Gamish

Name: Gamish
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781846149481
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A Graphic History of Gaming

By Edward Ross

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Gamish by Edward Ross is a gorgeously illustrated journey through the history of video games, exploring their evolution from the 1940s prototypes to today’s diverse and mainstream culture. It delves into the politics, history, and personal stories behind games, blending great mainstream hits with indie gems to reveal why gaming captivates over two billion people worldwide.
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This book is ideal for gamers seeking a rich historical context and cultural exploration, comic and graphic novel enthusiasts, and readers curious about the social impact of video games and digital culture.

"This ... illustrated book transports us through the history of video games, from the pioneering prototypes of the 1950s to the modern era of blockbuster hits and ingenious indie gems. Exploring the people and politics behind one of the world's most exciting art-forms, this is a love letter to something that has always been more than just a game."--Back cover.

A thrilling illustrated journey through the history of video games and what they really mean to us

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A thrilling illustrated journey through the history of video games and what they really mean to us.

Golden Axe. The Sims. Half Life. Mega Drive. SNES. Like many teenagers around the world, Edward Ross grew up on a steady diet of video games and fascinating gadgets. As he continued to obsess over video games while drawing comic books, he started wondering what it was that made them more than just a pastime. Why do we play?

This gorgeously illustrated book takes us deep into the history of video games, from the early prototypes created in the late 1940s through the growth of the medium in the 1970s and into the modern era, in which games are a crucial part of mainstream culture. Exploring politics, history and personal stories, and moving seamlessly from the greatest hits to engrossing indie games, Gamish is a love letter to an obsession that has gripped more than two billion people around the world.

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Gamish is hailed as a fascinating and thoughtful read, offering insights not only for gamers but also for newcomers. Reviewers praise its pastel-coloured visual narrative and its exploration of gaming culture. It is described as a warm, fast-paced, and optimistic love letter to gaming in all its forms, inclusive and empowering, perfect both as a deep dive for gaming fans and as an introduction for those new to the medium.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846149481

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 November 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Particular Books

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 171.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 616g

Pages: 208

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Adult Graphic Novels Arts & Culture Computing & Technology Education & Reference Edward Ross Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Fiction Graphic Novels History & Archaeology History & Military Penguin Books

About the Author

Edward Ross is an Edinburgh-based comic-book artist, writer and illustrator. He is the author of the widely acclaimed Filmish- A Graphic Journey through Film and has also worked on a series of science-themed comics.

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