Template:Cite book
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Usage
This template formats citations to novels, strategy guides, art books, reference books, and other published books.
<ref>{{Cite book
| author = Author Name
| title = Book Title
| publisher = Publisher
| date = 2015
| page = 42
| isbn = 9780000000000
}}</ref>
Parameters
- author
- The author or authors.
- title
- The title of the book.
- edition
- The edition, when relevant.
- publisher
- The publisher.
- date
- The publication date or year.
- page
- A single page number.
- pages
- A page range.
- isbn
- The ISBN, when available.
Novels
Use this template for Arkham novels and prose tie-in material.
Example:
<ref>{{Cite book
| author = Author Name
| title = Batman: Arkham Knight — The Official Novelization
| publisher = Publisher Name
| date = 2015
| page = 117
}}</ref>
When a claim depends on exact wording, include a page number whenever possible.
Strategy guides
Official strategy guides may be useful for:
- Character descriptions
- Mission names
- Location names
- Game terminology
- Production information
However, strategy guides should not automatically override released in-game material.
If a guide conflicts with the game, document the disagreement rather than silently choosing one source.
Art and development books
Art books and development books may be valuable for:
- Concept art
- Cut content
- Development history
- Character design
- Environment design
- Creator commentary
Development material should not automatically be treated as an event that occurred in continuity.
Page numbers
For a single page:
| page = 42
For a range:
| pages = 42–44
Do not use both unless there is a specific reason.
Editions
Page numbers can differ between editions.
If necessary, specify the edition:
<ref>{{Cite book
| author = Author Name
| title = Book Title
| edition = Hardcover
| publisher = Publisher
| date = 2015
| page = 42
}}</ref>
This is especially important when paperback, hardcover, digital, and collected editions use different pagination.
Citation quality
Avoid:
<ref>Arkham novel</ref>
Prefer:
<ref>{{Cite book
| author = Author Name
| title = Book Title
| publisher = Publisher
| date = 2015
| page = 42
}}</ref>
Reliability
The existence of a published book does not automatically establish its continuity status.
Use the book as evidence for what the book itself states, and follow Arkham Wiki:Canon policy when determining how that material relates to the wider Arkham continuity.