The Myst Reader


Book Description

This omnibus edition of the hugely popular Myst trilogy is published to coincide with the release of Myst Revelations, the latest in the line of the bestselling Myst interactive CD-ROM games. The award-winning Myst series is one of the most successful interactive CD-ROM computer games in history with sales of more than 12 million copies worldwide. Myst captivated the world when it was first conceived and created by brothers Rand and Robyn Miller. Its extraordinary success has gone on to spawn Riven, Myst III Exile, and most recently, Uru: The Ages Beyond Myst. Devoted fans of these surreal adventure games gather yearly at "Mysterium" (whose event sites are spreading to other countries) to exchange game strategies, share stories, and meet up with old friends. The Myst Reader is a literary companion to the CD-ROM games and a compendium of the bestselling official Myst trilogy: The Book of Atrus, The Book of Ti'ana, and The Book of D'ni. Devoted fans and new players alike will be delighted to have three books in this mythic saga together for the first time in one value-priced volume, which will be published in time to coincide with the long-awaited release of Myst Revelations.




Myst: The Book of Atrus


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Based on the best-selling CD-ROM game on the market, a novel fills out the lives of the game's characters, tracing the strange apprenticeship of Atrus to his father, Gehn, who wields the power to create worlds.




Myst and Riven


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The inaugural title in the Landmark Video Games series







Myst: The Book of Atrus


Book Description

Based on the best-selling CD-ROM game on the market, a novel fills out the lives of the game's characters, tracing the strange apprenticeship of Atrus to his father, Gehn, who wields the power to create worlds.




Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher


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Celebrate Twenty Years of Magic!




Myst


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Welcome to theMysterious island! Are you feeling a bitMystified? Does everything seem allMysty? Are you thinking you might haveMystsomething? Well, you've come to the right place for help.Myst: The Official Strategy Guide Revised and Expanded Edition is the #1 bestselling, ultimate, authoritative source for answers and information about Myst Island and the Ages of Myst. Inside you'll find: A complete, fictionalized walkthrough ofMyst Detailed examinations of the puzzles and reasoning behind them Screen images of the most important locations Overhead views of Myst Island and the Ages "Quick and Dirty" solutions if you're in a hurry Also: A revealing interview withMystgame designers Rand and Robyn Miller Early sketches and concept materials used to create theMystenvironment Special renderings of objects from the world ofMyst About the Author Rusel DeMariais head of DeMaria Studio. He has written and collaborated on numerous computer and video game books, includingThe 7th Guest: The Official Strategy Guide, X-Wing: The Official Strategy Guide,andEarthworm Jim Official Game Secrets(all from Prima). Rick Barbais the author of numerous electronic entertainment books, includingDOOM Battlebook,andUnder a Killing Moon: The Official Strategy Guide(all from Prima).




Uru


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Your Link to New Ages *Comprehensive personal account of the author's journey throughUru's Ages *Hand-drawn maps and actual photographs of the Ages seen by the author *Official D'ni Restoration Council (DRC) Explorer's Reference, with solutions to all ofUru's puzzles *Complete DRC Research text, including all journals and notebooks *Detailed historical information aboutUru's place in the epic that began withMystandRiven *Exclusive glimpses of new Ages recently discovered by the DRC *Critical details on how to use recently discovered D'ni technology: Linking Books, Linking Stones, KIs, and Yeesha Pages




Jennifer Murdley's Toad


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In this magical fantasy adventure by the award-winning author of Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher, a talking toad takes a girl on a wild ride. Jennifer Murdley has always wanted to be pretty. That’s why she’s so surprised to leave Mr. Elives’s magic shop with a particularly ugly toad. As her worst enemy says, “A toad for a toad.” But this toad can talk. And what it has to say sets Jennifer off on a journey that leads her into the company of the Immortal Vermin and straight to the Beauty Parlor of Doom . . . where she comes face-to-face with her deepest fears and dreams. Jennifer Murdley would give anything to be beautiful. But sometimes anything is too high a price to pay. “Endlessly funny . . . . A roller-coaster ride of a story, full of humor and even wisdom.” —Kirkus Reviews “Fast-moving with slapstick humor . . . . Recommended.” —Horn Book




Pac-Man: Birth of an Icon


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This is a gorgeous, hardcover retrospective, the first-ever history of PAC-MAN. Full of historical imagery, concept designs, marketing photos and more, the book examines the game’s design philosophy and origins through the artists, designers, developers, and other creative teams who brought PAC-MAN to life. This new non-fiction book will journey from creator Toru Iwatani's "pizza slice" inspiration to the game’s incredible success in arcades and beyond. The book also dives into PAC-MAN’s unprecedented impact on pop culture, with more than 40 new interviews from key players around the world.