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David Eddings (born July 7, 1931) is an American author who has written several best-selling series of epic fantasy novels. David Eddings' wife, Leigh Eddings, is the uncredited co-author of many of his books and is acknowledged as such in his later works.
Born in Spokane, Washington, Eddings grew up in Puget Sound before graduating with a BA from Reed College in 1954 and an MA from the University of Washington in 1961. Before becoming an author he worked for the United States Army and the Boeing Company.
He is recently living in Carson City, Nevada, southwest America.
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Leigh Eddings Site - A large site with a variety of information on the fantasy worlds of David and Leigh Eddings.
Meta Description: [ A large site about the fantasy books of David & Leigh Eddings. ]
Algaria - Site focuses on this Eddings Belgariad/Mallorean kingdom and its inhabitants, plus general information on David Eddings, and a collection of quotes.
Allscifi: David Eddings Spotlight - Detailed analysis of the plot, theme, setting and characters of his books, with links to similar books.
Meta Description: [ Science fiction site filled with tons of information about books, TV shows, and movies. ]
Belgariad/Mallorean Timeline - Detailed timeline by Matt Korth.
David Eddings - Biography, detailed information about his books, quotations, trivia, maps, interviews, index of people and places in the novels.
Meta Description: [ David Eddings Web Page from Poland. English version. ]
David Eddings and Role-Playing Muds - Site offers biographical information and additional links. Also connect to the Prophecy MUD.
Meta Description: [ David Eddings and role playing muds ]
David Eddings Author Homepage - Biography, interview, and limited information about some of his books.
Meta Description: [ HarperCollins Publishers features up-to-date information about new book releases, author biographies and tour dates, as well as downloadable extracts, audio clips and interviews. Plus a subscription newsletter/author alert service as well as regular competitions. ]
David Eddings: SFFworld - Biography, bibliography, news, book reviews and links to other David Eddings resources.
The Isle of the Winds - Book reviews, covers, and excerpts, biography, movie casting, bookmaps, quotes, and bibliography.
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