"For people of a certain age, many a fond hour could have been spent flicking back and forth through Fighting Fantasy novels, trying to find the treasure and defeat the demons within. These written games were the precursors of the modern computer fantasy game, but the enforced slowness of flicking between the pages induced a sense of exciting anticipation as you spent a few seconds waiting for the result of your choice. You just don't get that pressing a button on a games console."
"Now, a collector's edition of the first of the Fighting Fantasy adventure gamebooks, The Warlock of Firetop Mountain, has been released - and its co-author, Sir Ian Livingstone will be signing copies this weekend. Whether you want a copy for yourself, or the sort of present for a partner that will make them squeal in excitement on Christmas morning... Tickets for the book signing are here. Tickets cost £6.13, of which £5 is redeemable against the book, which Forbidden Planet is selling for £35.00."
"Tickets cost £6.13, of which £5 is redeemable against the book, which Forbidden Planet is selling for £35.00. Sir Ian Livingstone will be signing copies on Saturday 8th November between 2pm to 3pm at Forbidden Planet on Shaftesbury Avenue. (If a present, you will need to buy some dice as well - otherwise it's the literary equivalent of batteries not included)"
A collector's edition of The Warlock of Firetop Mountain has been released. Sir Ian Livingstone will be signing copies on Saturday 8 November from 2pm to 3pm at Forbidden Planet on Shaftesbury Avenue. Tickets cost £6.13, with £5 redeemable against the £35 book price at Forbidden Planet. Fighting Fantasy novels served as precursors to modern computer fantasy games and encouraged slow, anticipatory gameplay through page-flicking choices. The tactile pace of flipping pages generated suspense not matched by instant console button presses. Gift buyers are advised to include dice with the book.
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