Jack Thompson publishes book to promote anti-videogame cause

Notorious anti-videogames campaigner Jack Thompson has published a new book aimed at encouraging parents to join his crusade against violence in the media.

Titled Out of Harm's Way, the book's cover bills it as the story of "One man's relentless crusade to topple media giants and save your children from videogame madness."

"Jack, an outraged father and activist lawyer, is on a mission to protect children from the violent and obscene video games, music lyrics, shock jock radio shows, and television programs he says are creating a culture of violence and degradation," reads the back cover.

"Going beyond outrage, Thompson chronicles his own spiritual journey from bystander to activist and offers the sociological, medical, scientific, and legal evidence that will motivate all Americans - especially parents - to get involved."

Thompson's book has yet to top the bestsellers' list, with an Amazon sales ranking of 36,356 and average reader rating of just one star.

Out of Harm's Way is out now, priced USD 19.99.