Rocket Books, a new independent UK publishing house founded by veteran developer and games journalist Andy Roberts, has announced that its first release will be a reprint of One More Win, the fanzine-style book by ex-games journalist Andy Kelly focused on Ridge Racer Type 4.
The move underscores continued interest in in-depth, long-form coverage of classic games and the studios behind them.
One More Win is a focused appreciation of Ridge Racer Type 4, the critically admired entry in Namco’s Ridge Racer series that originally debuted on the Sony PlayStation in 1998.
Andy Kelly’s book has been noted for its personal, fan-driven approach to the subject and for examining the design and cultural context of Type 4 within Namco’s arcade racing lineage.
Andy Roberts described the decision to reprint the title as driven by genuine enthusiasm for Kelly’s work.
Roberts said his team was thoroughly impressed by One More Win and by the energetic, heartfelt way Kelly communicates his passion for the game to readers.
Roberts added that, when the opportunity to publish a reprint presented itself, Rocket Books seized it to bring the book back into circulation.
The announcement follows Roberts’ formal launch of Rocket Books as a publisher focused on video game-related publications.
Roberts brings a background in both game development and games journalism to the venture, positioning the company to serve an audience that values expert writing about industry history and game design.
For fans of Ridge Racer Type 4 and retro racing aficionados, a reprint of One More Win will make Kelly’s detailed tribute more accessible.
Ridge Racer Type 4 remains a frequent topic in retrospectives on late-90s console racing design, and this reissue taps into ongoing interest in physical and small-press publishing about videogame history.
Image credit on the initial announcement was given to Damien McFerran/Time Extension.
Rocket Books has positioned the reprint as its inaugural title; further details on formats, print run, pricing, and distribution will be published by the company as they finalize the edition and release schedule.
The move underscores continued interest in in-depth, long-form coverage of classic games and the studios behind them.
One More Win is a focused appreciation of Ridge Racer Type 4, the critically admired entry in Namco’s Ridge Racer series that originally debuted on the Sony PlayStation in 1998.
Andy Kelly’s book has been noted for its personal, fan-driven approach to the subject and for examining the design and cultural context of Type 4 within Namco’s arcade racing lineage.
Andy Roberts described the decision to reprint the title as driven by genuine enthusiasm for Kelly’s work.
Roberts said his team was thoroughly impressed by One More Win and by the energetic, heartfelt way Kelly communicates his passion for the game to readers.
Roberts added that, when the opportunity to publish a reprint presented itself, Rocket Books seized it to bring the book back into circulation.
The announcement follows Roberts’ formal launch of Rocket Books as a publisher focused on video game-related publications.
Roberts brings a background in both game development and games journalism to the venture, positioning the company to serve an audience that values expert writing about industry history and game design.
For fans of Ridge Racer Type 4 and retro racing aficionados, a reprint of One More Win will make Kelly’s detailed tribute more accessible.
Ridge Racer Type 4 remains a frequent topic in retrospectives on late-90s console racing design, and this reissue taps into ongoing interest in physical and small-press publishing about videogame history.
Image credit on the initial announcement was given to Damien McFerran/Time Extension.
Rocket Books has positioned the reprint as its inaugural title; further details on formats, print run, pricing, and distribution will be published by the company as they finalize the edition and release schedule.