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Commodore 64: a visual compendium
Featuring pioneering titles such as Mercenary, Uridium, Sentinel, Impossible Mission and Elite.
Coming soon, register your interest here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/commodore-64-a-visual-compendium-expanded-edition
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Mayhem in Monsterland - Featured in our book - Commodore 64: a visual compendium
Discover the vast library of games that made the Commodore 64 the most popular home computer of the 1980s.
Coming soon, register your interest here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/commodore-64-a-visual-compendium-expanded-edition
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Run ‘n’ Gun: A History of On-Foot Shooters 🏃♂️🔫
Begins with 1975’s Gun Fight and the birth of the run ’n’ gun genre, before marching onward throughout the decades, with over 300 games featured.
Out now: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/run-n-gun-a-history-of-on-foot-shooters
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Aliens - Featured in our book - Run ‘n’ Gun: A History of On-Foot Shooters 🏃♂️🔫
Covers 40 years of run ’n’ gun history across over 496 gorgeous pages.
Out now: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/run-n-gun-a-history-of-on-foot-shooters
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Atari 2600/7800: a visual compendium
Packed full of unique images, interviews and info.
Coming soon, register your interest here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/atari-2600-7800-a-visual-compendium
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Pitfall! - Featured in our book - Atari 2600/7800: a visual compendium
With dozens of articles and interviews, and featuring more than 200 games, it’s a must-have for Atari fans and collectors alike.
Coming soon, register your interest here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/atari-2600-7800-a-visual-compendium
#bitmapbooks #booktok #retrogaming #gaming #atari #bookstodon
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A Tale of Two Halves: The History Of Football Video Games ⚽️
Hits the back of the net with expert analysis of over 400 football games.
Score a copy: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-tale-of-two-halves
#bitmapbooks #bookstagram #football #soccer #gaming #bookstodon @MossRC
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A Tale of Two Halves: The History Of Football Video Games ⚽️
Numerous gaming platforms are covered in A Tale of Two Halves, from the Atari 2600 and C64 to the Collecovison, via the Amiga line, PlayStation 1, Xbox 360, Arcades, and many more.
Score a copy: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-tale-of-two-halves
#bitmapbooks #bookstagram #football #soccer #gaming #bookstodon
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ARTCADE - The Book of Classic Arcade Game Art (Extended Edition)
This amazing collection of cabinet artwork will be a warm reminder of carefree days spent feeding 10-pence pieces into cash-hungry coin-ops.
Reprints due 14th September, get a stock alert: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/artcade-the-book-of-classic-arcade-game-art-extended-edition
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Snow Bros. - Featured in our book - ARTCADE - The Book of Classic Arcade Game Art (Extended Edition)
Offers a unique view of the striking artwork that adorned coin-op cabinets, now revised and extended
Reprints due 14th September, get a stock alert: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/artcade-the-book-of-classic-arcade-game-art-extended-edition
#bitmapbooks #books #retrogaming #arcade #snowbros #bookstodon
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Hurt Me Plenty: The Ultimate Guide to First-Person Shooters 2003–2010
Featuring in-depth research and hundreds of screenshots, Hurt Me Plenty covers both classic and
obscure titles from 2003–2010.Hurry, low stock: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/hurt-me-plenty-the-ultimate-guide-to-first-person-shooters-2003-2010
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The visual compendium series celebrates the game libraries of the world’s most popular consoles and home computers, bringing you screenshots, game art, artist interviews, and more.
Check out our collection: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/visual-compendiums
#bitmapbooks #books #retrogaming #gaming #visualcompendium #bookstodon
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A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games
This high-quality book is lovingly presented in hardback with special inks and thread binding.
Out now: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-guide-to-japanese-role-playing-games
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A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games
Featuring every major JRPG across the last four decades, an unmissable resource for dedicated fans.
Out now: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-guide-to-japanese-role-playing-games
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50 Indie Games that Changed the World
Ever wondered how hard it is to develop a video game and bring it to market without the support of a major publisher? Check out 50 Indie Games That Changed the World to find out: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/50-indie-games-that-changed-the-world
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50 Indie Games that Changed the World
Each game’s chapter in is also accompanied by a raft of behind-the-scenes concept art and high-quality screenshots.
Out now: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/50-indie-games-that-changed-the-world
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A Gremlin in the Works
A nostalgic trip back to the pioneering days of UK game development.
Special offer, £5.00 off: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-gremlin-in-the-works
#bitmapbooks #retrogaming #gaming #gremlingraphics #bookstodon
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Have you read our latest blog - THE GBA AT 25: CELEBRATING NINTENDO'S PIXEL POWERHOUSE
Read here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/blogs/news/the-gba-at-25-celebrating-nintendos-pixel-powerhouse
Thank you to Faith Johnson ✍️
If you’re interested in reading about more the gba, check out our book - The Unofficial GBA Pixel Book
Out now: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-gba-pixel-book
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Leaps + Bounds: a Visual Guide to Nine Console Generations
Pairs premium paper, stunning print quality, and bold design with gaming history.
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Leaps + Bounds: a Visual Guide to Nine Console Generations
A premium hardback with 330+ pages celebrating gaming history.
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“This feels like a definitive way to document one of the most important franchises in arcade history.”
Shout out to The Gaming Outsider for their review of our book - Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History
Check out the full review: https://thegamingoutsider.com/2026/05/15/fatal-fury-garou-densetsu-the-ultimate-history-announced-by-bitmap-books/mszymanski/
Buy the book: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/fatal-fury-garou-densetsu-the-ultimate-history
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“The giant dual-page screenshots capturing special moves, backdrops and characters are the star of the show.”
Thank you so much to The Express for their review of our book - Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History
Check out the full review: https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/gaming/2217273/fatal-furygarou-densetsu-ultimate-history
Buy the book: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/fatal-fury-garou-densetsu-the-ultimate-history
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Trigger Happy: A Visual Celebration of Video Game Controllers 🎮🕹️
Proudly showcases 200 controllers from 1976–2024.
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Trigger Happy: A Visual Celebration of Video Game Controllers 🎮🕹️
Features iconic devices such the Atari CX40, Competition Pro, PlayStation DualShock, QuickShot, and Resident Evil’s infamous Chainsaw.
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The Unofficial SNES Pixel Book
A 272-page exploration of the biggest games and genres of the Super Nintendo era, featuring all your favourites 16-bit titles.
Coming soon, register your interest here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-snes-pixel-book
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Pilotwings - Featured in our book - The Unofficial SNES Pixel Book
Boasting lavish design, hundreds of screen grabs and cut-outs, plus sprawling multi-screen bosses and levels.
Coming soon, register your interest here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-snes-pixel-book
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The Secret History of Mac Gaming: Expanded Edition
Now favoured by creatives, the Apple Mac was once a pioneer in videogaming, introducing a variety of new and innovative game designs.
Coming soon, register your interest here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-secret-history-of-mac-gaming-expanded-edition
#bitmapbooks #books #gaming #apple #mactintosh #bookstodon @MossRC
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Déjà vu - Featured in our book - The Secret History of Mac Gaming: Expanded Edition
This newly expanded book by award-winning writer Richard Moss showcases the Mac’s gaming credentials in meticulous detail.
Coming soon, register your interest here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-secret-history-of-mac-gaming-expanded-edition
#bitmapbooks #books #gaming #apple #mactintosh #bookstodon @MossRC
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS: The Ultimate History
Officially endorsed, and packed with interviews and exclusive archival material, this remarkable 544-page book reveals the history of this much-loved versus fighter.
Coming soon, register your interest here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-king-of-fighters-the-ultimate-history
#bitmapbooks #books #kingoffighters #gaming #snk #bookstodon
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS: The Ultimate History
Packed with game imagery, exclusive interviews and never-before-seen archival material.
Coming soon, register your interest here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-king-of-fighters-the-ultimate-history
#bitmapbooks #books #kingoffighters #gaming #snk #bookstodon