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A Handheld History

By Lost in Cult
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A Handheld History by Lost in Cult provides an engaging exploration of portable gaming. It delves into the evolution, impact, and cultural significance of various handheld consoles over the decades, blending nostalgic reflections with technical insights to celebrate the enduring appeal of gaming on the go.
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This book may appeal to you if you love exploring the evolution of handheld gaming and the cultural impact of portable technology. It's perfect for those who appreciate a blend of nostalgic storytelling and insightful commentary on how these devices have shaped the gaming world.

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A Handheld History

A Handheld History is a unique celebration of portable platforms and their iconic games.

A comprehensive celebration of handheld consoles and their iconic games from indie journal publisher Lost In Cult

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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 Olney

Ashens

Bob Wulff

Brandon Saltalamacchia

Brian Crecente

Hannah Kwan Cosselmon

Janet Garcia

Jason Bradbury

Jeff Grubb

Jonathan Traynor

Kevin Kenson

Larry Bundy Jr.

Mike Diver

Raul Higuera

Stephen Maurice Graham

Plus many more!

Made in collaboration with Retro Dodo. This edition published in partnership with Expanse, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.

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The book celebrates the nostalgia of handheld gaming with visually rich illustrations, personal stories, and historical timelines that appeal to gaming enthusiasts. It brings to life the joy and playfulness of portable gaming experiences while providing a detailed study of the evolution and aesthetic impact of handheld devices. The work is noted for encouraging intellectual discussions around gaming, making it a treasured collectible for fans of the genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008598174

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Expanse

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 1120g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

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 industry's best writers and artists in conversation with the medium's 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.

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