The book The Making of Prince of Persia: Journals 1985‑1993 by Jordan Mechner is a rare and vivid first‑hand chronicle of the creation of a gaming classic. Spanning hundreds of pages of handwritten journal entries, sketches, prototype screenshots and development notes, it offers a deeply personal look into the early days of the video‑game industry. Mechner’s candid voice reveals his challenges, breakthroughs and reflections on everything from coding on the Apple II to the emotional journey of creative risk. Structured as a hybrid between diary and design log, the book blends visual documentation with narrative immediacy—making it both inspiring and technically rich for creators and enthusiasts alike. With its archival materials and contemporary commentary, it serves as both historical artifact and practical inspiration for anyone working in creative disciplines. Whether you’re a game designer, storyteller or simply fascinated by the evolution of digital culture, this book offers a window into the creative process. In short: it is more than a memoir—it is a blueprint of invention, persistence and design in motion.