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Dice Men

The Origin Story of Games Workshop
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Dice Men by Ian Livingstone delves into the origins and development of the Fighting Fantasy series, exploring how he and his co-creators blended role-playing and game mechanics with storytelling. It offers an insightful look into the creation of a gaming phenomenon, revealing the inspirations and challenges behind a groundbreaking venture in interactive fiction and game design.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in the early days of the gaming industry and appreciate stories about innovation and creativity. It offers insights into the beginnings of the fantasy gaming phenomenon, making it a fascinating read for fans of computing, technology, and the evolution of modern games.

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Games Workshop, Warhammer, White Dwarf, Citadel Miniatures, and Fighting Fantasy are names which trigger powerful memories for millions of people around the world. The cultural impact of Games Workshop and Fighting Fantasy has been remarkable. But how did it all begin?

Since starting out in 1975 as a part-time mail-order business in a modest third-floor flat in West London, Games Workshop has grown from its humble beginnings to become a FTSE 250 company listed on the London Stock Exchange. From distributing Dungeons & Dragons, to living in the back of a van, to opening Games Workshop stores, to creating Fighting Fantasy, to launching Warhammer, co-founders Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson tell their remarkable story for the first time.

Dice Men is the fascinating, never-before-told story of an iconic company which changed the world of tabletop gaming forever. It's an insight into the rollercoaster first year of Games Workshop and the birth of the industry.

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Dice Men, co-authored by Ian Livingstone, is praised for its engaging storytelling and visually striking presentation. Rather than a straightforward history book, it combines a memoir and a colourful scrapbook style to capture the essence of Games Workshop's legacy, filled with nostalgia and infectious enthusiasm. Its layout and design reflect Livingstone's expertise in print media, delivering a captivating experience for readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800180529

Publisher: Boundless Publishing Group Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Unbound

Contributors:

  • With Steve Jackson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 303.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Sir Ian Livingstone CBE co-founded Games Workshop in 1975 with Steve Jackson, launching Dungeons and Dragons in Europe and later Warhammer, White Dwarf and Citadel Miniatures. In 1982 he co-wrote The Warlock of Firetop Mountain . He is the former Executive Chairman of video games publisher Eidos where he launched blockbuster titles Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Hitman. He is currently Non-Executive Chairman of Sumo Group plc and a co-founding partner of Hiro Capital.

Twitter: @ian_livingstone

Instagram: ianlivingstoneff

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