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Art of Atari is one of five esssential retro gaming books for your collection, all of which are available from Funstock.co.uk
In the past 6 months, Funstock have added a number of exciting new titles to their collection of retro gaming books: stunning visual compendiums celebrate video game art at its finest, while anthologies and guides lift the lid on how our favourite consoles came to be.
So whether it’s the secrets of the PlayStation’s development, a collection of Atari’s greatest video game art or a visual guide to the NES – there’s something to satisfy every retro gamer.
They all look gorgeous, but being a massive fan of the Atari 2600 VCS, Art of Atari is the one that caught my eye. Since 1972, Atari have pioneered hundreds of iconic arcade and console titles including Asteroids, Centipede and Missile Command. Atari commissioned unique original artwork alongside each game and Art of Atari is the first official collection of the brand’s incredible artwork – beautifully displayed in this stunning 352 page hardback book.
Check this one out here!
There’s also:
Undisputed Street Fighter: (link)
- From the original Arcade game to Street Fighter V on your favourite modern consoles – few series can rival Street Fighter for longevity, nor for impact on the video games industry.
Undisputed Street Fighter takes you on a journey through the entire Street Fighter world. From original concept drawings and graphics to the iconic characters and their evolution – right up to modern day.
The PlayStation Anthology: (link)
- Sony’s first foray into the home console market burst onto the scene in 1994 and in doing so redefined our understanding of what a games console could do. It also introduced us to video game classics such as Gran Turismo and Silent Hill.
The PlayStation Anthology reveals all about the PlayStation world – throw yourself back into one of the most exciting periods in the history of gaming!
The Story of the Commodore 64 in Pixels: (link)
- The Commodore 64 (or simply C64) launched in 1982 and went on to become the best selling single computer model of all time! Loved for its superior sound and graphics, the C64 also boasts some of the greatest retro games of all time.
Chris Wilkins’ The Story of the Commodore 64 in Pixels takes you on a journey through the entire history of the C64 and its games. Each game is presented via a stunning double page spread, letting you relive every title in its full 8-bit glory!
NES/Famicom: A Visual Compendium: (link)
- Nintendo’s little 8-bit console captured our imagination and our hearts with titles such as Super Mario Bros, Donkey Kong and The Legend of Zelda.
NES/Famicom: A Visual Compendium showcases the very best pixel art, product design and box art for both the NES and Famicom consoles via 536 vibrant pages.
Check them all out at Funstock!
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