City of Thieves and Tomb of the Golden Skull Hardbacks Out Now!

If you have been excitedly awaiting the release of the new collector's hardbacks of Sir Ian Livingstone's City of Thieves and Tomb of the Golden Skull, they are both available now, from online retailers such as Amazon and Blackwell's.

A deluxe foiled hardback with the original iconic cover
by acclaimed artist Ian McCaig.

Are YOU brave enough to walk the dangerous, dark alleyways of Port Blacksand?

You must travel to the dark tower of demonic sorcerer Zanbar Bone, to put an end to his reign of terror. But you'll have to make it past the bloodthirsty thieves and creeping creatures of the night who lurk in Port Blacksand first... Step up, hero, it's time to fight!

A deluxe collector's edition for the iconic Fighting Fantasy series
illustrated by Karl Kopinski.

Allansia is under threat from Valmorka the Spider Demon and her army of Plague Spiders. In a race against time, YOU must journey across Arantis and face grave danger to find the legendary Dragonblade and a lost artefact to defeat her.

Are you brave enough to face the terrifying Spider Demon?

MAY YOUR STAMINA NEVER FAIL!

"A new way of telling stories and in many ways the birth of modern gaming, these books captured the imaginations of a generation of kids - it's great to think that a new generation are going to be similarly captivated."

~ bestselling author Charlie Higson

Fighting Fantasy Fest 6 - Saturday 5th September 2026

Lord Azzur and his City Guard are preparing for an influx of people to Port Blacksand, as Fighting Fantasy Fest 6 takes place on Saturday 5th September 2026, at the University of West London in Ealing.

Doors open at 9:00am!

Our Guests of Honour are Sir Ian Livingstone and ace artist Karl Kopinski. We will be celebrating the publication of the latest Fighting Fantasy gamebook, Tomb of the Golden Skull, as well as the release of an exclusive hardback edition of City of Thieves!

  

We also have a plethora of artists, authors, editors, traders, and exhibitors joining us - not to mention a host of enthusiastic adventurers!

If you have yet to buy your ticket, there's still time! But, if you already have secured your spot already, you will find some helpful information for the day below.

May your STAMINA never fail!

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Fighting Fantasy Fest 6 - One week to go!

On Saturday 5th September 2026, the gates of Port Blacksand will open to welcome everyone to Fighting Fantasy Fest 6.

Our Guests of Honour are FF co-creator Sir Ian Livingstone and artist Karl Kopinski, who collaborated on the latest Fighting Fantasy release - Tomb of the Golden Skull.

Also in attendance will be artists Malcolm Barter, Alan Langford, Tony Hough, and Robert Ball.

Then there are the authors and editors - Geraldine Cooke, Marc Gascoigne, Jamie Thomson, Peter Darvill-Evans, and Jonathan Green.

All manner of traders are attending too, including Forbidden Planet, Arion Games, the Fighting Fantasy Collector, Qatlas Fantasy Maps, Scriptarium, Sound Realms, and Blue Giant Studios, who have produced a brand new 75mm miniature for the event.

The excitement is ramping up here in the tunnels beneath Firetop Mountain as the goblin minions pack everything that needs to be taken to the notorious City of Thieves, including event lanyards, collectible programmes, and golden dice.

If you have yet to purchase your ticket, don't leave it too late!

And don't forget, if you can't attend in person, livestream tickets are available too.

The Warlock of Firetop Mountain is 44 years old today!

But there's life in the old dog yet...

Fighting Fantasy: The Audio Odyssey from Sound Realms is launching on BackerKit, live at Fighting Fantasy Fest 6. Have you got your ticket yet?

Tomb of the Golden Skull - out now!

Tomb of the Golden Skull, Sir Ian Livingstone's latest Fighting Fantasy gamebook, is out today in paperback from Scholastic Books.

Allansia is under threat from Valmorka the Spider Demon and her army of Plague Spiders.

In a race against time, YOU must journey across Arantis and face grave danger to find the legendary Dragonblade and a lost artefact to defeat her.

Are you brave enough to face the terrifying Spider Demon?

The adventure has been illustrated by Karl Kopinski, who will be Guest of Honour at Fighting Fantasy Fest 6, along with Sir Ian. Have you got your ticket yet?

Brand new licensed gaming accessories from ARU at Fighting Fantasy Fest 6

A selection of dice bags, dice trays, mugs, messenger bags, and ARUs from All Rolled Up, featuring Karl Kopinski's cover art for Sir Ian Livingstone's new book Tomb of the Golden Skull, will be available to buy for the first time at Fighting Fantasy Fest 6.

Have you got your ticket yet?

Ian Livingstone: "I was branded satanic, but teachers loved my books."

Our favourite Knight of the Realm, Sir Ian Livingstone, is the subject of an article that appeared in The Telegraph. To find out more, click this link.

And don't forget, if you would like to meet the legend in person, there are barely two weeks to go until Fighting Fantasy Fest 6. Have you got your ticket yet?

The Fighting Fantasy Collector at Fighting Fantasy Fest 6

Fighting Fantasy Fest 6 is taking place three weeks today, on Saturday 5th September 2026, at the University of West London in Ealing.

Jamie Fry, the Fighting Fantasy Collector, will have a stand in the Port Blacksand trade hall, selling all manner of FF collecitbles. If you would like to add some unique items to your collection, Fighting Fantasy Fest 6 is the place to do so.

As well as the Fighting Fantasy Collector, MJC Gamebooks will also be selling new and preloved gamebooks, and related merchandise.

And to top it all off, the now legendary FF Auction will take place at the end of the day, with our auctioneer Sir Ian Livingstone!

Have you bought your ticket yet?

Fighting Fantasy - The Audio Odyssey

Fighting Fantasy - The Audio Odyssey, from Sound Realms, will be launching live at Fighting Fantasy Fest 6 on Saturday 5th September 2026 with The Warlock of Firetop Mountain, by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone.

You can check out the pre-launch BackerKit page here, and watch the video trailer below...

Fighting Fantasy Fest 6 - 4 weeks to go!

There are just four weeks to go until Fighting Fantasy 6 takes place at the Universtiy of West London in Ealing, London. Don't leave it too late and buy your ticket today.

Official FFF6 merchandise is on sale now, including this rather fine T-shirt and mug.

We also have a host of traders attending the Fest this year including...

ACE Gamebooks

Archmage Press

Arion Games

Bedsit Games

Blue Giant Studios

Chameleon Comix

Devilish Dilemmas

Dungeon Shopkeeper

Faraos Cigarer

Fighting Fantasy Collector

Forbidden Planet

GWiz Publishing

Hammerforge Chronicles

Intercept Studios

Last Dawn Press

Lone Wolf

MJC Gamebooks

Pandaemonium Miniatures

Pick Your Path Adventures

Qatlas Fantasy Maps

Rasmus JensenS

Scriptarium

Serpent King Games

Sharp Sword Studios

Sound Realms

The Players Portal

White Hare Games

Fighting Fantasy Fest 6 Official Merchandise on sale now!

Are you excited for Fighting Fantasy Fest 6? Have you got your ticket yet?

If you are coming along, you are going to want to be sporting on of this year's official FFF6 T-shirts. First there is the classic FFF logo with the date of the event on the front.

And then there is this year's unique offering 'Welcome to Port Blacksand' featuring Iain McCaig's drawing of the City Guard challenging you at the gates of the City of Thieves, with the date of the event across the shoulders on the back.

And the best thing is, YOU get to choose the colour you want.

There are also hoddies, tote bags, badges, magnets, and mugs available - so why not check out the official FFF6 merch store today?

Karl Kopinski to attend Fighting Fantasy Fest 6!

The Warlock is delighted to announce that ace artist Karl Kopinski will attend Fighting Fantasy Fest 6, alongside Sir Ian Livingstone, as one of our Guests of Honour.

Karl is known for his incredible work for Magic: The Gathering, as well as working for Games Workshop, illustrating the worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000.

In recent years, he has joined the ranks of the Fighting Fantasy artists, contributing cover art to the collector's hardbacks of Assassins of Allansia and The Warlock of Firetop Mountain.

And now he has illustrated Sir Ian's brand new Fighting Fantasy gamebook Tomb of the Golden Skull.

This is a rare appearance by Karl, so make sure you don't miss your chance to meet him and book your ticket for Fighting Fantasy Fest 6 today!