Ultima The Ultimate Collector’s Guide

“Ultima The Ultimate Collector’s Guide” by Stephen Emond, published by Falcon Designs on November 11, 2011, is an extensive resource for fans of the Ultima series, spanning 826 pages. This guide chronicles over 30 years of the series, detailing its evolution from Akalabeth to Ultima Online and beyond. It features comprehensive information and images for 520 main releases, 286 books and collectibles, and 149 miscellaneous items, providing a thorough tribute to Lord British’s legacy in the RPG genre.
Readers will find detailed entries for each game in the series, including exhaustive variation guides that offer side-by-side comparisons of different maps, boxes, and other collectibles. The book also includes historical context and lore, enriching the reader’s understanding of the Ultima universe. Covering titles such as Ultima I-IX, Akalabeth, and various spin-offs, this guide serves as a definitive reference for enthusiasts interested in the games and their collectibles.
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For more than 30 Years the Ultima series has defined the RPG genre, from Akalabeth to Ascension to Ultima Online and Beyond. Lord British’s enduring legacy will forever live in the hearts and minds of gamers around the world. The Quest of the Avatar is Forever. This mammoth 826 page tribute to the Ultima series contains highly detailed information and pictures for 520 main releases, 286 books & collectibles, and 149 miscellaneous items. A grand total of 955 items from 24 countries across 6 continents! In addition to regular entries there are comprehensive variation guides for each game. They provide side-by-side comparisons illustrating the differences between different maps, boxes, books, discs, etc. There’s even some history & lore for extra flavoring. Every game in the series is covered in exhaustive detail including Ultima I-IX, Akalabeth, Mt Drash, Runes of Virtue I & II, Savage Empire, Martian Dreams, and Underworld I & II as well as the many Collections & Compilations. Also included are bonus chapters for Ultima X, Ultima Online & Ultima Media.For the complete Ultima Saga be sure to check out the entire book series: Ultima: The Ultimate Collector’s Guide – 2012 EditionUltima Online: The Ultimate Collector’s Guide – 2013 EditionUltima Online: The Ultimate Collector’s Guide – 2013 Gold EditionUltima: The Ultimate Companion Guide – 2013 EditionUltima: The Ultimate Companion Guide – 2013 Gold Edition
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