Introducing GTPEDIA: GTPlanet’s Guide to the World of Gran Turismo

Site Announcements November 27th, 2012 by Jordan

After more than two and a half years of work, I am excited to announce the launch of GTPEDIA: GTPlanet’s Guide to the World of Gran Turismo.

GTPEDIA is a comprehensive encyclopedia, covering every detail of every game ever released in the Gran Turismo series, spanning over 375 pages in length full of text, tables, and trivia.

It’s a fully independent and unauthorized publication, compiled by Famine (Andrew Evans) with the help of many in our community here, and designed, edited, and published by GTPlanet.

Get your copy now as a PDF eBook ($17.95 USD) or a professionally printed paperback book ($19.95 + shipping); or save some money and get both with a combo pack ($29.95 + shipping).

GTPEDIA, of course, makes a great Christmas gift for any Gran Turismo fan, so feel free to forward this page along to your friends or family! For guaranteed delivery by December 25, international orders must be placed by Dec. 3, and orders within the United States must be placed by Dec. 21.

We have put a lot of effort into making GTPEDIA the best resource it can be, and we’re eager to hear your feedback. If you pick up a copy, please let us know what you think about it, and thanks – as always – for your support!

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  1. November 28th, 2012 at 4:14 am - #
    BarronGeddon

    Trivia and general easter eggs, etc sounds interesting.. :)

  2. November 28th, 2012 at 4:14 am - #
    jrkiwiboy

    Going to buy this really soon. It’s amazing what GTPlanet (in particular Jordan and Famine) can create and accomplish. Great job guys!

  3. November 28th, 2012 at 3:54 am - #
    TokoTurismo

    This is really cool. I’m really happy to see this, but don’t have the money to purchase it. :(

  4. November 28th, 2012 at 3:52 am - #
    zzz_pt

    Curious to see the sample :)

    • November 29th, 2012 at 8:43 pm - #
      BFBullpup

      Me too! :)

  5. November 28th, 2012 at 3:28 am - #
    Bigsword1955

    It would be great to get this book…try to get Playstation Store to sell this, l buy from there alot…;)

    • November 28th, 2012 at 4:18 pm - #
      Dekropttiv

      What is this Play Station Store you speak of?

  6. November 28th, 2012 at 1:11 am - #
    Jet Pilot

    Is there an online preview available (like a handful of sample pages viewable online)? I’m interested, but I’d like to be able to do a virtual flip-through before purchasing.

    • November 28th, 2012 at 3:18 am - #
      Jordan

      I’m putting together a sample now; it’ll be on the GTPEDIA web page within the next day or so.

  7. November 27th, 2012 at 11:04 pm - #
    MuoNiuLa

    Definitely going to grab this when I have the money.

  8. November 27th, 2012 at 11:02 pm - #
    Technicolors

    I would love to have this! :D

  9. November 27th, 2012 at 10:28 pm - #
    doodlemonoply

    Famine’s name is Andrew? Me too!! :D

  10. November 27th, 2012 at 10:23 pm - #
    Yauma9

    I don’t know what’s more shocking, the fact I (sadly) can’t buy this; or that Famine’s name is Andrew.
    Even though, great work guys! Looks great!

  11. November 27th, 2012 at 9:58 pm - #
    Matty

    I will very much consider a hard copy of this. Looks like a great read.

  12. November 27th, 2012 at 9:56 pm - #
    Madman Apex

    good input everybody; glad to see so many people contributing for free while only a select few profit

    • November 27th, 2012 at 10:53 pm - #
      Jordan

      Sorry, you’re pretty far off base with what you are trying to suggest there. Everyone who contributed data to this project did so voluntarily and they have been included in the book’s Acknowledgements.

    • November 28th, 2012 at 3:48 am - #
      Famine

      Yeah, it took two years because we generated every piece of information in this book from scratch. Some information required specific circumstances and help was sought from a few individuals with appropriate access – like Korean GT: Concept or some of the stranger demo versions – who were told up front that this would be a for-profit venture and volunteered the information anyway; These people are credited in the Acknowledgements section.

      No piece of information posted on GTPlanet by any uncredited member was used and buying the book – just like buying a GTPremium account – will help continue the survival of the site.

  13. November 27th, 2012 at 9:43 pm - #
    researchALLwars

    Great work, fellas. I’ll be getting the PDF, no doubt

    Now, take a well-deserved break and let’s have a look at that GTPlanet “Feedback” section on this great site. The old girl could use a good condensing and updating, eh?

    • November 29th, 2012 at 10:46 pm - #
      tube chaser

      My God fellas – amazing commitment! How can you not become nauseated by all things GT after such a huge project haha XD

      And yes you nailed it RaW, the old girl could most definitely benefit from some love. Its a severely underrated section of this site.

  14. November 27th, 2012 at 9:40 pm - #
    gtpanoz

    Look though the original first copy during the GTP gathering in Austin. A must have for any GT fan.

  15. November 27th, 2012 at 8:58 pm - #
    DavidtheGT20

    I might want this for Christmas, even though I’m hooked to the Forza series. Good to see that I haven’t forgotten.

  16. November 27th, 2012 at 8:53 pm - #
    GTTurtle

    Great work Jordan. If I can scrounge up the money, I’ll purchase a copy.

  17. November 27th, 2012 at 8:39 pm - #
    zondaman2

    This is going to be a problem, cause my Google Site is called GTPedia.

    • November 27th, 2012 at 8:41 pm - #
      aronh17

      How is that going to be a problem? It’s just a book…

    • November 28th, 2012 at 1:18 am - #
      RACECAR

      Exactly how is you’re google site going to be a problem with a book?

    • November 29th, 2012 at 8:42 pm - #
      BFBullpup

      GTPedia is a terrible name for both the web site and the book. zondaman2, you should be thankful for the extra exposure your site is sure to get. I didn’t even know yours existed until I Googled the book’s title! You could simply put something in the footer of each page saying that the site is not affiliated with GTP and its book to help minimize confusion.

  18. November 27th, 2012 at 8:32 pm - #
    Jordan

    Hey all, there was a small error in the checkout system which over-estimated shipping charges. If you thought shipping was too expensive, please take another look as this has now been corrected. Sorry for the confusion and thanks for your patience as we work out the bugs in the software.

    • November 28th, 2012 at 6:59 am - #
      Xamado7V

      I got a bit worried by this; but all is well and I got charged correctly.

      Thanks : )

  19. November 27th, 2012 at 8:23 pm - #
    Maddens Raiders

    Ha, I go to Best Buy to pick up the Killzone Trilogy only to come home and see this. Balls out effort guys. Fantastic effort on the greatest racing series to ever grace console systems. I’ll be picking up my copy of your digital version in the next few days. Gran Turismo Forever.

  20. November 27th, 2012 at 8:20 pm - #
    Blood*Specter

    Thats a lot of very good work you two. I will be buying a copy and PDF. This is collectable when it’s all said and done.