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News and Events
At Extremis Publishing we are in the process of developing new titles throughout the year, and information about book releases will be posted to the site along with author news and breaking developments.
Please keep checking back for updates about our forthcoming publications, as well as details of book launches and other Extremis Publishing public events. |
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Extremis Publishing Donates Books to Maggie's Forth Valley
11th August 2026 Extremis Publishing is proud to support Maggie's Centre Forth Valley! We recently donated a hamper of books to Maggie's in Larbert as part of their fundraising efforts, and we couldn't be prouder to support the incredible work they do. Maggie's Centres offer free practical, emotional, and social support to anyone affected by cancer: patients, families, and friends alike. Every centre provides a warm, welcoming space (often right next to NHS hospitals) where people can drop in for a cup of tea, some expert advice, or simply a listening ear. At a time when a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming and isolating, Maggie's helps people feel less alone and more in control. Books have always been about connection, comfort, and escape, so it felt only right to lend our support in this small way. We'd encourage everyone to consider donating, volunteering, or simply reading about Maggie's Centre in Larbert to see the wonderful work they do. The photo shows Extremis Publishing directors Julie Christie and Tom Christie handing over the book hamper to Supporter Care Assistant Lorna Keddie at Maggie's Centre Forth Valley. Find out more about Maggie's Forth Valley at https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-forth-valley/ |
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New Scotland's First Frontier Podcast
4th August 2026 In this month's Extremis Publishing Podcast, archaeologist Dr Murray Cook considers the remarkable story of the River Forth as he unveils his book Scotland's First Frontier. From Roman invasions to Viking attacks, the Forth has played a major part in Scotland's story for millennia. Murray explains why it has been such a vitally important factor in the country's history for so long. To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or our podcast page. |
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Gamers 2 Now Available for Purchase
31st July 2026 Gamers 2: Ghosts in the Machine: The Golden Age of Micros by Mel Croucher has landed! Twenty legendary home computers. Twenty first-person stories. One glorious anthology of the machines that built a gaming revolution - now told, for the first time, in their own words. From bedroom coders to boardroom battles, relive the golden age of micros through the eyes of the machines themselves... related in the way only the founder of Britain's computer games industry ever could. Gamers 2 is available now from all good online retailers and independent bookshops worldwide. Power up your bookshelf! For more details, including participating retailers, please visit our Gamers 2 page. |
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Scotland's First Frontier Promo Video
23rd July 2026 Archaeologist Dr Murray Cook introduces his book Scotland's First Frontier - a thrilling and informative account of the Old Forth between Aberfoyle and Stirling in Central Scotland which spans the Roman invasions to Viking incursions. Murray explains why this famous river has become pivotal to the history of the country. To watch the video, please visit our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2ifeBkvEOc |
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New Gamers 2 Promo Video
21st July 2026 With only a week to go until its release, computing legend Mel Croucher unveils Gamers 2: Ghosts in the Machine: The Golden Age of Micros - the second volume in his series of titles exploring the history of gaming. From the Altair 8800 to the Sam Coupe, Mel discusses some of the best-loved - and most obscure - home micros to emerge throughout the 1970s and '80s, painting a picture of a unique era in computer technology. To watch the video, please visit our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia_hT6W4PGQ |
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Announcing Gamers 2 Available for Pre-order
14th July 2026 Extremis Publishing is delighted to announce Gamers 2: Ghosts in the Machine: The Golden Age of Micros by Mel Croucher, which is released to the public on 31st July 2026. This wonderfully inventive follow-up to Croucher's acclaimed Gamers: Ghosts in the Machine returns to the golden era of home computing, this time giving voice to twenty legendary micros including the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC and Sam Coupé - each recounting its own remarkable tale in a chapter narrated as though by the machine itself. Written with Croucher's trademark wit and irreverence, the way only the acknowledged founder of the British computer games industry can, Gamers 2 is a joyously funny, warmly nostalgic celebration of the machines that built an entire entertainment industry from bedrooms and back rooms across Britain and the wider world. Fans of retro computing, gaming history, and anyone who ever blew dust from inside a game cartridge will find this an unmissable read. Gamers 2 is available to pre-order now from all good online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide. For more information, including details of participating retailers, please visit our Gamers 2 page. |
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Extremis Etc. Newsletter: Issue 7 Out Now
10th July 2026 The latest issue of Extremis Etc. is now live! Be the first to hear what's happening at Extremis Publishing, including new book releases, podcasts, and events. Don't forget to subscribe for all the latest news from Extremis, our authors, and the amazing community we work in. To read the newsletter, please visit our Substack profile at: https://extremispublishing.substack.com/p/extremis-etc-issue-7-julyaugust-2026 |
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Historic Bannockburn House in New Podcast
2nd July 2026 In this month's Extremis Publishing Podcast, cultural heritage is key. Recorded at the remarkable Bannockburn House, one of the most culturally significant country houses in all of Stirlingshire, Dr Catherine Bradley of the Bannockburn House Trust discusses just why this amazing place has become so important to Scotland's history. A Category A listed building with important connections to medieval battles, Jacobite history, and ties to the tartan weaving industry, Catherine explores just some of the fascinating facts about the house - including the many film and TV productions to take place on the premises, and the estate's unexpected link to the legendary comedy duo Laurel and Hardy! To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or our podcast page. |
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Scotland's First Frontier Out Now
30th June 2026 Scotland's First Frontier, the new book by archaeologist Dr Murray Cook, is now available to buy. The book traces the deep and turbulent history of the River Forth as it winds from Aberfoyle to Stirling, a corridor that has stood at the meeting point of cultures, empires, and conflicts for two thousand years. Dr Cook guides readers through the area's earliest settlement, the arrival and eventual withdrawal of Roman forces who recognised the strategic value of this natural frontier, and the later incursions of Viking raiders and settlers who left their own mark on the landscape. With colour illustrations, Scotland's First Frontier draws on archaeological evidence and historical scholarship to bring this ancient story to life, offering both general readers and specialists a fresh account of one of Scotland's most historically significant waterways. Dr Murray Cook is a respected archaeologist with extensive experience excavating and interpreting sites across central Scotland, and has long been a leading voice in bringing the region's hidden history to public attention. For more information about Scotland's First Frontier, please visit the book's page on our website. |
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Thanks to Stirling Heritage Alliance
19th June 2026 Many thanks to everyone at Stirling Heritage Alliance for inviting Dr Tom Christie to give a presentation on Bannockburn Blockbusters - the cinematic features which have focused on Scotland's Wars of Independence, ranging from Braveheart to Outlaw King and others besides. The event took place at Legends at the Monument, in the shadow of the mist-shrouded National Wallace Monument on Stirling's famous Abbey Craig. Stirling Heritage Alliance is an independent local charity committed to preserving and promoting the history and cultural heritage of Stirling, and all ticket sales will support the work of the organisation. |
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Extremis Etc. Extra Edition Out Now
12th June 2026 The latest extra edition of Extremis Etc. is out now! This issue contains all of the latest developments that have been happening here at Extremis Publishing, including forthcoming events and new releases. Don't forget to subscribe in order to ensure that you receive each edition and hear all of our news whenever it becomes available. To read the newsletter, please visit our Substack account at: https://extremispublishing.substack.com/p/extremis-etc-extra-03f |
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Announcing Scotland's First Frontier Available for Pre-order
11th June 2026 Extremis Publishing is delighted to announce the forthcoming release of Scotland's First Frontier by Dr Murray Cook, available from 30th June 2026. This landmark new work invites readers on an extraordinary journey along the Old Forth: the ancient corridor stretching between Aberfoyle and Stirling that has served as one of Scotland's most strategically vital and historically resonant landscapes. From the mists of antiquity, when this liminal waterway first shaped the movements of peoples and the boundaries of emerging kingdoms, through centuries of conflict, settlement, and transformation, Dr Cook traces the full sweep of human experience along this remarkable frontier. Drawing on the very latest archaeological discoveries, Scotland's First Frontier brings rigorous scholarship and vivid narrative together in a way that will captivate both the general reader and the specialist alike. This is essential reading for anyone with a passion for Scottish history, landscape, and the secrets that still lie waiting beneath the soil. Scotland's First Frontier is available to pre-order now from all good online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide. For more information, including details of participating retailers, please visit our Scotland's First Frontier page. |
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Presentation at Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce
10th June 2026 Many thanks to the members of Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce who joined us this afternoon for a presentation about our new book Lights, Camera, Stirling! Julie and Tom Christie joined delegates from all over the Forth Valley to talk about filming locations in and around the city of Stirling and the wider county of Stirlingshire. Pictured with Julie and Tom is the President and CEO of Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce, Lynn Harris. Special thanks to Erin Boyle of Stirling University Innovation Park for the photo. |
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Thanks to Legends at the Monument
8th June 2026 Many thanks to everyone at Legends at the Monument for having so kindly invited authors Dr Tom Christie and Julie Christie to take part in a book signing at their famous gift shop at the Abbey Craig on Saturday 6th June. It was a genuine pleasure to speak with visitors from all over the world, and to let them know about Lights, Camera, Stirling! - our new guide to filming locations in the city of Stirling and the beautiful county of Stirlingshire. Thanks again to Stirling Heritage Alliance for all of their kind support which, as always, is greatly appreciated by us at Extremis Publishing. |
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New Podcast with Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce
3rd June 2026 In this month's Extremis Publishing Podcast, we take a look at one of the most significant organisations in Scotland's Forth Valley. What does it really take to build a thriving business community across an entire region, and who is helping to make it happen? In this episode, we sit down with Lynn Harris, President and CEO of Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce, to discover how this remarkable organisation has grown into a network of over 300 member businesses spanning Central Scotland, connecting entrepreneurs, supporting growth, and giving local enterprise a powerful collective voice. To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or our podcast page at: https://extremispublishing.podbean.com/e/forth-valley-chamber-of-commerce-with-lynn-harris/ |
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Lunch and Learn Presentation Coming Soon
2nd June 2026 Coming soon to Scion House at Stirling University Innovation Park, a Lunch and Learn Presentation will be held on Wednesday 10th June at 11:45am to celebrate the recent launch of Lights, Camera, Stirling! - a book which takes its readers on a cinematic journey through one of Scotland’s most photogenic regions, revealing the real locations behind your favourite films and television series. By kind invitation of Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce, this event presents an opportunity to meet the book's authors (and film enthusiasts!) Dr Tom Christie and Julie Christie, where they will talk about the journey behind their release, answer questions, and give attendees the chance to buy their own signed copy of the book. The event is open to Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce members and Stirling University Innovation Park staff. We look forward to welcoming all attendees on the day. To book a place, please visit: https://forthvalleychamber.co.uk/event/lunch-learn-lights-camera-stirling/ |
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Stirling Location Filming in The Courier
29th May 2026 As if any further proof was needed that Stirling is the place to be for film-makers, internationally acclaimed actor and director James McAvoy has been pictured in front of the cameras in the city centre. Isla Glen has featured the story in The Courier, and we're delighted that the article also features our new book Lights, Camera, Stirling! - particularly as it mentions James McAvoy in some of his earlier Stirling-based roles. For more information, please visit The Courier's website at: https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5501656/james-mcavoy-filming-stirling/ |
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Stirling Walking the Marches This Weekend
28th May 2026 Join Extremis author, Birlawman and Junior Vice-Captain Dr Murray Cook this weekend at Stirling's annual Walking the Marches event. Gathering at the foot of King Street at 10:30am for 10:45am on Saturday 30th May, this historic 800-year-old tradition of the ceremonial inspection of the city boundaries promises to be a fantastic celebration of Stirilng's remarkable heritage. For more information about the event, please visit the Walking the Marches Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/StirlingWalkingTheMarches |
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Lights, Camera, Stirling! Book Signing Event Coming Soon
27th May 2026 By kind invitation of Stirling Heritage Alliance, authors Dr Tom Christie and Julie Christie will be at the famous Legends at the Monument gift shop on Saturday 6th June at 11am to meet with visitors, talk about their new book Lights, Camera, Stirling!, and to personalise copies for anyone who would like to buy one. The Legends gift shop is a terrific venue which offers something for everyone, and their range of goods is highly recommended. For more information about the venue, please visit their website at: https://www.legendsatthemonument.co.uk/gift-shop/ |
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Tom on The Stirling Business Podcast
11th May 2026 Huge thanks to The Stirling Business Podcast for inviting Dr Tom Christie to talk about his latest book, Lights, Camera, Stirling!, written in collaboration with Julie Christie. Interviewed by regular host Neil Munday, Managing Director of Studio King Street, the interview covers not just the films and TV series featured in the book, but also the long-term impact of film tourism and media production in Stirling and the wider region. To watch the interview, please visit the Stirling Business Podcast YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGOLyOfvcYY |
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Extremis Etc. Newsletter: Issue 6 Out Now
9th May 2026 The latest issue of Extremis Etc. is out now! Why not subscribe and find out more about what is going on here at Extremis Publishing. With details about our latest book releases, podcasts, and events, don't forget to sign up and ensure that you hear all of our news over the months ahead. To read the newsletter, please visit our Substack account at: https://extremispublishing.substack.com/p/extremis-etc-issue-6-mayjune-2026 |
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Workshop Event with Dr Gaye Manwaring
7th May 2026 Author Dr Gaye Manwaring will be taking part in a poetry reading and workshop at Monifieth Library at Monifieth Activity Centre, Riverview Drive, Monifieth, DD5 4NH, taking place on Friday 15th May at 2:30pm. Tickets for the event are free of charge, but spaces are limited so prospective attendees are asked to contact Monifieth Library in advance on 01382 768181 to avoid disappointment. This entertaining event is warmly recommended. |
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New Lights, Camera, Stirling! Podcast
5th May 2026 In this month's Extremis Publishing Podcast, Managing Director of Studio King Street, Neil Munday, interviews Tom Christie about his new book Lights, Camera, Stirling! which was co-authored by Julie Christie. Tom discusses just why this beautiful and historic part of Scotland has proven to be so popular with film-makers from all over the world, including some examples of the many movies and TV series which have been shot in the region over the years. To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or our podcast page. |
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Lights, Camera, Stirling! Now Available to Buy
30th April 2026 Lights, Camera, Stirling!, the new book by Thomas A. Christie and Julie Christie, is now available to buy. Discover the most remarkable cinema and TV moments to be filmed in Stirling and Stirlingshire, alongside some of the more surprising features to be shot in the city and its surrounding county. The book is illustrated with full-colour photography from this beautiful part of Scotland. Thanks again to everyone who supported the official launch of the book at Forth Valley College's Stirling Campus on Tuesday 28th April. Pictured are the book's authors, Julie and Tom Christie, alongside Stirling City Bailie Willie Ferguson who attended the event on behalf of the CIty's Civic Party. For more information about the book, including details of participating retailers, please visit our Lights, Camera, Stirling! page. Photo Copyright © Stuart Hall, Forth Valley College. |
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Lights, Camera, Stirling! in The Courier
28th April 2026 Lights, Camera, Stirling! is featured in today's edition of The Courier. Past times editor Graeme Strachan has interviewed authors Thomas A. Christie and Julie Christie about their new book in a feature entitled 'From Game of Thrones to Outlander – how shooting in Stirling makes film and TV stars look good', quizzing them about ten noteworthy features to be filmed in the city and its surrounding area. To read the article, please visit The Courier's website at: https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/past-times/5472672/stirling-stirlingshire-filming-locations-guide-book/ |
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Lights, Camera, Stirling! in the Stirling Observer
22nd April 2026 Lights, Camera, Stirling!, the new book by Thomas A. Christie and Julie Christie, features in this week's edition of the Stirling Observer. Appearing on page 3 of today's issue, in an article by Stuart McFarlane entitled 'City's Screen Roles Under Spotlight at Book Event,' Julie and Tom talk about the importance of Stirling and Stirlingshire as filming destinations on the big and small screen, as well as the book's launch event taking place at Forth Valley College's Stirling Campus on Tuesday 28th April at 11am. To read the article, please visit: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/stirlings-film-heritage-celebrated-new-37059864 Places are filling up fast for the book launch, but anyone who'd like to attend can still reserve a space on EventBrite at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lights-camera-stirling-book-signing-launch-at-fvc-tickets-1987495255812 Photo Copyright © Julie Howden Photography. |
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Lights, Camera, Stirling! Launch Event at Forth Valley College
17th April 2026 Extremis Publishing is delighted to be continuing their relationship with Forth Valley College Stirling Campus Learning Resource Centre. On Tuesday 28th April at 11am, they will be hosting the launch of Tom and Julie Christie’s latest collaboration, Lights, Camera, Stirling! Stuart Hall, the college’s media and PR officer, who interviewed Tom in February for the Extremis monthly podcast, will be in the chair again to interview Tom and to host a light-hearted, fun event, which helps to celebrate the National Year of Reading. There will also be some readings from the book and the opportunity to find out more about the movies and TV shows that have been filmed across Stirlingshire, as well as some of the stories behind them! For more information about the event and how to secure your ticket, please visit: https://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/news/lights-camera-stirling-book-signing-launch-at-fvc to book your place. Photo Copyright © Julie Howden Photography. |
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Announcing Lights, Camera, Stirling! Available for Pre-order
9th April 2026 From ancient castles and historic streets to sweeping hills and quiet country roads, Stirling and Stirlingshire have long provided filmmakers with scenery that is worthy of the big screen. Over the years, this remarkable corner of Scotland has played host to film crews, actors, and cameras capturing stories for audiences all around the world. Extremis Publishing is delighted to announce that Lights, Camera, Stirling!: Filming Locations in Stirling and Stirlingshire by Thomas A. Christie and Julie Christie is now available to pre-order, ahead of its publication on Thursday 30th April 2026. This full-colour illustrated guide takes readers on an engaging journey through the many locations in Stirling and the surrounding area that have appeared in film and television. Beautifully illustrated with vibrant colour photography, the book reveals where memorable scenes were filmed and shares the fascinating stories behind the productions that chose this historic region as their backdrop. If you're curious to see Stirling in a brand new light, Lights, Camera, Stirling! invites you to step behind the scenes and discover the movie magic hidden in plain sight. Pre-order now and be ready for the premiere on 30th April 2026! For more information, please visit our Lights, Camera, Stirling! page. |
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New Gamers: Ghosts in the Machine Podcast
2nd April 2026 In this month's Extremis Publishing Podcast, computer industry legend Mel Croucher, who founded the first videogames company in the UK, drops in for a chat about Gamers: Ghosts in the Machine - the first instalment in his ambitious multi-volume series detailing the history of gaming. Mel talks about some of the extraordinary figures who were responsible for shaping the modern videogames industry, and teases a few surprises that readers can look forward to in later entries in the series. To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or our podcast page. |
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Thanks to Forth Valley College
31th March 2026 Heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended Dr Tom Christie's recent Writing for Publication course at Forth Valley College's Stirling Campus. The lecture series ran for six weeks between February and March, and covered all of the major subjects that are involved in preparing a book for the publishing process as well as many other considerations involved in being a professional writer. Special thanks, as always, to Forth Valley College for making it all possible, and to all of the attendees who came along to share their thoughts and experiences from their own writing journeys. |
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Literary Escape Festival Coming to Stirling
26th March 2026 This weekend marks an exciting new event for Stirling. The Literary Escape Festival arrives this Saturday, the 28th of March. The festival showcases some brilliant indie authors for you to have a chat with, and there's also the opportunity to purchase some unique arts and crafts from local artisans. The event will be held from 10:30am to 2:30pm at Bridge of Allan Church Hall, 12 Keir Street, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4NW. For more information, and to book your tickets, please visit: https://www.literaryescapeco.co.uk/ |
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Extremis Etc. Newsletter: Issue 5 Out Now
6th March 2026 The latest issue of Extremis Etc. is out now! Join us to find out more about what is going on in our publishing world. With details about our latest book releases, author insights and podcasts, don't forget to subscribe in order to ensure that you receive each edition and hear all of our news whenever it becomes available. To read the newsletter, please visit our Substack account at: https://extremispublishing.substack.com/p/extremis-etc-issue-5-marchapril-2026 |
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Literary Escape Festival Podcast
4th March 2026 In this month's Extremis Publishing Podcast, Laura Ruddock, the founder of the Literary Escape Company, joins us for a chat about her ambitious new range of book festivals, with sellout events scheduled right across Britain throughout 2026. Laura discusses her business journey to date, including her range of merchandise and new developments that are still in the pipeline. To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or our podcast page. |
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Gamers by Mel Croucher Now Available
13th February 2026 The day has arrived! Gamers: The Ghosts in the Machine by Mel Croucher is now available to buy from all good online retailers and independent bookshops worldwide. Join Mel as he unveils the twenty most influential pioneers in the history of computer gaming - from ground-breaking nineteenth century figures through to the people behind the video arcades and home consoles we all know and love. These individuals are all revealed as imagined through their own words as the Ghosts in the Machine. For more information, please visit our Gamers page. |
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New Gamers Promo Video
6th February 2026 With only a week to go until its release, Mel Croucher - acknowledged founder of the British videogames industry - reveals his new book Gamers: Ghosts in the Machine. This unique account of the twenty figures who helped to shape the world of computer games, from Victorian pioneers through to video arcade and microcomputer legends, is a must-read volume for anyone with an interest in how gaming took the world by storm. To watch the video, please visit our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e9uTqTXjbo |
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Writing for Publication Podcast
3rd February 2026 Join Dr Tom Christie, creator and presenter of the Writing for Publication course at Forth Valley College, and the College's PR and media officer Stuart Hall in discussion in this month's Extremis Publishing Podcast. The tables have been turned on Tom, as Stuart takes the chair to interview him about his next run of the course at the Stirling Campus which takes place later this month. As Stuart remarks, “This course has helped dozens of new writers to get their work published in print and online, and I am aware of at least one who has since gone on to have novels published with the help of expertise and advice from the course. I would encourage anyone who has ambitions to become a writer of any sort, to have a listen to the podcast and hear what Tom has to say about what is involved in the course, and then immediately check out how to apply on the Forth Valley College website.” You can hear the podcast on your favourite streaming audio platforms, on our podcast page at https://www.extremispublishing.com/podcasts.html, and also on our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXJopRJsQr0. The course begins its sixth run on the 17th February, and there are only a few places left before it is full. If you want to come along, to find out more about different aspects of publishing, as well as meeting new people who are beginning their publishing journey, then please visit: https://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/courses/creative-industries-and-media/writing-for-publication-evening |
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Lights, Camera, Dundee! in The Sunday Post
18th January 2026 Tom and Julie Christie are interviewed about their book Lights, Camera, Dundee! in today's edition of The Sunday Post. In the regular Honest Truth column by journalist Ross Crae, Tom and Julie discuss their celebration of film-making throughout Dundee, Tayside, and Angus, explaining just why this remarkable part of Scotland has been the location for so many TV and film features over the years. The feature can be found on page 41 of today's edition. You can also access the article on PressReader at the following link: https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-sunday-post-dundee/20260118/page/41 |
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New Session of Writing for Publication Course Coming Soon
16th January 2026 There are only a handful of places left for the next session of Dr Tom Christie's popular Writing for Publication course, which is coming up soon at Forth Valley College's Stirling Campus. The course runs over six weeks from 17th February to 24th March, taking place in two-hour sessions every Tuesday evening from 6pm-8pm. Attendees will receive the latest information about what is involved in considering a career as a writer, including working with publishers, publicists and literary agents. Topics such as copyright law, financial matters and licensing rights will all be addressed, as well as the types of post-publication matters which might be expected once a book is on sale - including giving interviews, public appearances, and promoting yourself and your work. For more information, or to enrol on the course, please visit the Forth Valley College website at: https://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/courses/creative-industries-and-media/writing-for-publication-evening |
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Announcing Gamers: Ghosts in the Machine Available for Pre-order
14th January 2026 It is with much pleasure that Extremis Publishing would like to announce the forthcoming release of Gamers: Ghosts in the Machine, the new book by computing legend Mel Croucher. Due to receive its commercial release on Friday 13th February, this bold new title explores the secret history of gameplay - not just a nostalgia trip, but a fast-paced guided tour through the minds that built the modern games industry from the ground up. From nineteenth-century visionaries who laid the first foundations of computing, to the arcade alchemists and software innovators who turned silicon into culture, Croucher profiles the twenty individuals who truly changed the game - each expressed in the unique words of the ghosts in the machine themselves. Witty, opinionated, and packed with insider insights, Gamers reveals how brilliant, obsessive, and sometimes eccentric thinkers transformed experimental machinery into a global creative force. Whether you grew up feeding coins into cabinets, loading cassette tapes on a home micro, or streaming modern epic gaming experiences over the Internet, this book uncovers the remarkable people who made it all possible and explains why their stories still matter today. Gamers is available to pre-order now from all good online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide. For more information, please visit our Gamers page. |
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Extremis Etc. Newsletter: Issue 4 Out Now
9th January 2026 The latest issue of Extremis Etc. is out now, and it’s brimming with news about what’s coming up next at Extremis Publishing. Discover newly released and forthcoming books, dip into the latest podcast, and get the inside track on events and appearances you won’t want to miss. If you enjoy sharp ideas, engaging voices, and a glimpse behind the scenes of an independent publisher, this issue is well worth your time. To read the newsletter, please visit our Substack account at: https://extremispublishing.substack.com/p/extremis-etc-issue-4-januaryfebruary |
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Real Property, Real Profit Podcast
6th January 2026 In the first Extremis Publishing Podcast of the new year, author and entrepreneur Laurie Duncan discusses his brand new book Real Property, Real Profit, exploring his remarkable real-life journey towards huge business success in the world of property. Laurie discusses the challenges and the successes involved in becoming one of the country's most successful property traders and developers, including the importance of mindset and adaptability. To listen to the podcast, please visit your favourite audio streaming provider or our podcast page. |
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