The Making of Prince of Persia: Journals 19851993

A deep dive into the origins of the epic, bestselling video game, featuring previously unreleased content, in the game creators own wordsMechners journey is a universal one for anyone creating something brand new... Im excited to revisit these journals in newly illustrated form. Mike Krieger, cofounder of InstagramThe creator of one of the most innovative and bestselling video games of all time gives an unvarnished look into the process in this oneofakind compilation.Before Prince of Persia was a bestselling video game franchise and a Disney movie, it was an Apple II computer game created and programmed by one person, Jordan Mechner. Mechners candid and revealing journals from the time capture the journey from his parents basement to the forefront of the fastgrowing 1980s video game industry... and the creative, technical, and personal struggles that brought the prince into being and ultimately into the homes of millions of people worldwide.Now, on the 30th anniversary of Prince of Persias release, Mechner looks back at the journals he kept from 1985 to 1993, offering new insights into the game that established him as a pioneer of cinematic storytelling in the industry. This beautifully illustrated and annotated collectors edition includes: 300 pages of Jordans original journals Presentday margin notations by Jordan adding explanation, context, and affectionate cartoons of reallife characters Archival visuals illustrating the stages of the games creation Workinprogress sketches, rotoscoped animation, screen shots, interface design, memos, and more A fullcolor 32page Legacy section in which Jordan and fans share Prince of Persia memories from the past 30 years, including the Ubisoft games and Disney movieThe Making of Prince of Persia is both a tribute to a timeless classic, and an indelible look at the creative process that will resonate with retrogaming fans, game developers, and writers, artists, and creators of all stripes.