The World of Minecraft

Mojang AB, Edwin Evans-Thirlwell

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English

Expanse
02 October 2024

Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Information technology industries; Computer games: strategy guides; Hobbies

Uncover the history of one of the most influential video games of all time in The World of Minecraft. Explore how the critically acclaimed game evolved from a one-person project in 2009 to the global gaming phenomenon it is today.

The World of Minecraft is the definitive account of the game’s history, combining exclusive interviews from the Mojang studio and recollections from long-standing members of the gaming community. Read the stories behind the growth of community-defining servers like Hypixel, mods like Feed The Beast, and YouTube channels like The Yogscast, plus a personal account from Lydia Winters on the creation of Alex, the impact of Minecraft charity Block by Block, the origin of the phantom, and many more insights.

This must-have collector’s item includes a foreword and afterword from chief creative officer Jens “Jeb” Bergensten and vanilla Minecraft game director Agnes Larsson, plus original concept art, beautifully detailed renders, and previously unseen archive materials that illustrate how the game has developed over its first fifteen years. Journey back into past eras of the game and look to the future in this comprehensive chronicle of Minecraft’s story.

By: Mojang AB, Edwin Evans-Thirlwell
Imprint: Expanse
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 306mm, Width: 241mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 1.780kg
ISBN: 9780008599669
ISBN 10: 0008599661
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 02 October 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mojang is a games studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. Mojang was founded in 2009 by Markus “Notch” Persson and Jakob Porser. Markus Persson is also the creator of Mojang’s best-selling game to date: Minecraft. The alpha version of Minecraft was launched in 2009, and the official game went on sale in 2011. Since then over 350 million copies have been sold, across multiple platforms. It is now the best-selling video game of all time. Minecraft will be celebrating 15 years since launch in 2024. In 2025 Minecraft will be coming to the big screen in a new movie starring Jason Momoa and produced by Legendary Pictures.

Reviews for The World of Minecraft

Selected for ’12 Special Keepsake Books for Christmas’ on MyBaba ""Greatest Game of the 21st Century."" – The Guardian‘ ""I’m here to proclaim that the Deluxe Numbered Edition of The World of Minecraft is the single best gift you could ever give a Minecraft fan.” – Insider-gaming.com