The Skyrim Library Volumes I, II & III Box Set Saw Price Cut

In February 2018, Amazon offered a significant discount on The Skyrim Library Volumes I, II & III Box Set. The collection, which gathers the myriad in-game books from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim into a physical format, was listed with a 36 percent price reduction. The set had been released in North America on September 12, 2017, making the sale an opportunity for fans who had not yet acquired it.

This collection from publisher Titan Books translates the extensive lore scattered throughout the game’s virtual world into tangible, illustrated volumes for enthusiasts to read and display.

The Lore of Tamriel in Print

One of the most celebrated aspects of The Elder Scrolls series is its deep and complex world-building, much of which is conveyed through hundreds of readable books found in-game. The Skyrim Library collects these texts, allowing players to engage with the history, culture, and mythology of Tamriel without needing to be in front of a screen. For many, these books are a core part of the role-playing experience, providing context for quests, characters, and the political climate of the world.

The box set bundles the first three volumes of the series in a decorative slipcase, presenting them as a cohesive collection. The books themselves are hardcover editions, filled with lore alongside original illustrations and concept art from Bethesda’s development team, adding visual context to the written stories and historical accounts.

Contents of the Three Volumes

The box set is divided thematically across its three books, organizing the vast library of in-game texts into a more structured reading experience.

• Volume I: The Histories focuses on the timeline and major events of Tamriel. It covers the creation myths, the history of the Empire, and detailed accounts of significant conflicts and historical figures that shaped the world players explore.
• Volume II: Man, Mer, and Beast serves as a bestiary and anthropological guide. This volume explores the various races, from the different factions of Men and Elves (Mer) to the beast-folk like the Argonians and Khajiit. It also contains texts on the creatures and monsters that inhabit the land.
• Volume III: The Arcane delves into the magical elements of the world. Readers will find books on the schools of magic, the Mages Guild, the College of Winterhold, daedric princes, and the divines that form the pantheon of The Elder Scrolls.

This collection is purely a lore compendium and not a strategy guide. Its value lies in its presentation of the narrative and world-building that underpins the entire game.