Vicky Carne
Vicky Carne is a British entrepreneur known for her contributions to the video game industry during the 1980s as the founder of Mosaic Publishing.[1]
Early Career
Prior to establishing Mosaic Publishing, Carne worked in traditional publishing, notably at Haymarket and Sinclair Browne.[2][not in citation given]
Mosaic Publishing
In 1983, Carne founded Mosaic Publishing in London, aiming to bridge literature and interactive entertainment. The company specialized in adapting popular books and television series into video games, a concept referred to as "bookware."[3][not in citation given]
Notable collaborations included: - The Saga of Erik the Viking: An adaptation of Terry Jones's children's book, developed by Level 9 Computing.[4] - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾: Based on Sue Townsend's novel, this game achieved significant commercial success, selling over 100,000 units.[5][not in citation given]
Later Ventures
After her tenure in video game publishing, Carne returned to traditional publishing in the 1990s. She later founded Business Books Direct and co-founded Email Reaction Ltd, a communications service provider, where she served as managing director as of 2016.[6]
Current Endeavors
Carne currently operates as "The Dog Coach," offering online dog training courses and resources.[7]
References
- ↑ "8-Bit Female Pioneers in Gaming". Antstream. 8 March 2019. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Industry Veterans and Early Video Game Publishing". Edge Online. 20 February 2025. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Mosaic Publishing: The Early Days of Video Game Adaptations". Retro Gamer. 29 December 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Missed Classic: The Saga of Erik the Viking". Adventure Gamer Blog. January 2018. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
- ↑ "UK Video Game Publishing in the 80s". Game Developer. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
- ↑ "About Business Books Direct". Business Books Direct. Retrieved March 14, 2025.[dead link]
- ↑ "The Dog Coach". The Dog Coach Online. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
External Links
- [The Dog Coach Official Website](https://www.thedogcoachonline.com/)
- [Vicky Carne on LinkedIn](https://uk.linkedin.com/in/vicky-carne)
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