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{{Title|''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''}} | {{Title|''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''}} | ||
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{{Center|This article is about the book. For the 2022 edition of the same book, see [[Halo Encyclopedia]]. For the [[Halo Channel]] feature, see [[Halo Channel#Halo Encyclopedia|here]].}} | {{Center|This article is about the book. For the 2022 edition of the same book, see [[Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe]]. For the [[Halo Channel]] feature, see [[Halo Channel#Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe|here]].}} | ||
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|publication=*[[2009#October|October 11, 2009]] {{C|limited retailers}} | |publication=*[[2009#October|October 11, 2009]] {{C|limited retailers}} | ||
*October 19, 2009 {{C|original edition}}{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}} | *October 19, 2009 {{C|original edition}}{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}} | ||
*[[2011#September|September 19, 2011]] {{C|updated edition}}<ref name="Updated">[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Encyclopedia-DK-Publishing/dp/0756688698 '''Amazon.com''': ''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe'' (revised)]</ref> | *[[2011#September|September 19, 2011]] {{C|updated edition}}<ref name="Updated">[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Encyclopedia-DK-Publishing/dp/0756688698 '''Amazon.com''': ''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe'' (revised)]</ref> | ||
|media=Print {{C|hardcover}}{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}} | |media=Print {{C|hardcover}}{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}} | ||
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The '''''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''''' is an official guidebook of the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' universe]], published by [[DK Publishing|Dorling Kindersley]] and created in conjunction with [[343 Industries]].{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}} The encyclopedia has a foreword written by [[Frank O'Connor]], head of 343 Industries, with [[Tobias Buckell]] editing.<ref>[http://xbox.joystiq.com/2009/04/07/dk-to-publish-official-halo-encyclopedia/ Joystiq.com - DK to publish official ''Halo Encyclopedia'']</ref><ref>[http://www.n4g.com/xbox360/News-307948.aspx N4G.com - ''Halo Encyclopedia'' coming]</ref> The cover of the book was illustrated by [[Craig Mullins]].<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''Acknowledgments''</ref> | The '''''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''''' is an official guidebook of the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' universe]], published by [[DK Publishing|Dorling Kindersley]] and created in conjunction with [[343 Industries]].{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}} The encyclopedia has a foreword written by [[Frank O'Connor]], head of 343 Industries, with [[Tobias Buckell]] editing.<ref>[http://xbox.joystiq.com/2009/04/07/dk-to-publish-official-halo-encyclopedia/ Joystiq.com - DK to publish official ''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe'']</ref><ref>[http://www.n4g.com/xbox360/News-307948.aspx N4G.com - ''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe'' coming]</ref> The cover of the book was illustrated by [[Craig Mullins]].<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''Acknowledgments''</ref> | ||
The original edition of the ''Encyclopedia'' was released on October 19, 2009. An updated edition of the ''Halo Encyclopedia'' with an extra sixteen pages (including information on ''[[Halo: Reach]]'') was released on September 19, 2011.{{Ref/Reuse|Updated}} | The original edition of the ''Encyclopedia'' was released on October 19, 2009. An updated edition of the ''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe'' with an extra sixteen pages (including information on ''[[Halo: Reach]]'') was released on September 19, 2011.{{Ref/Reuse|Updated}} | ||
==Official summary== | ==Official summary== | ||
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==Content review== | ==Content review== | ||
The ''Halo Encyclopedia'' begins with a foreword by Frank O'Connor. It then introduces the [[John-117|Master Chief]], the Covenant and many other aspects of the Halo universe. Chapter One contains a timeline (complete to publication), followed by chapters on humans, Spartans, the Covenant, the Flood, the Forerunners, the [[Human-Covenant War]], science and technology, transport, locations and finally weapons - before a glossary of terms, index and acknowledgements. | The ''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe'' begins with a foreword by Frank O'Connor. It then introduces the [[John-117|Master Chief]], the Covenant and many other aspects of the Halo universe. Chapter One contains a timeline (complete to publication), followed by chapters on humans, Spartans, the Covenant, the Flood, the Forerunners, the [[Human-Covenant War]], science and technology, transport, locations and finally weapons - before a glossary of terms, index and acknowledgements. | ||
==Reception and errors== | ==Reception and errors== | ||
Reception to the ''Halo Encyclopedia'' has been mixed. Some reviewers and readers praised the book's detailed approach to its content. However, other reviewers stated that the book's images are often of poor quality and "at times seem haphazardly thrown together."<ref>''Though I must say, they could have done a better job on some of the images. At times these seem haphazardly thrown together. Low resolution models of items have been blown up to show just how shoddy their design was in game.'' - [http://www.gamersdailynews.com/article-2225-The-HALO-Encyclopedia-Book-Review.html Gamer's Daily News]</ref> Others criticisms centered on the work's poor editing, most notably its poor spelling and grammar. Misattributions are also frequent, with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI/S variant|Scout]] and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI(A)|Rogue]] armor being referred to as one armor type. Later printings of the ''Encyclopedia'' feature improved editing, eliminating many mistakes that exist in the initial printing, including several mislabelings and misattributions. Nonetheless, several factual inaccuracies remain. For example, the ranking system of the [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]] is mangled, with a picture of a [[Jiralhanae Major|Major]] labeled as a [[Jiralhanae Minor|Minor]], and the color of an [[Jiralhanae Ultra|Ultra]]'s armor is mis-cited as cyan instead of violet. | Reception to the ''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe'' has been mixed. Some reviewers and readers praised the book's detailed approach to its content. However, other reviewers stated that the book's images are often of poor quality and "at times seem haphazardly thrown together."<ref>''Though I must say, they could have done a better job on some of the images. At times these seem haphazardly thrown together. Low resolution models of items have been blown up to show just how shoddy their design was in game.'' - [http://www.gamersdailynews.com/article-2225-The-HALO-Encyclopedia-Book-Review.html Gamer's Daily News]</ref> Others criticisms centered on the work's poor editing, most notably its poor spelling and grammar. Misattributions are also frequent, with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI/S variant|Scout]] and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI(A)|Rogue]] armor being referred to as one armor type. Later printings of the ''Encyclopedia'' feature improved editing, eliminating many mistakes that exist in the initial printing, including several mislabelings and misattributions. Nonetheless, several factual inaccuracies remain. For example, the ranking system of the [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]] is mangled, with a picture of a [[Jiralhanae Major|Major]] labeled as a [[Jiralhanae Minor|Minor]], and the color of an [[Jiralhanae Ultra|Ultra]]'s armor is mis-cited as cyan instead of violet. | ||
It has also been noted that a number of descriptions in the book are ostensibly based upon, even quoted from, those of Halopedia. This has also resulted in several errors. Examples of such content include: | It has also been noted that a number of descriptions in the book are ostensibly based upon, even quoted from, those of Halopedia. This has also resulted in several errors. Examples of such content include: | ||
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===General errors=== | ===General errors=== | ||
*The revised ''Encyclopedia'' still refers to the "First" and "Second" Battles of Earth instead of the "Battle of Earth" only, an error that came from Halopedia.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''pages 9-10'' (2011 edition)</ref> | *The revised ''Encyclopedia'' still refers to the "First" and "Second" Battles of Earth instead of the "Battle of Earth" only, an error that came from Halopedia.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''pages 9-10'' (2011 edition)</ref> | ||
*The erroneous terms "Covenant Loyalists" and "Covenant Separatists" are used to refer to the participants of the Great Schism. This terminology also came from Halopedia.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 10'' (2011 edition)</ref> | *The erroneous terms "Covenant Loyalists" and "Covenant Separatists" are used to refer to the participants of the Great Schism. This terminology also came from Halopedia.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 10'' (2011 edition)</ref> | ||
===Individual errors=== | ===Individual errors=== | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
*[http://us.dk.com/static/cs/us/11/ads/halo/ '''Halo Encyclopedia''' ''Preview at DK Publishing''] | *[http://us.dk.com/static/cs/us/11/ads/halo/ '''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''' ''Preview at DK Publishing''] | ||
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