The official Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? clue book
Rusel DeMaria • 1996 • HarperTrophy
- Author
- Rusel DeMaria
- First published
- 1996
- Publisher
- HarperTrophy
- Genres
- Fiction
- Subjects
- Carmen Sandiego (Game) · Geography · Geography, juvenile literature · Sandiego, carmen (fictitious character), fiction
- ISBN
- 9780064461931
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Where it came from
Published in 1996 by HarperTrophy, this clue book was created to accompany the popular Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? multimedia franchise. Written by game strategy expert Rusel DeMaria, the book was designed to serve as a companion for players navigating the puzzles and geography-based challenges found in the software series. It represents the height of the franchise's influence in the 1990s, when Carmen Sandiego evolved from a simple video game premise into a cross-media phenomenon involving television shows, literature, and educational tools.
Rusel DeMaria, a prolific author known for his detailed gaming strategy guides, approached the work with a focus on blending educational trivia with the narrative intrigue of the ACME Detective Agency. The design emphasizes the detective-noir aesthetic central to the series, providing maps, geographic facts, and investigative tips that mirrored the gameplay experience. It was received as a practical resource for younger fans who were eager to master the software, effectively bridging the gap between digital interaction and traditional reference reading.
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