New collector's hardback edition of The Warlock of Firetop Mountain coming soon!

Today marks 43 years since The Warlock of Firetop Mountain, by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone, was first published by Puffin Books.

Over the years since, there have been many different editions released in numerous languages, but one of the most special was the 25th anniversary hardback put out by Wizard Books in 2007.

But today the Warlock is able to share the exciting news that a new hardback edition of the book will be published by Scholastic Books, featuring brand new cover art by the incredibly talented Karl Kopinski.

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The new collector's hardback will be published on 25th September 2025. Not only will it featutre Karl Kopinski's amazing new artwork, but it will include the iconic interior illustrations by Russ Nicholson, and the 1989 map of Allansia by Leo Hartas will appear on the back cover.

The book will also feature an updated History of Fighting Fantasy and the Qatlas map of Firetop Mountain. It will be limited to 2,000 copies only, and it will be available online and selected book shops.

Zagor is back!

The Dungeon on Blood Island - Limited Edition Collector's Hardback

The cover of the limited edition collector's hardback of The Dungeon on Blood Island, Sir Ian Livingstone's new Fighting Fantasy gamebook, has been revealed.

The hardback is limited to 400 copies and will be on sale for the first time at Fighting Fantasy Fest 5, along with the paperback.

Sir Ian Livingstone at the UK Games Expo 2023

A week ago today, Sir Ian Livingstone attended the UK Games Expo 2023, signing copies of his Fighting Fantasy gamebooks for fans, including the hardback edition of Shadow of the Giants and his history of the first ten years of Games Workshop, Dice Men.

Zagor 75mm figurines and the Shadow of the Giants hardback.

 Dice Men by Ian Livingstone, with Steve Jackson.

Sir Ian Livingstone signing at the UKGE 2023.

Jamie Fry, the Fighting Fantasy Collector, chatting with Sir Ian Livingstone.

Blue Giant Studios were also in attendance, selling the remaining 75mm figurines of Zagor the Warlock, and the other Fighting Fantasy Legends miniatures.

If you would like one of the Zagor figurines (only 400 of which were produced) follow this link. If you would like any of the other FF Legends miniatures, click this link.

Fighting Fantasy at Spiel Essen 2019

If you are visiting Spiel 2019 in Essen this weekend, make sure you stop by Stand 6K121 in Hall 6. Atlantis Miniatures are there, promoting their Fighting Fantasy Legends miniatures range, and Ian Livingstone is joining them at the event. He even has a few copies of the limited edition hardback of Assassins of Allansia to sell, as well as some copies of Board Games in 100 Moves.

Assassins of Allansia - Turn to 400!

Fans of Fighting Fantasy gamebooks (so anyone reading this update) will be delighted to learn that the hardback edition of Ian Livingstone's brand new book, Assassins of Allansia, has been printed, ready for Fighting Fantasy Fest 3.

The limited hardback edition of Ian Livingstone's Assassins of Allansia, with cover art by Karl Kopinski.

Not only that but now, rather than being limited to 300 copies, 400 hardbacks have been printed. 290 will be on sale at Fighting Fantasy Fest 3, but if you are unable to make the event, there will be an opportunity to get hold of one later.

Ian Livingstone signing the Assassins of Allansia hardbacks.

Assassins of Allansia - The Limited Edition Hardback

It's what fans and collectors have been asking about ever since Ian Livingstone's new Fighting Fantasy gamebook, Assassins of Allansia, was announced last week. And today we can confirm that there will indeed be a limited edition hardback of the book, which will be on sale for the first time at Fighting Fantasy Fest 3.

The hardback features specially commissioned cover art by the phenomenally talented Karl Kopinski. While this may be Karl's first Fighting Fantasy cover, long-term fans of Games Workshop or Osprey Books, will doubtless be aware of his astounding work already, which is very much of the Iain McCaig school of painting. And here it is...

The hardback of Assassins of Allansia will be limited to only 300 copies, and will cost £40. Restrictions will be placed on how many copies any one person can buy, so the best way to ensure you get hold of a copy of this soon-to-be highly collectible item is to make sure you are at Fighting Fantasy Fest 3 on Saturday 31st August. That way you will be able to get it signed by the author as well!

(Please note that any hardbacks that remain unsold after the event will only be sold at other shows, at a later date; they will not be available to buy in traditional retail outlets or online.)

Fighting Fantasy relaunches today!

It's the day Fighting Fantasy fans all over the world have been waiting for, but at long last, in time for Fighting Fantasy's 35th anniversary later this month, The Warlock of Firetop Mountain and his cronies have returned!

As well as reprinting five classic Fighting Fantasy titles, new publisher Scholastic have also released a brand-new adventure, penned by Fighting Fantasy co-creator Ian Livingstone.

The Port of Peril is available in paperback but also as a limited edition hardback, signed by Ian Livingstone.

There are only 500 copies of the limited edition hardback - which features brand new cover art by Iain McCaig and a new painted map of Allansia by Leo Hartas - so don't delay, pick up yours today!

And once you've read The Port of Peril, don't forget to post a review on Amazon.