DK's World of Warcraft: The Ultimate Visual Guide was created in close collaboration with Blizzard, and explores the major characters, key locations, and epic history of this battle-scarred realm. It will capture any adventurer's i­magination with its breadth of detail.

See the World of Warcraft in never-before-seen-detail. Discover the world's in-depth history in the Chronicles of Azeroth section, explore the back stories of key heroes and villains such as Varian Wrynn and Thrall and uncover fascinating facts about key locations such as Orgimmar. Reveals stunning visuals drawn from Blizzard's games, publications and trailers and images from DC Comics' World of Warcraft comic book series.

For decades, the war between the Horde and the Alliance has raged on in the fantasy world of Azeroth. Millions of players have chosen a faction and fought alongside one another in Blizzard Entertainment's cri­tically acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing game, World of Warcraft — and since its release in 2004, the game has grown to become the most popular subscription-based MMORPG on the planet.

Players will find a treasure trove of game knowledge, as the book delves deep into the series' lore and even goes be yond the game, giving readers a peek at the behind-the-scenes development of Blizzard's vivid fantasy world. This detailed guide is the perfect companion for any adventurer, Alliance or Horde.

Author Biography

From DK Publishing and Kathleen Pleet. Kathleen has played World of Warcraft since its earliest days and is a longstanding contributor to BradyGames' World of Warcraft publications, including the original guide, the Burning Crusade Expansion Guide, and the World of Warcraft Dungeon Companion.