Artcade

Artcade
Author: Tim Nicholls
Publisher: Bitmap Books Limited
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Computer games
ISBN: 9780993012976

Gamers who cut their teeth in the arcades will love this trip down memory lane. Artcade is a unique collection of coin-op cabinet marquees, some dating back 40 years to the dawn of video gaming. Originally acquired by Tim Nicholls from a Hollywood props company, this archive of marquees - many of which had suffered damage over time - have now been scanned and digitally restored to their former glory. The full collection of classic arcade cabinet artwork is presented here for the first time in this stunning landscape hardback book, and accompanied by interviews with artists Larry Day and the late Python Anghelo. Relive your mis-spent youth with artwork from dozens of coin-ops including Asteroid, Battlezone, Street Fighter II, Out Run, Moon Patrol, Gyruss, Q*Bert, Bubble Bobble and many more. Each marquee takes up a full double-page spread in the book, and is faithfully recreated using beautiful lithographic printing on the highest quality paper. Tim has spent over a thousand hours assembling the high-resolution scans, restoring the images in Photoshop and color-correcting them back to their vibrant, as-new appearance. The results of all that hard work are now available as a lasting record of the amazing artwork that adorned the arcades during the golden era of coin-op video gaming.

The Encyclopedia of Arcade Video Games

The Encyclopedia of Arcade Video Games
Author: Bill Kurtz
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2004
Genre: Games
ISBN: 9780764319259

Arcade video games have become one of the hottest collectibles around and this book features over 600 photos of the machines that filled arcades during the 1970s and '80s. Includes information about the manufacturers who produced these classic games, a section about video game collectibles, and information on how to start your own collection. Beginning collectors and long-time game enthusiasts alike are sure to enjoy this nostalgic and informative look at the world of arcade video games.

The Sega Arcade Revolution

The Sega Arcade Revolution
Author: Ken Horowitz
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2018-07-06
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1476672253

Long before it took the home video game console market by storm, Sega was already an arcade powerhouse. Parlaying its dominance in coin-operated machines into the home video game boom of the 1980s, the Japan-based company soon expanded with branches in Europe and the U.S., and continues to lead the gaming industry in design and quality. Drawing on interviews with former developers and hundreds of documents, this history follows the rise of Sega, from its electromechanical machines of the mid-1960s to the acquisition of Gremlin Industries to its 2003 merger with Sammy Corporation. Sixty-two of Sega's most popular and groundbreaking games are explored.

Project Arcade

Project Arcade
Author: John St. Clair
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
Total Pages: 609
Release: 2011-01-14
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1118038835

The bestseller returns—completely updated to include the newest hardware, software, and techniques for building your own arcade Interest in classical arcade games remains on the rise, and with a little money, older computer hardware, and a little effort, you can relive your arcade experiences by building your own arcade machine. The hands-on guide begins with a description of the various types of projects that you can undertake. It then progresses to a review of the audio and video options that are available and looks at the selection of game software and cabinet artwork. Ultimately, you’ll learn essential troubleshooting tips and discover how to build arcade controllers and machines that you can enjoy at home with your PC. Serves as a soup-to-nuts guide for building your own arcade machine, from the sheets of wood to the finished product Addresses the variety of arcade controls, including joysticks, buttons, spinners, trackballs, flight yokes, and guns Explains how to interface arcade controls to a computer Shares troubleshooting tips as well as online resources for help and inspiration Project Arcade, Second Edition helps you recapture the enjoyment of your youth that was spent playing arcade games by walking you through the exciting endeavor of building your own full arcade machine.

Pandora's Box: The Mysterious 8th House

Pandora's Box: The Mysterious 8th House
Author: Martin Sebastian Moritz
Publisher: Wessex Astrologer
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2021-08-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781910531587

A 360 Degrees analysis of the astrological 8th house, the place in the chart which includes death, debts, possessiveness, entanglements, sexuality or boundary crossings. With copious case studies, it is entertaining and insightful, a good read that will challenge any level of astrologer - particularly those in the thrall of the 8th house.

Art Of Atari

Art Of Atari
Author: Tim Lapetino
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2016-10-26
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1524101060

Atari is one of the most recognized names in the world. Since its formation in 1972, the company pioneered hundreds of iconic titles including Asteroids, Centipede, and Missile Command. In addition to hundreds of games created for arcades, home video systems, and computers, original artwork was specially commissioned to enhance the Atari experience, further enticing children and adults to embrace and enjoy the new era of electronic entertainment. The Art of Atari is the first official collection of such artwork. Sourced from private collections worldwide, this book spans over 40 years of the company's unique illustrations used in packaging, advertisements, catalogs, and more. Co-written by Robert V. Conte and Tim Lapetino, The Art of Atari includes behind-the-scenes details on how dozens of games featured within were conceived of, illustrated, approved (or rejected), and brought to life! Includes a special Foreword by New York Times bestseller Ernest Cline author of Armada and Ready Player One, soon to be a motion picture directed by Steven Spielberg. Whether you're a fan, collector, enthusiast, or new to the world of Atari, this book offers the most complete collection of Atari artwork ever produced!

The Boy Who Thought Outside the Box

The Boy Who Thought Outside the Box
Author: Marcie Wessels
Publisher: Sterling Children's Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020
Genre: SPORTS & RECREATION
ISBN: 9781454932598

"A picture book biography of Ralph Baer, nicknamed "The Father of Videogames," which shows how a great inventor found a way to transform the early television set into a vehicle for gaming"--

The Brickbuilder

The Brickbuilder
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 702
Release: 1907
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

An architectural monthly.