From publisher blurb:
Talamander is a fantasy gamebook where you are the hero! If you've ever played a fighting fantasy or lone wolf gamebook you'll be right at home.
Talamander is an ongoing fantasy adventure, with an over-arching story, that continues from issue to issue. With an ever expanding code word list you'll be able to keep track of your achievements and explore unique interactions with the characters and creatures you meet.
Although this is a direct continuation from issue two, it's also the perfect jumping on point for new readers with a new ready to roll character available.
Do I need to have played issue one and two?
In an ideal world, but if you want to jump onboard with issue three, that's fine! There's a catchup section at the beginning of the magazine where you can roll up a new character and start adventuring.