Essays, Analysis & History Ages 16+
The Legend of Zelda and Theology
Jonathan L. Walls
An exploration of religious and theological themes woven throughout the Zelda series: creation myths, sacred relics, and the nature of good and evil.
Books for Skyward Sword Fans
3 books related to Skyward Sword.
Skyward Sword is the chronological start of the Zelda timeline, so it shows up in any lore book that cares about origins.
Hyrule Historia in particular is largely a Skyward Sword book in disguise, with long sections of concept art and a full manga prologue by Akira Himekawa. There's also a standalone Himekawa manga adaptation of the game itself.
Official Art & Lore Ages 10+
The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia
Nintendo, Eiji Aonuma, Akira Himekawa
The first book to reveal the official Zelda timeline, packed with concept art and developer commentary.
Manga Ages 8-14
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Akira Himekawa
Himekawa's adaptation of the very first story in the Zelda timeline: the origin of the Master Sword and Link's eternal bond with Zelda.