This is the French cover art for the tremendous Book "The name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss.
I Tried to be quite close to the book, in the spirit. For those who had the chance to read it, let's say this is more another vision of Kvothe's legend, that the real one.
I Tried to be quite close to the book, in the spirit. For those who had the chance to read it, let's say this is more another vision of Kvothe's legend, that the real one.
I love your art! Such detailed depictions of good stories, such implied action/movement.
Quick question on this piece -- what is the square column to the left of the city? I don't remember it from the books... and it seems like it wasn't on some of the french covers?
Quick question on this piece -- what is the square column to the left of the city? I don't remember it from the books... and it seems like it wasn't on some of the french covers?
C'est mon livre préféré ! And I LOVE your draw. It is so beautiful, so poetic... like the book. Thank you for making this amazing cover. To be honnest, it is one of the reason that I buy the book. And because the picture reflects the story, I never feel disappointed. It's perfect. Thank you.
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this is so beautiful it perfectly captures the image of young kvothe. Impoverished, bedraggled and yet standing proud. Unbroken by life, ready to take on university and the chandrian in spite of the challenges that he's faced.
Hello!
I don't know if you know but the Hungarian version of the book features this artwork too(actually a cropped version) but your name is nowhere to be seen. Its not mentioned at all. I felt like I should warn you, there may be some copyright issues with it.
I don't know if you know but the Hungarian version of the book features this artwork too(actually a cropped version) but your name is nowhere to be seen. Its not mentioned at all. I felt like I should warn you, there may be some copyright issues with it.
I really like the way you have pictured Kvothe and the University. It has the feeling of a long journey coming to it's end, a final breather before the new start. The warm colour palette gives to the Univesity really nice and inviting feeling. 
Yep, and in Skyrim, there is a soldier who tells you that he took an arrow on his knee... Like the caracter of the Name of the Wind !
Have a good day.
Have a good day.
I read the book when it first came out. I think you did a great job of capturing the spirit of the book. Wonderful.
This is absolutely stunning! The Name of the Wind is such a brilliant book and I am so thrilled to see that there are talented people out here creating such amazing fan-art! You really captured the atmosphere that I imagined with the book. This is absolutely beautiful
Thanks a lot! Please note that it isn't a fan-art: This is an official cover art, for France and Brazil, and some other countries as well.
I know the difference might be confusing, but it was a job, with everything associated to that
I know the difference might be confusing, but it was a job, with everything associated to that
I'm so happy your artwork is the cover for the brazilian version of Kingkiller Chronicles, it's a thousand times better than the american cover in my opinion. To tell you the truth, it was because of this cover that I picked up the book in my local library and started to read it, because it was so beautiful... and that was the best decision ever, now this is my favourite book series ever.
I really hope you illustrate our version of The Doors of Stone as well
Thank you so much. I started reading the book for the amazing cover, and now is one of my favorite series. Awesome wouldn't describe what you do.
Are you excited about The Name of the Wind TV show that's coming? 20th Century Fox bought up the rights. I'm sure this will give Patrick Rothfuss more incentive to finish the third book.
So cool! *__* I've already read the book (The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man's Fear) and cannot wait for the third part to be released ....
Je trouve cette couverture excellente, c'est en grande partie grâce à elle que j'ai acheté ce livre. Et même si je ne l'ai pas encore finit je trouve qu'elle correspond parfaitement à l'histoire du livre.
Du très bon travail !
Du très bon travail !
i realy love this one! i already got exited about it when i just saw it at the recommendations in the small format and i was right, its wunderfull! but i wonder if there is a even bigger format of this one somewhere to be able to enjoy it even more 
I am speechless. This is perhaps one of the most phenomenal pieces of art I've ever seen. 
The atmosphere, the placement, the colors and concept...it's all purely breathtaking.
The atmosphere, the placement, the colors and concept...it's all purely breathtaking.
You know, I've had this painting in a folder on my computer for a couple of years now, and I always wondered who made it. The style is subtle and unpretentious, and if you've read the book you know that it encapsulates everything that Kvothe felt at that precise moment, which is why it's so powerful.
. I love the color scheme.
Simply incredible! I feel like im reading the whole book all over again! Can't wait for the 3rd volume..!!
I feel like im reading the whole book all over again! Can't wait for the 3rd volume..!!
I actually am reading the book right now.
I bought it for the fact that seeing on it the artwork of an artist that I knew was for me a great source of thrill. I proudly told everyone who asked me about this book that you were the artist behind the creation of its magnificent cover and linked some of them to your gallery ( those friend of mine do not have DeviantArt accounts, sadly. It would have gave you a lot of +fav, that I am sure of ).
In all honesty, I seriously believe this artwork of yours to be the most beautiful book cover I have ever seen. "Brilliant work from a brilliant artist" I would say.
I actually wondered about the cover of the last book, "The Doors of Stone"... It has not yet been officially announced if I remember but have you heard of something about it ? ( If it's permitted for you to answer this question ). I am obviously very eager to read the book itself but I feel even more eager toward the desire of seeing its cover!
Once again, brilliant work from a brilliant artist. Thanks to you for this marvelous artworks which made me discover a whole new world of legends.
Sincere admiration from the bottom of my heart - Guillaume .Cyr
P.S : If you desire to give this commentary of mine an answer, free to you to speak French or English, I understand both.
I bought it for the fact that seeing on it the artwork of an artist that I knew was for me a great source of thrill. I proudly told everyone who asked me about this book that you were the artist behind the creation of its magnificent cover and linked some of them to your gallery ( those friend of mine do not have DeviantArt accounts, sadly. It would have gave you a lot of +fav, that I am sure of ).
In all honesty, I seriously believe this artwork of yours to be the most beautiful book cover I have ever seen. "Brilliant work from a brilliant artist" I would say.
I actually wondered about the cover of the last book, "The Doors of Stone"... It has not yet been officially announced if I remember but have you heard of something about it ? ( If it's permitted for you to answer this question ). I am obviously very eager to read the book itself but I feel even more eager toward the desire of seeing its cover!
Once again, brilliant work from a brilliant artist. Thanks to you for this marvelous artworks which made me discover a whole new world of legends.
Sincere admiration from the bottom of my heart - Guillaume .Cyr
P.S : If you desire to give this commentary of mine an answer, free to you to speak French or English, I understand both.
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Bien sûr, du point de vue de la technique, on frise la perfection: la composition est bonne, l'ambiance touche juste avec des teintes qui font penser à l'automne et rappellent une certaine mélancolie, mais aussi la chaleur grâces au même couleurs, qui évoquent indéniablement la douceur et le lyrisme de certains passages. Le vent, est lui, bien présent, qui s'engouffre dans les vêtements et les cheveux de Kvothe, joue avec ceux-ci...
De plus, votre patte artistique et le talent dont vous avez fait preuve crèvent tant les yeux que je me demande encore si je ne vais pas finir aveugle.
Cinq étoiles partout donc, parce que votre couverture dégage à elle seule toute la puissance du roman. Je n'ai de ma vie jamais vue telle chose. Et d'ailleurs il faudra revoir l'adage qui dit que la couverture ne fait pas le livre, parce que dans ce cas ci, la couverture colle au bouquin telle la moule sur la roche (c'est peu lyrique mais ça me semble logique).
Comme décrire encore l'émotion qui assaille le pauvre lecteur innocent qui tombe sur le Nom du Vent?
Vous êtes doué, très, mais à mes yeux (larmoyant à force de regarder cette œuvre è_é ) cette illustration restera la plus belle de toutes vos créations. Alors comme dire? Bravo.
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