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The Book of Vintage Board Games

History and Entertainment from the Late 18th to the Beginning of the 20th Century (Old Fashioned Board Games)
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Discover and Delight in Old-Fashioned Board Games from the Past Discover the world of old-fashioned board games from Wall Street Journal-acclaimed Adrian Seville, an international expert on the cultural history of printed board games. The golden age of board games. Explore the world of vintage board... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Discover and Delight in Old-Fashioned Board Games from the Past

Discover the world of old-fashioned board games from Wall Street Journal-acclaimed Adrian Seville, an international expert on the cultural history of printed board games.

The golden age of board games. Explore the world of vintage board games in this lavishly illustrated book that traces their evolution and cultural significance. From geography and moral lessons to just fun, discover the diverse array of old-fashioned board games from a bygone era.

Step back in time. This book offers a glimpse into where games started in Europe and the emergence of board games in America.

Inside explore:

  • The history of geography board games and more
  • Distant lands through war or journey board games
  • A treasure trove of beautifully designed boards each reflecting its unique historical context

If you enjoyed board game books such as Board and Table Games from Many Civilizations, Oxford History of Board Games, or Seven Games: A Human History, then you will love Adrian Seville's The Book of Vintage Board Games.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781684813902

Publisher: Mango Media

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 December 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Mango Media

Illustration: color photographs throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 177.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Adrian Seville is an international expert on the cultural history of printed board games and has lectured widely on his research, both in Europe and America. He studied at Cambridge and Edinburgh universities before joining the staff of City University, London, where he was Academic Registrar. His New York exhibition of board games at the Grolier Club in 2016 was described by The Wall Street Journal as "a mind-opening cultural event." He has written the books The Cultural Legacy of the Royal Game of the Goose and Vintage Board Games. Adrian currently resides in Royston, England, United Kingdom.

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