A new in-depth book going into the history of Pokemon is set to launch in Spain on July 6, 2018 for EUR19.95.

The 248 pages book, titled Pokémon: History and Evolution of a Phenomenon, is authored by Sergio C. González and completely written in Castilian.

In Sergio’s latest the work, the author explains in detail the origins of Pokemon and how it grew from a simple idea into the worldwide phenomenon that we know today. Sergio also provides the reader anecdotes in order to help them better understand the Pokemon universe.

All proceeds from Pokemon: History and Evolution of a Phenomenon will go into researching childhood cancer, also known as Juegaterapia in Spanish.

Here’s the full description of the book:

With twenty-two years of history and more than three hundred million units sold globally, the Pokémon saga has been established as one of the most important not only in the world of video games but also other entertainment media.

The Pokémon phenomenon is fundamental to understanding a large part of the videogame industry. The second best-selling saga in the history of this medium serves as a pillar to understand the language established among millions of people who, for some reason, establish a non-verbal bond that everyone understands in their own way.

More than 300 million units sold worldwide, 23,600 million letters distributed and the ability to absorb audiences of all ages have found that the construction of that idea is far from having said its last word.

His idiosyncrasy and philosophy have been key to this phenomenon has become a universal language.

Pokémon: history and evolution of a phenomenon of Sergio González invites the reader to know the construction of the license from its origins; understand that language knowing those who have made it possible with data, anecdotes, curiosities and the growth experienced in all generations to date including their other cultural derivatives.

Purchase the book online here (ships within Spain). Pre-orders come with exclusive stickers, bookmarks, and other items.