Allansia Bérgyilkosai

The work Allansia Bérgyilkosai, is a Hungarian translation of the Ian Livingstone gamebook "Assassins of Allansia" in the Fighting Fantasy series.

Artwork

While the English original "Assassins of Allansia" was illustrated by Robert M. Ball, he is not to be confused with the Hungarian version’s new artist, Krisztián Balla, who has a similar last name. (Several other artists have also worked on versions of this book, including the Danish version, as well as other artists for the cover and the map.)

Further Usage

The Hungarian version’s artwork is also the only set to be included and featured as the artwork in Fighting Fantasy Classics’ (Apple) downloadable English version of "Assassins."

Easter Eggs

In the early parts of the story, the "player" encounters a shopkeeper at the banks of the Red River. His name is (in English) Cornpepper, and in the Hungarian version’s artwork—the character is drawn, by the new artist, as a reference (cameo) to (of) Ian Livingstone, with a copy of Warlock magazine (which Livingston was involved in) among his wares.

The Hungarian version’s new art features a cameo of author Ian Livingstone and Warlock magazine, in this illustration of Harold Cornpepper by Krisztián Balla. (Click/tap to enlarge.)

Critical Reception

The Hungarian translation has received several positive reviews (at least) online. The translation of names are given acclaim, while the new illustrations receive speechless praise—and it is said that "the book still does it’s magic," with the new version being described as "neatly designed." It is also said that Allansia Bérgyilkosai "has been very well received in Hungary."