Released at the end of 2011, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia was a huge hit in Japan, and just as big for importers in the United States.

Unprecedented, this 274 page hardcover book featured cover to cover official Zelda art from 20 years of games, including never before seen development artwork, a short manga, and of course, all of the official imagery fans have come to love over the years.  This first-time tome was snatched up here in America, despite it being completely in Japanese.

Fortunately for those who waited, in January 2013, Dark Horse Comics will be bringing over the official English version.  Evidently, people really wanted this book, as it has already ascended the Amazon.com best selling list, and took down the housewife s&m fantasy Fifty Shades of Grey to take the top spot.  Should you be interested in pre-ordering it, you can do so here.

The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia hits shelves on January 29th, 2013.