The three minute trailer includes footage from the show as well as commentary by stars, show co-creators, and the author himself. The show is produced by Jon Favreau and Smallville showrunners Miles Millar and Al Gough. The series premiers in January.
There are over 25 books in the series, and more in the pipe.
Del Rey published the standalone graphic novel Dark Wraith of Shannara in 2008 (see "Del Rey's First Original Graphic Novel").