ARTCADE - The Book of Classic Arcade Game Art (Extended Edition)
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Relive the sights and sounds of the arcade era with ARTCADE: The Book of Classic Arcade Game Art (Extended Edition) – a celebration of the bold artwork and graphic design that defined gaming’s golden age.
Featuring hundreds of beautifully reproduced examples of marquee art and side art, ARTCADE showcases the vibrant visuals that once lined arcades throughout the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.
Inside, you’ll discover artwork inspired by legendary arcade titles such as Pac-Man, Out Run, Street Fighter II, Moon Patrol, R-Type, Choplifter, Double Dragon, Bubble Bobble, Galaga, Donkey Kong and many more – spanning multiple genres and generations of arcade history.
This Extended Edition builds upon the original release with enhanced written content and additional features, making it the definitive version of the book for arcade enthusiasts, collectors, artists and retro gaming fans alike. Alongside the stunning artwork, readers will discover a brand-new exclusive interview with legendary artist Larry Day, whose work includes seminal titles such as Moon Patrol and the pinball machine Catacomb. The book also features an in-depth ‘how-to’ chapter created with contributions from Escape Pod, one of the world’s leading creators of restored arcade artwork — offering fascinating insight into the process of bringing battered coin-op classics back to life.
Presented as a premium hardcover crafted to Bitmap Books’ renowned production standards, the book also comes housed inside a striking glow-in-the-dark slipcase made from heavy board for extra protection.
From neon-soaked racing games and explosive shooters to iconic beat ’em ups and maze classics, ARTCADE is both a carefully curated archive of arcade history and a stunning coffee-table art book celebrating one of gaming’s most visually exciting eras.
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- BJBart J.Verified Buyer1 year agoRated 5 out of 5 starsBrilliant
Slightly unusual format, but still amazing.
An art book so not much to read, lots of lovely art to admire though.
Brilliant hit of nostalgia.
- JGJoe G.Verified Buyer1 year agoRated 5 out of 5 starsAnother Classic from Bitmap Books
Artcade is a gorgeous book that showcases the almost forgotten art of arcades. Meticulously created by the Bitmap Book crew, this piece is another must own for retro video game enthusiasts.
- LDLuke D.Verified Buyer2 years agoRated 5 out of 5 starsQuality publication throughout
Not only is this a delightful and interesting subject matter, it’s a well designed publication. The quality of the book and its hard cover enclosure Is fabulous, and the printing quality is excellent. I live in Montana, US, and I was incredibly surprised with how quickly this product shipped and was delivered. It’s a beautiful book, one I will leave on the coffee table for enjoyment.
- GSGaetan S.Verified Buyer3 years agoRated 5 out of 5 starsWonderful quality
Incredible good quality, the book offer a super view on old Arcade illustrations ! Plus the book and case are beautiful, looks amazing on my bookshelf :)
Oh and last point : I never received a book that well packed ! I was stocked by how careful post packaging has been made ! Fast delivery (to France) and a wonderful service overall
- MLMichael L.Verified Buyer3 years agoRated 5 out of 5 starsElegant Book!
Nice Book!
