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'''Legion''' is a series of three novellas by [[Brandon Sanderson]]. The series explicitly explores a "psychology-as-superpower" theme that runs through many of Brandon's works, and he describes them as the "most personal stories" he has ever written.{{ref|text=''[[Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds]]'' preface}} No further stories are currently planned, but the character could return in other forms of media such as television.{{wob ref|11560}} |
'''Legion''' is a series of three novellas by [[Brandon Sanderson]]. The series explicitly explores a "psychology-as-superpower" theme that runs through many of Brandon's works, and he describes them as the "most personal stories" he has ever written.{{ref|text=''[[Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds]]'' preface}} No further stories are currently planned, but the character could return in other forms of media such as television.{{wob ref|11560}} |
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== Books == |
== Books == |
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| − | The first two novellas were released as standalone stories; [[Subterranean Press]] published limited leatherbound hardcover editions, while [[Dragonsteel Entertainment]] published the ebooks. Dragonsteel later published new hardcover editions when Subterranean's editions became harder to find.{{bws ref|the-many-aspects-of-the-legion-book-covers|The Many Aspects of the Legion Book Covers|date=2018-09-04}} The third and final novella was published by Tor Books as part of an omnibus collecting all three novellas entitled ''[[Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds]]''. The three novellas are separate, but written to provide a cohesive story.{{ref|text=''[[Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds]]'' preface}}{{tor ref|cover-reveal-brandon-sanderson-legion-the-many-lives-of-stephen-leeds/|''Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds'' cover reveal|date= Mar 20th, 2018}} |
+ | The first two novellas were released as standalone stories; [[wikipedia:Subterranean Press|Subterranean Press]] published limited leatherbound hardcover editions,{{bws ref|august-conventions-legion-updates|August Conventions, ''Legion'' & Updates|date=2012-08-07}} while [[Dragonsteel Entertainment]] published the ebooks. Dragonsteel later published new hardcover editions when Subterranean's editions became harder to find.{{bws ref|the-many-aspects-of-the-legion-book-covers|The Many Aspects of the Legion Book Covers|date=2018-09-04}}{{bws ref|introducing-legion-skin-deep|Introducing ''Legion: Skin Deep''|date=2014-11-25|name=skin deep}} The third and final novella was published by Tor Books as part of an omnibus collecting all three novellas entitled ''[[Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds]]''. The three novellas are separate, but written to provide a cohesive story.{{ref|text=''[[Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds]]'' preface}}{{tor ref|cover-reveal-brandon-sanderson-legion-the-many-lives-of-stephen-leeds/|''Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds'' cover reveal|date= Mar 20th, 2018}} |
The chapter heading images, which resemble inkblots that evolve to form an image, were designed by [[Isaac Stewart]].{{book ref|legion3|part=ack}} |
The chapter heading images, which resemble inkblots that evolve to form an image, were designed by [[Isaac Stewart]].{{book ref|legion3|part=ack}} |
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| Limited edition hardcover published by Subterranean Press<br>Hardcover and ebook published by Dragonsteel Entertainment |
| Limited edition hardcover published by Subterranean Press<br>Hardcover and ebook published by Dragonsteel Entertainment |
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| + | |{{ref|name=skin deep}} |
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| − | |{{bws ref|introducing-legion-skin-deep|"Introducing Legion: Skin Deep" blog post|date=Nov 25th, 2014}} |
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| − | | Limited edition hardcover published by Subterranean Press |
+ | | Limited edition hardcover published by Subterranean Press<br>Ebook published by Tor Books |
|{{tor ref|cover-reveal-brandon-sanderson-legion-the-many-lives-of-stephen-leeds/|''Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds'' cover reveal|date= Mar 20th, 2018}} |
|{{tor ref|cover-reveal-brandon-sanderson-legion-the-many-lives-of-stephen-leeds/|''Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds'' cover reveal|date= Mar 20th, 2018}} |
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| Ebook, hardcover, and trade paperback published by Tor Books |
| Ebook, hardcover, and trade paperback published by Tor Books |
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| {{bws ref|the-many-aspects-of-the-legion-book-covers|The Many Aspects of the Legion Book Covers|date=2018-09-04}} |
| {{bws ref|the-many-aspects-of-the-legion-book-covers|The Many Aspects of the Legion Book Covers|date=2018-09-04}} |
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| + | |- class='legion other' |
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| + | ! rowspan=2| 2022 |
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| + | | ''[[Stephen Leeds: Death & Faxes]]'' |
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| + | | Between #1 and #3 |
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| + | | Novella |
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| + | | Audio original published by Mainframe |
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| + | | {{url ref|name=catalog|url=https://www.awfulagent.com/catalogs/|site=awfulagent.com|text=JABberwocky Catalog & Rights Guide|date=2021-06-14}} |
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== Setting == |
== Setting == |
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| − | ''Legion'' is set in an alternative universe Earth which seems to be equivalent to ours up to the 21st century. Stephen Leeds' |
+ | ''Legion'' is set in an alternative universe Earth which seems to be equivalent to ours up to the 21st century. [[Stephen Leeds]]' abilities are largely explained in-world as psychological phenomena combined with his genius intellect and photographic memory, although certain events seem to have supernatural influence. Leeds is also an unreliable narrator due to ongoing mental struggles. Real-life entities such as the [[wikipedia:FBI|FBI]], [[wikipedia:Lexus|Lexus]], and [[wikipedia:SIG Sauer|SIG Sauer]] are mentioned,{{book ref|legion2|9}}{{book ref|legion3|9}}{{book ref|legion2|13}} but there are some technological developments that exceed any parallels in the real world, such as a virtual reality "[[holodeck]]".{{book ref|legion3|11}} |
== Cover Gallery == |
== Cover Gallery == |
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| + | {{CoverToC|legion}} |
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| − | Subterranean Press leatherbound limited editions, illustrated by [[Jon Foster]] |
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| − | <gallery widths=240px heights=240px mode="packed"> |
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| − | File:Legion hardback cover.jpeg |
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| − | File:Legion2 cover.jpg |
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| − | File:Lies of the Beholder Limited Hardcover.jpg |
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| − | </gallery> |
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| − | Covers designed by [[Isaac Stewart]]. The initial versions were used only for ebooks; the redesigned versions were used for the Dragonsteel hardcovers and replaced the original ebook covers |
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| − | <gallery widths=240px heights=240px mode="packed"> |
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| − | File:Legion_cover.jpg |
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| − | File:Legion Skin Deep original ebook.jpg |
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| − | Legion dragonsteel hardbound.PNG |
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| − | File:Legion skin deep dragonsteel hardbound.PNG |
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| − | </gallery> |
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| − | Tor Books omnibus cover, illustrated by [[Miranda Meeks]] |
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| − | <gallery widths=240px heights=240px mode="packed"> |
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| − | File:Legion Omnibus US Hardcover.jpeg |
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| − | </gallery> |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Latest revision as of 00:41, 21 November 2022
Legion is a series of three novellas by Brandon Sanderson. The series explicitly explores a "psychology-as-superpower" theme that runs through many of Brandon's works, and he describes them as the "most personal stories" he has ever written.[1] No further stories are currently planned, but the character could return in other forms of media such as television.[2]
Books[edit]
The first two novellas were released as standalone stories; Subterranean Press published limited leatherbound hardcover editions,[3] while Dragonsteel Entertainment published the ebooks. Dragonsteel later published new hardcover editions when Subterranean's editions became harder to find.[4][5] The third and final novella was published by Tor Books as part of an omnibus collecting all three novellas entitled Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds. The three novellas are separate, but written to provide a cohesive story.[1][6]
The chapter heading images, which resemble inkblots that evolve to form an image, were designed by Isaac Stewart.[7]
| Year | Title | Order | Length | Notes | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Legion | #1 | Novella | Limited edition hardcover published by Subterranean Press Hardcover and ebook published by Dragonsteel Entertainment |
[8] |
| 2014 | Legion: Skin Deep | #2 | Novella | Limited edition hardcover published by Subterranean Press Hardcover and ebook published by Dragonsteel Entertainment |
[5] |
| 2018 | Legion: Lies of the Beholder | #3 | Novella | Limited edition hardcover published by Subterranean Press Ebook published by Tor Books |
[6]
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| Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds | Collects #1-3 | Omnibus | Ebook, hardcover, and trade paperback published by Tor Books | [4] | |
| 2022 | Stephen Leeds: Death & Faxes | Between #1 and #3 | Novella | Audio original published by Mainframe | [9] |
Setting[edit]
Legion is set in an alternative universe Earth which seems to be equivalent to ours up to the 21st century. Stephen Leeds' abilities are largely explained in-world as psychological phenomena combined with his genius intellect and photographic memory, although certain events seem to have supernatural influence. Leeds is also an unreliable narrator due to ongoing mental struggles. Real-life entities such as the FBI, Lexus, and SIG Sauer are mentioned,[10][11][12] but there are some technological developments that exceed any parallels in the real world, such as a virtual reality "holodeck".[13]
Cover Gallery[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ↑ a b Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds preface
- ↑ Subterranean Press Interview
— Arcanum - 2018-10-29# - ↑ August Conventions, Legion & Updates
— Brandon's website - 2012-08-07# - ↑ a b The Many Aspects of the Legion Book Covers
— Brandon's website - 2018-09-04# - ↑ a b Introducing Legion: Skin Deep
— Brandon's website - 2014-11-25# - ↑ a b Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds cover reveal
— Tor.com - Mar 20th, 2018# - ↑ Acknowledgements for Legion: Lies of the Beholder#
- ↑ "LEGION ebook available now!"
— Brandon's website - Sep 12th, 2012# - ↑ JABberwocky Catalog & Rights Guide
— awfulagent.com - 2021-06-14# - ↑ Legion: Skin Deep chapter 9#
- ↑ Legion: Lies of the Beholder chapter 9#
- ↑ Legion: Skin Deep chapter 13#
- ↑ Legion: Lies of the Beholder chapter 11#