The Black Prism
Cover Image | |
| Author | Brent Weeks |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Richard Jones |
| Language | English |
| Series | Lightbringer Series |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Publisher | Orbit Books |
Publication date | August 25, 2010 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 640 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 978-0-316-07555-8 |
| 813/.6 22 | |
| LC Class | PS3623.E4223 B57 2010 |
| Followed by | The Blinding Knife |
The Black Prism is a fantasy novel by American author Brent Weeks. It is the first book in the five-volume Lightbringer Series and follows Gavin Guile, known as the 'Prism' and the most powerful person in the world, as he combats an uprising led by a self-proclaimed king.
The book is described by the author as "a story of normal brothers—who happen to be in extraordinary circumstances" and explores themes of conflict, resentment, and love. It was first released in August 2010 and received mostly positive reviews.