{"product_id":"heroes-of-might-and-magic-30th-anniversary-retrospective-9781506751306","title":"Heroes of Might and Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective","description":"\u003cb\u003eJoin in on an informative, exciting, and whimsical oversized full-color hardcover volume chronicling thirty years of the beloved fantasy strategy franchise, \u003ci\u003eHeroes of Might and Magic\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen New World Computing released the original \u003ci\u003eHeroes of Might and Magic \u003c\/i\u003ein 1995, players were elated to take control of bold heroes who led vast armies composed of creatures from modest peasants to fearsome Black Dragons. In the decades that followed, the games have only become more ambitious, featuring thrilling narratives, unforgettable art, and iconic gameplay. Now, readers can learn the secrets behind the development of each main game in the definitive turn-based strategy series through never-before seen art, documentation, and interviews with key members of the creative teams. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Heroes of Might and Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective\u003c\/i\u003e takes fans of fantasy, turn-based strategy, and nostalgic gaming on an expansive expedition down the heroes' path and beyond. Explore the storied history of one of gaming's most fondly remembered series!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeal Hallford\u003c\/b\u003e is an author and game designer who began his career at New World Computing with \u003ci\u003eMight \u0026amp; Magic III: Isles of Terra\u003c\/i\u003e. In 1993, he wrote and co-designed \u003ci\u003eBetrayal at Krondor\u003c\/i\u003e for Dynamix, and \u003ci\u003eDungeon Siege\u003c\/i\u003e for Gas Powered Games in 2002. Hallford is the author of two other non-fiction books, \u003ci\u003eSwords \u0026amp; Circuitry: A Designer's Guide to Computer Role-Playing Games\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Derailment of the Sunset Limited\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in San Diego, California with his wife Jana where they co-own and operate the film and media company Swords \u0026amp; Circuitry Studios.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dark Horse Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51735085744402,"sku":"9781506751306","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d2515f2d-4a92-45b9-8437-caff047ece50.jpg?v=1763494673","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/heroes-of-might-and-magic-30th-anniversary-retrospective-9781506751306","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}