You Are The Hero

An Interactive History of Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks

By: Jonathan Green, Iain McCaig (Designed by)

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Paperback | 1 August 2024

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324 Pages

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29.7 x 21.0 x 1.9

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Fighting Fantasy gamebooks - the publishing phenomenon of the 1980s - has sold over 20 million books worldwide, in over 30 languages. But when Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone sat down to write the original Fighting Fantasy gamebook, The Warlock of Firetop Mountain, they could not have predicted that this one, simple adventure would go on to spawn over 100 titles, let alone begin to guess at the impact it would have on a generation of children growing up in the 80s.

Part history, part celebration, YOU ARE THE HERO chronicles four decades of the Fighting Fantasy phenomenon. Written by Jonathan Green (author of eight Fighting Fantasy gamebooks), this mighty tome will appeal to anyone who ever whiled away a washed-out summer holiday with only two dice, a pencil, and an eraser for company.

Industry Reviews

The book is a joy! An absolute joy! Even if you have a slimmest interest in FF this book is worth buying. Every page brings a new memory, a new fact and a bigger, broader smile! Go buy it!

"The most comprehensive history of the Fighting Fantasy phenomenon I've ever seen. With its maps, notes, art and photographs it's not just a celebration but a fascinating resource." -- SFX
"YOU ARE THE HERO is as read-under-the-covers immersive as its subject matter; great characters, amazing stories and a surprise behind every door. 5 stars!" SCIFI Now

"The most comprehensive history of the Fighting Fantasy phenomenon I've ever seen. With its maps, notes, art and photographs it's not just a celebration but a fascinating resource." Dave Bradley, SFX Magazine

"Jonathan Green's book is nothing less than a Grail-like quest for Fighting Fantasy's legendary creators themselves, Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone. Your greatest adventure awaits..." Matthew Holness, Creator of Garth Marenghi.

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