The official Tomb Raider files - S Hamilton

Tomb Raider Chronicles hit the games market to widespread acclaim for Christmas 2000, and Tomb Raider: The Next Generation is coming this winter on PS2 to coincide with its intensely-awaited arrival in 2001. So the cult of Lara Croft continues to grow. Now with Tomb Raider the movie being released in the summer of 2001 amidst a blaze of publicity, Lara Croft will become an even bigger pop icon this year! The character of Lara Croft has appeared on over 200 magazine covers worldwide and she has over a thousand websites dedicated to her; both of which are sure to increase as Angelina Jolie takes on the role and becomes a flesh-and-blood version of the virtual icon in Paramount Pictures' action-packed movie. The Official Tomb Raider Files features the story so far for Lara Croft, files of her missions and battles, accompanied by an incredible 150 stunning screengrabs from the games. There is a detailed and highly-illustrated profile of Lara herself, including the true story about her aristocratic upbringing, and her journey into the tough and thrilling world of tomb raiding.;In addition there are biographies of her friends and enemies and features on her weapons, outfits, vehicles and training as well as puzzles and games related to Tomb Raider, and the problem-solving just as Lara herself encounters in the games. It's all here for the dedicated fan, an essential buy in a year dominated by Lara, an absolute must-have for all gamers who are Tomb Raider mad and love Lara Croft.