Magic: The Gathering -- Official Encyclopedia, Volume 1: The Complete Card Guide (Vol 1)
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (941 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1560252146 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Mike Biel said Great for cataloging. Gives means of identifying early versions of cards. Helps immensely with creating a catalog of your collection.Everything I expected.. Good even for casual collectors. Volume 1 covers Good even for casual collectors. Michele L. Worley Volume 1 covers 4th Edition, Chronicles, Ice Age, Alliances, Arabian Nights, Antiquities, Legends, The Dark, Fallen Empires, and Homelands. There's also a section devoted to discontinued cards (leading off with, of course, Black Lotus and the original Mox cards). Cards that were removed but reintroduced before this book was published are not listed as discontinued. A page near the end of the book displays 6 of the most significant promotional cards that weren't just previews of upcoming releases.Each set of cards covered is provided with an introduction, describing any new twists added for that set (including new type. th Edition, Chronicles, Ice Age, Alliances, Arabian Nights, Antiquities, Legends, The Dark, Fallen Empires, and Homelands. There's also a section devoted to discontinued cards (leading off with, of course, Black Lotus and the original Mox cards). Cards that were removed but reintroduced before this book was published are not listed as discontinued. A page near the end of the book displays 6 of the most significant promotional cards that weren't just previews of upcoming releases.Each set of cards covered is provided with an introduction, describing any new twists added for that set (including new type. "This book belongs on your coffee table." according to A Customer. I've had this book for years. I took it off the shelf and brought it over to an RPG game at a friends house. Just so I could do some causal reading. Everyone wanted to see the book. Even people who don't play Magic the Gathering (MTG).If you collect magic cards, or play - these books are an excellent resource. If you want to see what the older cards look like, they are in this book.
Volume 1 of the Official Encyclopedia features more than 2,000 cards from Antiquities to Legends, including discontinued cards, promotional cards, and misprints. The history and significance of each expansion complement each set.