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Collector Features & Identification
○ Author: Elaine Cunningham
○ Book Series: Forgotten Realms - Starlight & Shadows Trilogy (3-Book Set: Daughter of the Drow, Tangled Webs, Windwalker)
○ Cover Artist / Illustrator:
• Daughter of the Drow: Fred Fields
• Tangled Webs: Todd Lockwood
• Windwalker: Todd Lockwood
○ Publisher & Year:
• Daughter of the Drow: TSR (1995)
• Tangled Webs: TSR (1996)
• Windwalker: Wizards of the Coast (2003)
○ Format: Complete 3-Book Set (3 Hardcovers with Dust Jackets)
○ Edition: First Edition / First Printings (Verified)
○ ISBN:
• Daughter of the Drow: 0-7869-0165-9
• Tangled Webs: 0-7869-0516-6
• Windwalker: 0-7869-2968-5
○ Identification: All three volumes are verified First Edition/First Printing trade hardcovers. Daughter of the Drow and Tangled Webs feature premium cloth-like bindings (Tangled Webs includes unique peach paste-downs, inner code 8557, and a $19.99 US barcode price). Windwalker features dark blue boards with leather-like line texturing, a dark blue quarter binding, light blue spine lettering, and a $24.95 unclipped inner flap.
○ Genre: Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy, Forgotten Realms
○ Topics: Liriel Baenre, Fyodor, Underdark, Drow, Menzoberranzan, Ruathym, Magic
○ Page Count:
• Daughter of the Drow: 314 pages
• Tangled Webs: 314 pages
• Windwalker: 352 pages
• Combined Total: 980 pages
About the Books (Synopsis)
The complete and highly sought-after Starlight and Shadows trilogy. Follow the journey of Liriel Baenre, a rebellious drow princess of Menzoberranzan, as she abandons the treacherous Underdark for the surface world. Accompanied by her berserker companion Fyodor, Liriel must navigate a dangerous path filled with dark magic, tangled webs of deceit, and the epic quest for the Windwalker amulet. This is a definitive set for Forgotten Realms collectors, anchored by the exceptionally scarce hardcover edition of Tangled Webs.
Archival Preservation
○ Archival Sleeve: All hardcover dust jackets are protected by professional-grade, 1.5-mil clear Mylar archival covers to prevent edge wear, scuffing, and corner bumping.
○ Archival Backing: Jackets are supported by acid-free, pH-neutral backing paper to preserve paper quality and prevent any toning.
○ Structural Integrity: Stored upright in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment.
Condition Report
The complete set is in pristine, Like New condition, curated for a flawless aesthetic appearance across all three volumes.
○ Dust Jackets: Like New condition. Flawless and perfectly preserved under Mylar. Colors are vibrant and display-ready.
○ Binding & Boards: Like New condition. Spines are uncracked and solid. The boards on all three volumes are perfectly clean, firm, and highly resistant, indicating they are unread.
○ Text Block: Like New condition. Pages are bright white, pristine, perfectly crisp, and flat.
○ Internal: Clean endpapers and paste-downs. No library stamps, remainder marks, or previous owner names.
Why This Listing Has Premium Pricing
This is a preserved collector asset that respects forensic honesty. You are paying for verified quality and professional curation:
○ Deep Forensic Research: I conduct meticulous research on every book, thoroughly checking number lines, publisher markers, and jacket codes to guarantee exactly which printing you are receiving.
○ The Craft of Preservation: Hardcover books arrive protected by high-grade archival sleeves with acid-free backing.
○ Unmatched Transparency: I provide honest, detailed descriptions of the tanning and surface characteristics, ensuring you know exactly what is in your collection.
○ Transparent Pricing & True Shipping: I charge exactly what the post costs me. The listing price reflects the honest market value of a fully verified, pristine 3-book set.
○ 360° Video Display & Comprehensive Photography: Please see all pictures and the included video to know exactly what you are getting. I utilize a rotating display platform to provide a full 20-second 360-degree rotation of the actual books.
Buyer Inquiries
○ Questions: If you have any questions about this listing or need to see additional details, please reach out. I am always happy to answer any questions you might have.
Shipping & Handling
○ Your books will be shipped with protective padding in a safely padded box. I ship within 1-2 business days.
○ Service: USPS Media Mail
○ Combined Shipping: I offer combined shipping if you are looking to acquire multiple items from the archive. Just send me a direct message before checking out so I can sort the rates for you.
Physical Dimensions (Books Only)
○ Height: 9.50 in (average)
○ Length: 6.25 in (average)
○ Width: 4.00 in (Combined)
○ Weight: 4.5 lb (Combined)
