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The World of Minecraft

By Edwin Evans-Thirlwell and Mojang AB
Minecraft
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Uncover the history of one of the most influential video games of all time in The World of Minecraft. Explore how the critically acclaimed game evolved from a one-person project in 2009 to the global gaming phenomenon it is today. The World of Minecraft is the... Read More
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Uncover the history of one of the most influential video games of all time in The World of Minecraft. Explore how the critically acclaimed game evolved from a one-person project in 2009 to the global gaming phenomenon it is today.

A comprehensive and exclusive behind-the-scenes account of Minecraft’s history featuring previously unseen artwork – the perfect Christmas gift for fans and gamers!

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Uncover the history of one of the most influential video games of all time in The World of Minecraft. Explore how the critically acclaimed game evolved from a one-person project in 2009 to the global gaming phenomenon it is today.

The World of Minecraft is the definitive account of the game’s history, combining exclusive interviews from the Mojang studio and recollections from long-standing members of the gaming community. Read the stories behind the growth of community-defining servers like Hypixel, mods like Feed The Beast, and YouTube channels like The Yogscast. Plus, a personal account from Lydia Winters on the creation of Alex, the impact of Minecraft charity Block by Block, the origin of the phantom, and many more insights.

This must-have collector’s item includes a foreword and afterword from chief creative officer Jens “Jeb” Bergensten and vanilla Minecraft game director Agnes Larsson. It also features original concept art, beautifully detailed renders, and previously unseen archive materials that illustrate how the game has developed over its first fifteen years. Journey back into past eras of the game and look to the future in this comprehensive chronicle of Minecraft’s story.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008599669

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 October 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Expanse

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 306.0mm

Weight: 1610g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Mojang is a games studio based in Stockholm, Sweden and was founded in 2009 by Markus Persson and Jakob Porser. Persson is also the creator of Mojang's best-selling game to date: Minecraft. The alpha version of Minecraft was launched in 2009, and the official game went on sale in 2011. Since then, over 350 million copies have been sold, making it the best-selling video game of all time. In 2025, Minecraft hit the big screen in a new movie starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black.

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