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£2.58 million in 2013, according to Nielsen. Minecraft books alone are worth even more: £2.59 million last year.
Between just Minecraft books, user guides and consumer magazines, the market is worth over £13 million – not including novelisations or other game-specific titles. Products such as strategy
Why not stock these Portal bookends?
guides that intertwine directly with games also offer a fantastic opportunity for bundled deals, while novelty handbooks are often
accessible enough for nearly any game fan to enjoy.
The books often outpace their
source material too, meaning retailers can interest gamers waiting for the next big entry in the franchise. Waiting on Halo 5? Why not pick up one of more than 12 different novels set in the Halo universe? Retailers could also take a peek in the books themselves, to keep up to speed with games their customers are buying – and to show off with a few lesser-known facts...
MINECRAFT HANDBOOKS
Part of the block-building title’s massive popularity is thanks to the large amount of things players can build, create and do. For those that need a helping hand, or just want to have an easy reference, these handbooks provide tips on varying aspects of the game, from starting out as a beginner to crafting items and battling enemies.
SRP: £7.99 Distributor: Harper Collins Contact: 0141 772 3200
POKÉMON ESSENTIAL HANDBOOK
Containing facts and information on all 646 Pokémon, this handbook includes 64 pages focusing on Pokémon Black and White.
SRP: £5.89 Distributor: Scholastic Contact: 0845 603 9091
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CONSOLE WARS
Currently being adapted into a fi lm, Console Wars explores the 1990s industry competition between Nintendo and Sega.
SRP: £18.99 Distributor: Atlantic Books Contact: 0207 269 1628
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THE ART OF TITANFALL (LTD EDN)
Limited to just 500 copies worldwide, this book includes concept art, creator commentary, in-game renders and detailed Titan modelling.
SRP: £50 Distributor: Titan Books Contact:
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July 11th 2014
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