Barnes and Noble online Fantasy and Science Fiction Book Club. Christopher will be posting on the board - answering questions and talking with fans - between September 17-19. The board is located here .

Eragon fan-site, Shur'tugal published an interview with Christopher Paolini, where he talks about the third book of his Inheritance series: Brisingr.

Read the interview here.

"Are you Saphira?" She looked at him with intelligent eyes. Deep in his mind he felt her satisfaction.
Yes.

Eragon, Christopher Paolini

My mind is the only sanctuary that has not been stolen from me. Men have tried to breach it before, but I've learned to defend it vigorously, for I am only safe with my innermost thoughts.

Eragon, Christopher Paolini

After all, how can a mere dragon expect to tell a man like yourself what to do? In fact, everyone should stand in awe of your brilliance of finding the only dead end.

Eragon, Christopher Paolini

Shurtugal.com: Christopher Paolini released a new Alagaesia newsletter, announcing that Brisingr is now officially complete, a subtitle for Brisingr, his trip to Book Expo America, the Brisingr audio book, and the Vroengard Academy game!



As Christopher has said several times in past interviews, he still sees Brisingr and Book 4 as two parts to one book. Because of this, he has decided to add a subtitle to both Brisingr and Book 4. The subtitle of Brisingr, The Seven Promises of Eragon Shadeslayer and Saphira Bjartskular, is intended to be the title of the first of the two sections.



The newsletter also contained a video from Christopher in which he discusses his involvement with the Vroengard Academy game, the game itself, the world of Inheritance, and his plans for writing once the Inheritance Cycle is complete. The video can be viewed at the official Inheritance website.

Shurtugal.com: We're extremely excited to announce that our friends at Random House have provided Shur'tugal with an exclusive, never before seen spoiler video from Christopher Paolini himself discussing Brisingr! Please note that this video does contain a brief spoiler from the third book in the Inheritance Cycle. While this spoiler is not huge or plot breaking, you may wish to remain oblivious pre-release - if this is the case, do not watch the video!



To see the video click here .

Saphira kneaded the soil beneath her feet. Let us be off! Leaving their bags and supplies hanging from the branch of a juniper tree, Eragon and Roran clambered onto Saphira?s back. They wasted no time saddling her; she had worn her tack through the night. The molded leather was warm, almost hot, underneath Eragon. He clutched the neck spike in front of him?to steady himself during sudden changes in direction?while Roran hooked one thick arm around Eragon?s waist and brandished his hammer with the other.

For those of you who don't know the address of the official Eragon website, here it is: Alagaesia, http://www.alagaesia.com . Among many other things you will find there Christopher Paolini biography, Inheritance news, book excerpts, Eragon newsletter and many other things.

We know now the release dates for the third book of Inheritance series: Brisingr. To see the dates, read below.



Also, take a look at it's cover, Fetering a Golden Dragon looking to the right and a black rim.

Shurtugal.com: Book 3 now officially has a name - BRISINGR! Christopher Paolini explains, "BRISINGR is one of the first words I thought of for this title, and it?s always felt right to me. As the first ancient-language word that Eragon learns, it has held particular significance for his legacy as a Dragon Rider. In this new book, it will be revealed to be even more meaningful than even Eragon could have known."



In addition to the announcement of the book title, Random House has changed the release date of Brisingr from September 23, 2008 to September 20, 2008, after an out-pouring of enthusiasm from book sellers and fans to hold midnight release parties on Friday night, September 19th. The book will now go on sale at 12:01 AM on Saturday, September 20th, 2008.

Christopher Paolini, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Eragon and Eldest, the first two books in his Inheritance series, will write an additional, fourth novel about his hero Eragon. Originally planned as a trilogy, Inheritance will now include four complete novels written by Paolini and be named the Inheritance cycle.

Read full press release here .

Random House has exclusively released the excerpt of Book 3 as part of their new "Fricaya Network". To view the chapter, login or signup. No other Limited Edition contents are available online at this time.

Fox Home Entertainment announced the release date of March 20th for the release of Eragon on DVD and Blu-ray. The DVD will be available in Widescreen/Full Screen versions, plus a "magical two-disk Special Edition", packed with hours of bonus content, including the following: