Tomb Raider by Michael Owen & Kenny Sims
Tomb Raider (Limited Edition Official Strategy Guide)
The Official Illustrated Guide to Lara Croft's 2013 Reboot, Issued as a Limited Edition Hardcover
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: Tomb Raider: Official Strategy Guide
- Authors: Michael Owen & Kenny Sims
- Publisher: DK/BradyGames, a division of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., Indianapolis, IN
- Publication Date: 2013
- ISBN-13: 9780744014532
- Edition Details: Limited Edition, hardcover strategy guide.
- Binding: Publisher's illustrated laminated hardcover, with the artwork printed on the boards and wrapping the spine.
- Physical Format: Large portrait-format hardcover, roughly A4 in size. Heavily illustrated with full-colour screenshots, character art and maps.
- Language: English
Official Condition Report
- The Book: Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Exterior / Boards: Illustrated glossy laminated boards with artwork to front and back, and black cloth-like edges at the board margins. The spine carries the title in red and black. The boards are clean with no tears. Very slight wear to the corners and edges is possible.
- Interior: The pages are clean and bright, with colour illustrations and screenshots throughout. The binding is tight and the book opens flat. No foxing, markings or writing.
- The Dust Jacket: Not Applicable (As Issued). The artwork is printed on the boards.
Synopsis & Historical Value
This is the official strategy guide to the 2013 Tomb Raider video game, which follows a young Lara Croft as she searches for the legendary island of Yamatai. It was published by DK/BradyGames in Indianapolis and is a Limited Edition release.
Inside, the guide offers a survival guide, skills and gear, character and enemy profiles, and a full chapter-by-chapter walkthrough. It also covers collectible locations, multiplayer tips, and achievements and trophies. The full-colour layout is richly illustrated with screenshots, character art and maps.
The Limited Edition was issued with extras: a painted metal replica of Lara's amulet and codes that unlock two multiplayer characters. For collectors of video game publishing and Tomb Raider memorabilia, it is a substantial and handsomely produced companion to a landmark franchise reboot.
Author Profile: Michael Owen
Michael Owen began his career at BradyGames in 1994 and became a full-time author in 2010. His strategy guides include God of War, Destiny, The Last of Us, Tomb Raider and Batman: Arkham Knight. He co-wrote this guide with Kenny Sims.
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