The Other Wind (2001) Signed First Edition Reference

The Other Wind concludes the Earthsea cycle. Published by Harcourt in 2001, the final novel confronts the nature of death and the afterlife in Earthsea’s cosmology. A sorcerer whose dead wife calls to him from beyond the wall of death seeks help from Tenar and the aged Ged, leading to a journey that will change the fundamental nature of Earthsea’s relationship with death.

First Edition Identification

Publisher: Harcourt, New York Publication date: 2001 Format: Hardcover in dust jacket

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed first edition, fine/fine: $50–$150
• Unsigned first edition: $8–$15

The final Earthsea novel carries the set-completion premium for collectors assembling the full cycle. Le Guin’s generous signing during this period ensures availability.