Description: A Handheld History by Lost in Cult A Handheld History is a unique celebration of portable platforms and their iconic games. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A Handheld History is a unique celebration of portable platforms and their iconic games. Forty years ago, businessmen fiddling with calculators inspired Gunpei Yokoi to create the Game & Watch. Ever since then, handheld gaming has been hugely influential, spawning communities who trade Pokémon in the playground and share Miis on the subway. This introspective adventure will delve into decades of gaming memories and reconnect you to that long car journey full of discarded AA batteries before speeding ahead to the contemporary days of blockbusters in your backpack.Handheld gaming is celebrated loudly, proudly, and across hundreds of beautifully assembled pages of art and essays. Featuring words from many incredible voices, this is an unmissable ode to the gaming device that you keep close to your heart – right in your jacket pocket.Words and art by:Alex OlneyAshensBob WulffBrandon SaltalamacchiaBrian CrecenteHannah Kwan CosselmonJanet GarciaJason BradburyJeff GrubbJonathan TraynorKevin KensonLarry Bundy Jr.Mike DiverRaul HigueraStephen Maurice GrahamPlus many more!Made in collaboration with Retro Dodo. This edition published in partnership with Expanse, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers. Author Biography Lost In Cult is an independent book publisher and design studio based in the United Kingdom dedicated to celebrating video games as a culturally significant art form. Lost In Cult puts the industrys best writers and artists in conversation with the mediums most important works and creators to examine their rich, often-overlooked history. With a dual emphasis on long-form prose and bespoke artwork, Lost In Cult challenges curiously-minded games enthusiasts to consider the field differently, exploring themes and ideas which conceptualise both perennial classics and overlooked gems through contemporary lenses. Review "It would make a welcome addition to any old-school handheld fans bookshelf or coffee table." – Gamespot"The book offers plenty of visual stimuli. From vintage poster design and retro illustrations to satisfying breakdowns of console hardware, there is something inspiring for everyone." – Creative Review"Each piece encapsulates the feelings of joy and playfulness that come with portable gaming, whether its trading Pokémon with your mates on the school bus or exploring vast worlds on a tiny matrix screen from the sanctuary of your bed." – Thumbsticks"As someone who grew up near-exclusively on handheld gaming, seeing the personal stories, anecdotes and a timeline of the medium played out in one unique and weighty book was enough to bring a tear to my eye." – GGRecon"This book lays out a timeline of handheld gaming since the beginning, with vibrant displays showcasing each device and their impact. The release serves not only as a collection of history, but also a study of aesthetics over the years." – Screenrant"A Handheld History offers a new and personalised perspective on gaming history, and opens up significantly more space for intellectual conversations surrounding gaming in the traditional sphere." – TheGamer Promotional A comprehensive celebration of handheld consoles and their iconic games from indie journal publisher Lost In Cult Details ISBN0008598177 Author Lost in Cult Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Year 2023 ISBN-13 9780008598174 Format Hardcover Imprint Expanse Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 272 ISBN-10 0008598177 Alternative 9780008606558 Audience General DEWEY 794.814167 NZ Release Date 2023-10-12 AU Release Date 2023-10-12 Publication Date 2023-10-12 UK Release Date 2023-10-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151284937;
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