Bitmap Books is a writer devoted to giving readers an in-depth take a look at the historical past of gaming and the franchises which have left a long-lasting impression. Its titles embody all the pieces from a take a look at SNES artwork to the whole historical past of Metal Slug–though they’re usually bought out at Amazon or marked up by resellers. Fortunately, a two of the writer’s hottest and lovely books are getting reprints, with preorders now open forward of their September 3 launch.
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Clocking in at over 650 pages, this book gives you an expansive look at the landscape of JRPGs. It discusses everything from Pokemon and Dragon Quest to Final Fantasy and Megami Tensei. It also covers multiple eras, starting with retro 8-bit titles before jumping to modern releases. The book itself is a work of art, with a hardcover design that uses special pantone inks and metallic foil accents.
$45
Much like the book above, Go Straight is a book dedicated to a single genre of games–side-scrolling beat-’em-ups. It examines over 200 games across nearly four decades, including hits like Kung-Fu Master, Streets of Rage 4, and Golden Axe. The book is a hefty 456 pages and features a vibrant hardcover design that’d look great in a game room or displayed on a coffee table.
While those are the only two books up for preorder, you’ll find plenty of other Bitmap Books up for grabs at Amazon. Here is a take a look at a number of of our favorites.