{"product_id":"the-making-of-prince-of-persia-journals-1985-1993-hardcover-1","title":"The Making of Prince of Persia: Journals 1985-1993 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJordan Mechner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA deep dive into the origins of the epic, bestselling video game, in the creator's own words.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe creator of one of the most innovative and bestselling video games of all time gives an unvarnished look into the creative process in this one-of-a-kind compilation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBefore \u003ci\u003ePrince of Persia\u003c\/i\u003e was a best-selling video game franchise and a Disney movie, it was an Apple II computer game created and programmed by one person: Jordan Mechner. Mechner's candid and revealing journals from the time capture the journey from his parents' basement to the forefront of the fast-growing 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow, on the 30th anniversary of \u003ci\u003ePrince of Persia\u003c\/i\u003e's 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 collector's edition includes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 pages of Mechner's original journals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresent-day margin notations by Mechner adding explanation, context, and affectionate cartoons of real-life characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchival visuals illustrating the stages of the game's creation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork-in-progress sketches, rotoscoped animation, screenshots, interface design, memos, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full-color 32-page \"Legacy\" section in which Mechner and fans share Prince of Persia memories from the past 30 years, including the Ubisoft games and Disney movie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Making of Prince of Persia\u003c\/i\u003e is both a tribute to a timeless classic and an indelible look at the creative process that will resonate with retro-gaming fans, game developers, and writers, artists, and creators of all stripes.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.3 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 28, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47574035726514,"sku":"9780578627311","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/4CD1yqnPZR9780578627311.webp?v=1781250982","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-making-of-prince-of-persia-journals-1985-1993-hardcover-1","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}