The Making of Prince of Persia

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.

Now, on the 30th anniversary of Prince of Persia'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:

-- 300 pages of Jordan's original journal

-- Present-day margin notations by Jordan adding explanation, context, and affectionate cartoons of real-life characters

-- Archival visuals illustrating the stages of the game's creation

-- Work-in-progress sketches, rotoscoped animation, screen shots, interface design, memos, and more

-- A full-color 32-page "Legacy" section in which Jordan and fans share Prince of Persia memories from the past 30 years, including the Ubisoft games and Disney movie