Gamish: A Graphic History of Gaming
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*Shortlisted for the British Book Design and Production Award for Graphic Novels*’A love letter to gaming in all its forms – from board games, to role-play, to virtual reality and video games. For fans of gaming, this is the perfect read. For those new to gaming, it is the perfect introduction’ The ScotsmanA thrilling illustrated journey through the history of video games and what they really mean to usPac-Man. Mario. Minecraft. Doom.Ever since he first booted up his brother’s dusty old Atari, comic artist Edward Ross has been hooked on video games. Years later, he began to wonder: what makes games so special? Why do we play? And how do games shape the world we live in?This lovingly illustrated book takes 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, Gamish is a love letter to something that has always been more than just a game.

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Weight 0.616 kg
Dimensions 2 × 17.1 × 23.5 cm
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Format

Hardback
Language

Pages

208
Publisher

Year Published

2020-11-5
Imprint

Publication City/Country

London, United Kingdom
ISBN 10

1846149487
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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Gamish is a fascinating read. Insights for anyone who games, and revelations for those who don't
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Fascinating, revealing and thoughtful … Ross constructs loving, pastel-coloured visual narrative around titles such as Metroid, Doom and Papers Please, exploring not just the timeline of games but also the culture that makes and consumes them

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