persson, markus

Looks at the life and career of Minecraft creator, Markus "Notch" Persson.

"Markus Persson designed his first computer game when he was just eight years old. Learn how Persson's love of computers and design helped him [make] the popular video game Minecraft"--Provided by publisher.

Readers will learn about the game's creator, programmer Markus ""Notch ""Persson; Mojang, the company he founded to help make it a reality; and the team of people who've helped it reach its current popularity.

Presents the biography of Markus "Notch" Persson, a computer programmer from Sweden, who invented the Minecraft video game. Also includes information on the game development company Mogjang AB and other programmers who were involved in the creation of Minecraft.

"Markus Persson designed his first computer game when he was just eight years old. Learn how Persson's love of computers and design helped him [make] the popular video game Minecraft"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of video game developer and Minecraft creator Markus Persson.

Highlights the life and career of Minecraft creator Markus Persson from his love of Legos and programming computers from the age of eight to using his passion for creating video games to land his dream job as an adult. Includes a timeline, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

Introduces the reader to Markus "Notch" Persson and the rest of the team at Mojang, the Swedish company behind the hugely popular game Minecraft, and relates the story of how Persson and his friends went from obscurity to incredible wealth and recognition in a three-year period.