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Christopher Paolini (born November 17, 1983 in Southern California) is an American writer. He is best known as the author of the Inheritance Cycle, which consists of the books Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, and an as yet untitled fourth book. He lives in Paradise Valley, Montana, where he wrote his first book.
Christopher Paolini was raised in the Paradise Valley, Montana area. His family members include his parents, Kenneth Paolini and Talita Hodgkinson, and his sister, Angela Paolini. Home schooled for the duration of his education, Paolini graduated from high school at the age of 15 through a set of accredited correspondence courses from American School of Correspondence in Lansing, Illinois. Following graduation, he started his work on what would become the novel Eragon the first of a series, set in the mythical land of Alaga sia.
In 2002, Eragon was published by Paolini International LLC, Paolini's parents' company. To promote the book, Paolini toured over 135 schools and libraries, discussing reading and writing, all the while dressed in "a medieval costume of red shirt, billowy black pants, lace-up boots, and a jaunty black cap." Paolini created the cover art for the first edition of Eragon, which featured Saphira's eye. He also drew the maps on the inside covers of his books.
In Summer 2002, the stepson of author Carl Hiaasen found Eragon in a bookstore and loved it, and Hiaasen brought it to the attention of his publisher, Alfred A. Knopf. Knopf subsequently made an offer to publish Eragon and the rest of the Inheritance cycle. The second edition of Eragon was published by Knopf in August 2003. At the age of nineteen, Paolini became a New York Times bestselling author. Eragon has since been adapted into a film of the same name.
Paolini's essay "It All Began with Books" was included in the April 2005 anthology Guys Write for Guys Read.
Eldest, the sequel to Eragon, was released August 23, 2005. The third book in the cycle, Brisingr, was released on September 20, 2008. Although the Inheritance Cycle was planned as a trilogy, the details for Brisingr had to be expanded to include a fourth (and last) book in the series, Inheritance. Inheritance will be released in Australia on November 9th 2011.

Available Books by Christopher Paolini

	Inheritance 04: Inheritance Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780552560245 RRP: $19.95 Not so very long ago, Eragon - Shadeslayer, Dragon Rider - was nothing more than a poor farm boy, and his dragon, Saphira, only a blue stone in the forest. Now, the fate of an entire civilization rests on their shoulders.Long months of training and battle have brought victories and hope, but they have also brought heartbreaking loss. And still, the real battle lies ahead: they must confront Galbat...
	Inheritance 04: Inheritance Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9780385616492 RRP: $45.00 Not so very long ago, Eragon - Shadeslayer, Dragon Rider - was nothing more than a poor farm boy, and his dragon, Saphira, only a blue stone in the forest. Now, the fate of an entire civilization rests on their shoulders. Long months of training and battle have brought victories and hope, but they have also brought heartbreaking loss. And still the real battle lies ahead: they must confront Galbat...
	Inheritance 03: Brisingr (Adult Cover) Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780552162135 RRP: $19.95 Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors, Eragon and Saphira narrowly escaped with their lives. But more awaits the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by promises he may not be able to keep, including his oath to cousin Roran to help rescue his beloved Katrina. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes, Eragon must make choices that take him across th...
	Inheritance 03: Brisingr Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780552552127 RRP: $19.95 The spectacular third novel in the phenomenally successful Inheritance Cycle. Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors, Eragon and Saphira narrowly escaped with their lives. But more awaits the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by promises he may not be able to keep, including his oath to cousin Roran to help rescue his beloved Katrina. When unrest claims ...
	Inheritance 01: Eragon (Adult Cover) Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780552155519 RRP: $19.95 When Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic and power...
	Inheritance 02: Eldest (Adult Cover) Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780552155526 RRP: $19.95 Darkness falls... Despair abounds... Evil reigns... Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesm ra, land of the elves, for further training in magic and swordsmanship, the vital skills of the Dragon Rider. It is the journey of a lifetime, filled with awe-inspir...
	Inheritance 02: Eldest Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780552552110 RRP: $19.95 The fantastic sequel to the bestseller and publishing phenomenon, 'Eragon'. Darkness falls . . . Despair abounds . . . Evil reigns . . . Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmra, land of the elves, for further training in magic and swordsmanship, t...
	Inheritance 01: Eragon Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780552552097 RRP: $19.95 When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic, and p...

	Inheritance Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9780375856112 RRP: $36.95 The highly anticipated, astonishing conclusion to the worldwide bestselling quartet that includes Brisingr finds farm boy-turned-Shadeslayer Eragon and his dragon companion, Saphira, preparing for an ultimate confrontation with evil king Galbatorix in order to topple him and restore justice to Alaga sia....
	The Inheritance Cycle Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9780307930675 RRP: $123.95 A boxed set of all four hardcover books in the series that began with Eragon follows Eragon as he grows from a poor farm boy into an amazing swordsman who fights alongside his dragon, Saphira, to help save the Empire from evil and darkness....
	The Inheritance Cycle Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780375872037 RRP: $50.95 Follows Eragon as he grows from a poor farm boy into an amazing swordsman, fighting alongside his dragon, Saphira, to help save the Empire from evil and darkness....
	Brisingr Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780375826740 RRP: $19.95 With the battle against the Emperor's warriors over, Eragon must remain true to his oath to save his cousin's love, Katrina, from the hands of King Galbatorix, but when the Varden makes a desperate plea for his help at the same time, Eragon must make a challenging decision that could affect the lives of many in the Empire and beyond. Reprint....
	Eragon's Guide to Alagaesia Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9780375858239 RRP: $32.95 From the creators of the best-selling books Dragonology, Egyptology, and Piratelogy, comes a never-before-seen glimpse into the world of Alaga sia, an unforgettable magical land that comes alive through oversized, full-color illustrations, engaging novelty elements, and fascinating insights into Eragon's home....
	Brisingr Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9780375854811 RRP: $38.95 The further adventures of Eragon and his dragon Saphira as they continue to aid the Varden in the struggle against the evil king, Galbatorix....
	Brisingr Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9780375826726 RRP: $35.95 With the battle against the Emperor's warriors over, Eragon must remain true to his oath to save his cousin's love, Katrina, from the hands of King Galbatorix, but when the Varden makes a desperate plea for his help at the same time, Eragon must make a challenging decision that could affect the lives of many in the Empire and beyond. 2,500,000 first printing....
	The Inheritance Cycle Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9780375846151 RRP: $87.95 Follows Eragon as he grows from a poor farm boy into an amazing swordsman, fighting alongside his dragon, Saphira, to help save the Empire from evil and darkness....
	Eragon / Eldest Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780375857041 RRP: $25.95 Follows Eragon as he grows from a poor farm boy into an amazing swordsman, fighting to help save the Empire from evil and darkness....
	Eldest Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780375840401 RRP: $16.95 After successfully evading an Urgals ambush, Eragon is adopted into the Ingeitum clan and sent to finish his training so he can further help the Varden in their struggle against the Empire. Reprint....
	Eldest Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9780375826702 RRP: $27.95 After successfully evading an Urgals ambush, Eragon is adopted into the Ingeitum clan and sent to finish his training so he can further help the Varden in their struggle against the Empire....
	Eragon Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780375826696 RRP: $14.95 When fifteen-year-old Eragon comes to learn that he is a gifted Dragon Rider, he realizes that his destiny is to fight the evil powers that will bring complete destruction to the Empire and so leaves his quiet life as a farm boy to succeed in his one true mission in life. Reprint....

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	Brisingr Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 9780375851179 ...
	Brisingr Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780385613859 Forces collide in Book III of the phenomenally successful Inheritance Cycle. Eragon represents the greatest hope for a better Alagasia. Can this once simple farm boy rise to become a leader who can unite the rebel forces and defeat the King? Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives...
	Brisingr, Adult Jacket Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780385616188 Forces collide in Book III of the phenomenally successful Inheritance Cycle. Eragon represents the greatest hope for a better Alaga sia. Can this once simple farm boy rise to become a leader who can unite the rebel forces and defeat the King? Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their live...
	Eldest Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780440238492 After successfully evading an Urgals ambush, Eragon is adopted into the Ingeitum clan and sent to finish his training so he can further help the Varden in their struggle against the Empire....
	Eragon Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780375840548 When fifteen-year-old Eragon comes to learn that he is a gifted Dragon Rider, he realizes that his destiny is to fight the evil powers that will bring complete destruction to the Empire and so leaves his quiet life as a farm boy to succeed in his one true mission in life. Reprint....
	Eragon Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780440238485 When fifteen-year-old Eragon comes to learn that he is a gifted Dragon Rider, he realizes that his destiny is to fight the evil powers that will bring complete destruction to the Empire and so leaves his quiet life as a farm boy to succeed in his one true mission in life. Reprint....
	Eragon Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780440240730 In Alaga esia, a fifteen-year-old boy of unknown lineage called Eragon finds a mysterious stone that weaves his life into an intricate tapestry of destiny, magic, and power, peopled with dragons, elves, and monsters....
	Eragon / Eldest Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780375842405 A boxed set includes both "Eragon" and "Eldest" together and follows Eragon as he grows from a poor farm boy into an amazing swordsman, fighting to help save the Empire from evil and darkness....
	Eragon/Eldest Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780385737326 Follows Eragon as he grows from a poor farm boy into an amazing swordsman, fighting to help save the Empire from evil and darkness....
	Inheritance 04: Inheritance (Adult Cover) Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780857520630 ...
	Mythic Vision: The Making Of Eragon Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780385611596 The incredible fantasy phenomenon is coming as a major motion picture from 20th Century Fox. Now the land of Alagesia and the adventures of eragon and Saphira will be brought to life on the silver screen. 'Mythic Vision' is an exciting look at the creation of a blockbuster and is packed with dozens of glossy, full-colour photographs and the inside scoop from cats and crew. Brimming with d...
	OE - Inheritance Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780385616508 ...
	OE - Inheritance 03: Brisingr (Adult Cover) Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780552561532 Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors, Eragon and Saphira narrowly escaped with their lives. But more awaits the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by promises he may not be able to keep, including his oath to cousin Roran to help rescue his beloved Katrina. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes, Eragon must make choices that take him across th...

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