Bitmap Books video game book publisher, announced The Arcade 1971–1999: The Stories Behind Classic Coin-Ops, Told by Their Creators.
A stunningly comprehensive deep dive into the games that changed an industry forever.
Independent video game channel over 20 years on YouTube (since 2006).
Renowned video game journalist Paul Drury (Edge, Retro Gamer) has spent his illustrious career interviewing hundreds of game developers, artists and musicians, bringing an encyclopaedic knowledge of Arcade culture to this latest publication.
The Arcade 1971-1999 features no less than 120 classic coin-ops, where readers will uncover fascinating insights into the favourite titles.
From how Ms. Pac-Man was once a man called Otto, to who actually created Donkey Kong, how Q*bert learned to swear and what really happened on the night when the very first Pong machine was placed in Andy Capp’s Tavern, each title tells its own story in a book that gamers of all ages will find hard to put down.Along with these firsthand accounts, rare personal photos, design sketches, coding notes and all manner of ‘behind the scenes’ material are beautifully detailed, giving a unique insight into the creativity, imagination and ingenuity that brought these legendary games to life. Discover early concept art, licensed from The Strong National Museum of Play, showing the original plans for such Atari classics as Star Wars, Paperboy, Gauntlet and many more.
The author of The Arcade 1971-1999, Paul Drury, highlighted his feelings about the creation of the title,"Arcade games, like so many of my generation, are what introduced me to video games. Being able to talk to their creators has been such a privilege and this book is a culmination of hundreds of conversations with my heroes."
With a foreword written by Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell and an Afterword by Eugene Jarvis, creator of Defender and Robotron, The Arcade 1971-1999 delivers the definitive text on the first thirty years of the arcade industry.
Dedicated to Arcade collectors and video game historians alike, the giants of arcade gaming have offered their thoughts on this must have history of Arcade gaming:
v “Hearing the OG story is always fun. Going from nothing to something feels a bit like magic, and Paul has captured that magic in all these stories.” Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari.
“A very well researched account of how a new industry was created.” Al Alcorn, creator of Pong.
"Hear how legendary digital alchemists turned a blank screen into videogame gold, all in their own words.” Eugene Jarvis, creator of Defender and Robotron.
"Relive the stories behind our favourite games, together in one place." Ed Logg, creator of Asteroids and Gauntlet.
Printed on high-quality paper, thread-sewn binding and with each copy shrink-wrapped, The Arcade 1971-1999 features a hardback cover with a foil blocked illustration, and inside readers are treated to a series of arcade cabinet illustrations by artist Adam Rufino.
The Arcade 1971-1999 is available for global purchase now for £34.99 / $48.00 / €41,95.
Independent video game channel over 20 years on YouTube (since 2006).
The author of The Arcade 1971-1999, Paul Drury, highlighted his feelings about the creation of the title,"Arcade games, like so many of my generation, are what introduced me to video games. Being able to talk to their creators has been such a privilege and this book is a culmination of hundreds of conversations with my heroes."
With a foreword written by Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell and an Afterword by Eugene Jarvis, creator of Defender and Robotron, The Arcade 1971-1999 delivers the definitive text on the first thirty years of the arcade industry.
Dedicated to Arcade collectors and video game historians alike, the giants of arcade gaming have offered their thoughts on this must have history of Arcade gaming:
v “Hearing the OG story is always fun. Going from nothing to something feels a bit like magic, and Paul has captured that magic in all these stories.” Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari.
“A very well researched account of how a new industry was created.” Al Alcorn, creator of Pong.
"Hear how legendary digital alchemists turned a blank screen into videogame gold, all in their own words.” Eugene Jarvis, creator of Defender and Robotron.
"Relive the stories behind our favourite games, together in one place." Ed Logg, creator of Asteroids and Gauntlet.
Printed on high-quality paper, thread-sewn binding and with each copy shrink-wrapped, The Arcade 1971-1999 features a hardback cover with a foil blocked illustration, and inside readers are treated to a series of arcade cabinet illustrations by artist Adam Rufino.
The Arcade 1971-1999 is available for global purchase now for £34.99 / $48.00 / €41,95.
Independent video game channel over 20 years on YouTube (since 2006).