Sierra Game Books Page 3

Hello and welcome to Ali’s Sierra Games Bookstore! For Ali’s move to Sierra Planet, he has decided to expand his store to include other Sierra books besides King’s Quest. Also, he has expanded his tiny bookstore on the Castle of the Crown to include old Sierra game magazines, comics, and game catalogs as nostalgic items. If you have a classic and/or adventure Sierra book, newsletter, catalog, etc. that is not listed here, please e-mail Ali’s bookkeeper Kat since Ali is always looking for more items to fill his shelves.

Some of Kimmie's Sierra Game Books
This section does not include Sierra’s numerous hint books that were officially published (starting in 1987 though mid 1990s) for almost all their popular classic games. If you are looking for actual game manuals to your games, then Ali apologizes in advance because he does not have them. For actual game manuals, you need to follow the lost/damaged documentation policy at Sierra’s Customer Service website. NOTE: Click on the image icons for larger book photos. The link at the end of each entry goes to the product’s page on Amazon, where applicable.

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MASK OF ETERNITY: THE OFFICIAL STRATEGY GUIDE
Click for a Larger PhotoBy Rick Barba. Retail Price: $19.99 US. ISBN: 0761511156. 232 pages. Published 1998. Recover the Mask of Eternity. Restore the citizens of Daventry! Complete walkthroughs of all seven worlds. Solutions to every puzzle. Detailed maps of each level. Everything you need to recover the Mask pieces and restore the citizens of Daventry. This Mask of Eternity walkthrough annotated walkthrough is a detailed, step-by-step solution path through the game. You get more than just quick mindless solutions. You get explanations of plot and/or puzzle logic; you get background information; you may even get a few inside notes on the game design. King’s Quest: Mask of Eternity: Prima’s Official Strategy Guide.

 
 

THE LEISURE SUIT LARRY BEDSIDE COMPANION – 1ST EDITION
Click for a Larger PhotoBy Peter Spear. Retail Price: $9.95 US. ISBN: 0553352652. 241 pages. 1st edition. Published 1990. The secrets of Leisure Suit Larry … revealed. He’s been profiled in the Wall Street Journal, Newsday, and Rolling Stone. He’s been on A Current Affair and CNN. And now’s there’s The Authorized Uncensored Leisure Suit Larry Bedside Companion. Whether you’re a Leisure Suit Larry expert, beginner, or jus want to see the hottest international crazy in adult entertainment software is all about, [this book] is a must-read. Explicit answers as well as clues and hints are buried in the book’s hilarious and sometimes raunchy narrative, which tells the story of Larry Laffer through entries from his diary, game walkthroughs, and maps. You’ll find Larry’s own descriptions of each of his amorous adventures, told as only he can, step-by-step walkthroughs of each game [LSL games 1-3], lists for each game that show you how to get the highest possible scores, maps for every locale Larry visits, Larry’s own description of his “first time”, and his safe sex sermon. Fans will love learning as much as they can about Larry Laffer’s risqué adventures. But the book can actually be read and enjoyed by someone who’s never touched a computer or played these games. It’s one computer manual you won’t be able to put down. Note: This book has very interesting collection hand-drawn Larry pictures. Authorized Uncensored Leisure Suit Larry Bedside Companion

 
 

THE LEISURE SUIT LARRY BEDSIDE COMPANION – 2ND EDITION
Click for a Larger PhotoBy Peter Spear. Retail Price: $11.95 US. ISBN: 0553351451. 284 pages. 2nd edition. Published 1991. More of Leisure Suit Larry’s Love Secrets! He’s been profiled in the Wall Street Journal, Newsday, and Rolling Stone. He’s been on A Current Affair and CNN. His favorite movie: Saturday Night Fever. His favorite musicians: Barry Manilow, Neil Diamond, Dona Summer, and, of course, The Village People. His favorite ethnic group: women. Leisure Suit Larry is a national icon and the epitome of gold-chained manhood. Now Larry’s back in this pumped-up and revised second edition of The Authorized Uncensored Leisure Suit Larry Bedside Companion, covering in full steamy (and sleazy) detail Larry’s newest hit adventure, Passionate Patti Does Little Undercover Work. Explicit answers as well as clues and hints are buried in the book’s hilarious and somtimes raunchy narrative, which tells the story of Larry Laffer through entries from his diary, game walkthroughs, and maps. You’ll find Larry’s own descriptions of each of his amorous adventures, told as only he can, step-by-step walkthroughs of each game [LSL games 1-3 and 5], lists for each game that show you how to get the highest possible scores, maps for every locale Larry visits, Larry’s favorite things, Larry’s own description of his “first time”, and his safe sex sermon. So tonight, let Larry himself teach you how to score big. You’ll have a riot learning about Larry Laffer’s risqué adventures, whether you actually own the games or not. So pick up this book! It’s easy and safe! Authorized Uncensored Leisure Suit Larry Bedside Companion, Second Edition

 

THE OFFICIAL BOOK OF LEISURE SUIT LARRY – 1ST EDITION
Click for a Larger PhotoBy Ralph Roberts. Retail Price: $12.95 US. ISBN: 087455215X. 228 pages. 1st edition. Published 1990. Who would have thought that such a laughter nerd as your beloved Leisure Suit Larry would have captured the hearts of the world? This is Larry’s book, and who better to help you understand Larry than his longtime mentor, Al Lowe! Ralph Roberts along with Al Lowe, brings you the ultimate hint book for all three Leisure Suit Larry games (1-3). What better source of hints, tips, and inside information could you ever hope to find? Here’s just a taste of what’s inside: The life story of Larry! It’s not found anywhere else and is very useful in understanding Larry and playing the Larry games. The first, and only, interview with Leisure Suit Larry. Unique hints and tips from Al Lowe that you won’t find anywhere else. Complete maps for all three Larry adventures. Here’s an incredibly entertaining book with exclusive, interesting, and exciting information about Leisure Suit Larry and his fascinating adventures. The official book of Leisure Suit Larry 

 

THE OFFICIAL BOOK OF LEISURE SUIT LARRY – 3RD EDITION
Click for a Larger PhotoBy Ralph Roberts. Retail Price: $18.95 US. ISBN: 0874553075. 347 pages. 3rd edition. Published 1993. The awesome return of the man of polyester! That’s right, folks, he’s back! That unique, inestimable, and laughable lounge lizard, the polyester-clad Larry Laffer, has an entirely new misadventure — Leisure Suit Larry 6: Shape Up or Slip Out!. Here’s your chance to get into Larry’s mind. With [this book], you’ll follow Larry and his longtime mentor, Al Lowe, through all of the Larry adventures, including the very latest. With hardly a break in the action you’ll find solutions to all five Larry adventures, lots of tips from Al Lowe, interviews with many of Larry’s women, Larry’s life story, advice from Larry on how to meet women, point values for every action. This humorous treatise is the only official guide to all five Larry adventures. So chuck your inhibitions and take notes — you’re about to step into a world known only by Larry, Larry Laffer. The Official Book of Leisure Suit Larry

 

THE OFFICIAL BOOK OF LEISURE SUIT LARRY – SPC EDITION
Click for a Larger PhotoBy Ralph Roberts. Retail Price: Not Listed. ISBN: 1566641209. 297 pages. Published 1997. Covers all Leisure Suit Larry Adventures up to and including Larry VI: Shape Up or Slip Out! Here’s your chance to get into the mind of that unique, inestimable, and laughable lounge lizard, the polyester-clad Larry; Larry Laffer. You’ll follow Larry and his longtime mentor, Al Lowe, through all of the Larry adventures in this packages. With hardly a break in the action you’ll find solutions to all five Larry adventures, lots of tips from Al Lowe, Larry’s Girls pictorial, interviews with many of Larry’s women, Larry’s exclusive life story, advice from Larry on how to meet women, point values for every action. So chuck your inhibitions and take notes — you’re about to step into a world known only by Larry; Larry Laffer. Note: This special edition of this book series was distributed along with the Leisure Suit Larry Collection. It doesn’t seem that this book was marketed by itself.Official Book of Leisure Suit Larry

 

THE LEISURE SUIT LARRY STORY
Click for a Larger PhotoBy Mueller Schuchhardt. Retail Price: $18.95 US. ISBN: 1557550867. 156 pages. Published 1990. Sierra Online’s series of adventures featuring the infamous Larry Laffer has been a sensational hit over the past few years. Join us as we venture forth with Larry on his romantic interludes with the Leisure Suit Larry Story. [This book] shows you Larry’s strengths and weaknesses so you’ll be able to play the game much better. You’ll learn how Larry “speaks” — the essential vocabulary and grammar for solving the adventures. You’ll also learn how to avoid the pitfalls and problems with await the uninformed player. And you’ll find out how to rack up more points along the way. Just a few of the topics covered: in-depth game hints and tips, learn the Larry language, problem solving with Leisure Suit Larry, complete solutions to the first three volumes (Land of the Lounge Lizards, Looking for Love …, Passionate Patti …), includes complete coverage of PC, Macintosh, Amiga, and Atari ST versions. With the Larry Story, you’ll do more than just play the game; you’ll live it! The Leisure Suit Larry Story

 

LIGHTHOUSE THE DARK BEING: THE OFFICIAL STRATEGY GUIDE
Click for a Larger PhotoBy Corey Sandler. Retail Price: $19.99 US. ISBN: 0761508740. 184 pages. Published 1996. Because navigating through a parallel universe is dangerous. Includes an interview with Lighthouse developer, Jon Bock! When you’re an alien in another world, you need guidance. A mechanical Birdman, otherworldly gadgets, and a sinister Dark Being — these are but a few of the stumbling blocks to solving the mystery of the disappearance of eccentric Dr. Krick and baby Amanda. Whether you need a gentle nudge or outright solutions, [this book] has it: the whole world story, including character backgrounds, blow-by-blow walkthroughs of every section, diagrams and puzzle schematics, and the little secrets that make the game extra-excellent! The forces of light and dark are pitted against each other in a fight for the world. Don’t let the light go out! Lighthouse: The Official Strategy Guide (Secrets of the Games Series.)

 

PHANTASMAGORIA: THE OFFICIAL SIERRA INSIDER’S GUIDE
Click for a Larger PhotoBy Lorelei Shannon. Retail Price: $19.95 US. ISBN: 0871772507. 188 pages. Published 1995. A cradle-to-grave exploration of Roberta Williams’ $4 million masterpiece — the largest and most elaborate PC game ever produced. I feel its presence, icy fingers upon my throat. I hear its eerie sounds, unsettling my every thought. I try in vain to slumber, my reveries gripped by violent terror. My only salvation, the shock of awakening. Something is very, very wrong here. Within these pages lurk solutions to the toughest puzzles, tricks to escape the most dangerous traps. [This book] features: detailed hints and solutions for every puzzle, a complete walk-through of the game, a catalog of inventory items and where they are found, maps of all the regions of Phantasmagoria, a “did you try” section so you don’t miss a single fright. Plus, special extras you won’t find anywhere else! An interview with Roberta Williams. Interviews with the stars of Phantasmagoria. A behind-the-scenes look at the game’s incredible production process. Photos, early sketches, original, never-before-published fiction, and much more! The world of Phantasmagoria is beautiful and terrifying, rich and complex. Only with [this book] can you be assured of experiencing it all. If it’s more than you can handle, don’t say we didn’t warn you…Phantasmagoria: The Official Sierra Insider’s Guide

 

PHANTASMAGORIA: THE OFFICIAL STRATEGY GUIDE
Click for a Larger PhotoBy Russ Ceccola. Retail Price: $19.95 US. ISBN: 1572800348. 204 pages. Published 1995. Be afraid. Be very afraid. Life is perfect for Adrienne Delaney. She’s a successful writer, she’s happy married to a loving husband, and they just moved into their dream house — a fabulous gothic mansion. But then the terrifying nightmares start. And the mansion takes on an eerie, supernational life of its own. And visions of gruesome, horrifying murders appear at every turn. And Don changes, he withdraws, he gets short-tempered, as if something’s gotten under his skin. Maybe something has. Do you dare find out? Do you have the brains and bravery to uncover the mansion’s terrifying past and defeat the evil its former tenant brought into the world? Steel your courage, keep your wits about you, and hold on tight to [this book]. It’s your best hope for surviving the dark world of Phantasmagoria. Inside, you’ll find: detailed walkthough of the creepy Carnovasch mansion and grounds, catalog of every inventory item and interactive object so you don’t miss a single scare, detailed maps of Phantasmagoria locales, a comprehensive look behind the curtain at the making of Phantasmagoria, including interviews with Roberta Williams and cast members. Phantasmagoria: Official Players Guide

 

PHANTASMAGORIA 2: THE OFFICIAL STRATEGY GUIDE
Click for a Larger PhotoBy Rick Barba. Retail Price: $19.99 US. ISBN: 0761508775. 177 pages. Published 1996. This book will help you score. Don’t go in if you’re not prepared. Everything you need to beat the bestselling game is here, including: a detailed walkthrough to keep you company, solutions to every mind-bending puzzle, inside dope on what’s really cooking at WynTech, tips and tactics that don’t spoil the fun — you’ll be scared stiff. Puzzle of flesh laid bare! Exclusive interview with the twisted minds at Sierra On-Line! Phantasmagoria: A Puzzle of Flesh: The Official Strategy Guide (Phantasmagoria , No 2)

 

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