Arcade Game Typography presents readers with a fascinating new world of typography – the pixel typeface. Video game designers of the 70s, 80s and 90s faced colour and resolution limitations that stimulated incredible creativity: with letters having to exist in an 8×8 square grid, artists found ways to create expressive and elegant character sets within a tiny canvas.

Featuring pixel typefaces carefully selected from the first decades of arcade video games, Arcade Game Typography presents a previously undocumented ‘outsider typography’ movement, accompanied by insightful commentary from author Toshi Omagari, a Monotype typeface designer himself, and screenshots of the type in use. Exhaustively researched, this book gathers an eclectic typography from hit games such as Super Sprint, Pac-Man, After Burner, Marble Madness, Shinobi, as well as countless lesserknown gems. The book presents its typefaces on a dynamic and decorative grid, taking reference from high-end type specimens while adding a suitably playful twist. Unlike print typefaces, pixel type often has bold colour ‘baked in’ to the characters, so Arcade Game Typography looks unlike any other typography book, fizzing with life and colour.

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52 Assignments: Black & White Photography – This book is a mission brief, a portfolio of photographic workshops, a personalised journal, and an inspirational guide to putting the creativity back into your craft. It is filled with a year’s worth of weekly commissions and concepts for conceiving and composing powerful black and white images. From capturing clouds, reflections, and water to shooting cityscapes, architecture, and vehicles, all the assignments in this book have been written to inspire you to embrace this timeless art and convey the essence of your subject through shades of light and dark alone. Whether you’re photographing natural elements or manmade landscapes, each assignment encourages you to look at the world in a new way, relying on shape, texture, and the source, direction, and intensity of light, rather than colour, to create eye-catching images. Full of technical advice and professional tips, the book includes journal space for you to add your own notes, lists and tech specs, creating a unique journal in which you can record the journey you have made with your imagery. Complete the assignments weekend by weekend over the course of a year, or dip in every time you need to bring a new concept or creative approach to your monochromatic photography.

Assignment topics include:

• Reflections
• Texture
• Tall Buildings
• Streets at Night
• Creative Selfies
• Silhouettes
• Minimalism
• Motion Blur
• Negative Space
• Sunrises
• Decisive Moments

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An inspiring and essential book for everyone interested in improving the way they write. – Brian Minards, School of Advertising, Academy of Art University, San Francisco
Writing copy is often assumed to be a natural talent. However, there are simple techniques you can employ to craft strong written content with ease. This revised edition teaches the art of writing great copy for digital media, branding, advertising, direct marketing, retailing, catalogues, company magazines and internal communications, and aspects of writing for social media are integrated throughout. There are also new interviews and case studies. Using a series of exercises and up-to-date illustrated examples of award-winning campaigns and communication, *Copywriting, Third Edition takes you through step-by-step processes that can help you to write content quickly and effectively.

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More photos are taken than ever before, but most are neglected and unused. This book suggests new creative directions and explains how you can produce distinctive and exciting works of art. Packed with technical advice and in-depth practical detail, it shows you how to use cameras and equipment for experimental photography. There are ideas on how to develop a creative eye and a personal photographic style. It explains when to use the rules of composition, and when to break them and shows you how to create amazing pictures from everyday objects. It provides inspiration, ideas and techniques for making abstract and pattern pictures, and using textures for artistic impact. Finally, it advises on using software to convert pictures to artwork and how to present art images for maximum effect. Through step-by-step guides and stunning examples, it also helps you create images that tell a personal story. It’s an essential guide to help you take photos that count, not just click away.

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This second volume of Future Press’ Elden Ring – Books of Knowledge is dedicated to the many creatures that inhabit the game’s world and the arsenal of armaments you can acquire to deal with them. Every enemy and boss you’ll encounter and every armament you can find is presented with artwork and stats in a beautifully designed, premium hardcover volume.

Learning to Fight

The first chapter provides an in-depth battle primer, fully explaining all of the combat-related gameplay elements. If you want to know exactly how every aspect of the game’s combat works, look no further; we’ll show you how to excel with any play style.

The Bestiary

The Lands Between is teeming with all manner of beasts, and we don’t spare a single page dissecting and analysing them here. We present thoroughly tested combat strategies that don’t require specific items or skills and account for every play style. Learn how to overcome even the toughest of foes, from the lowliest of wretches to the Shardbearers themselves.

The Armaments

Elden Ring features an unparalleled selection of weapons, spells, armor and special abilities to experiment with― the variety on offer is dazzling. We catalogue all of them in an easy to reference format with complete stats for all upgrade levels to make working on builds a pleasure.

The Complete Package

As with Volume I, this book is designed to chronicle everything about Elden Ring and be an impeccable source of reference. Easy to pick up and read, even those who’ve already played through the game should find it full of fascinating insights. With that in mind, Volume II also includes an exclusive interview with Elden Ring’s Director, Hidetaka Miyazaki.

Premium Production

This hardcover book is manufactured using the finest papers and most durable binding process befitting of a true collector’s piece. It comes with four carefully selected art prints and a bookmark ribbon for ease of reference.

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This second volume of Future Press’ Elden Ring – Books of Knowledge is dedicated to the many creatures that inhabit the game’s world and the arsenal of armaments you can acquire to deal with them. Every enemy and boss you’ll encounter and every armament you can find is presented with artwork and stats in a beautifully designed, premium hardcover volume.

Learning to Fight

The first chapter provides an in-depth battle primer, fully explaining all of the combat-related gameplay elements. If you want to know exactly how every aspect of the game’s combat works, look no further; we’ll show you how to excel with any play style.

The Bestiary

The Lands Between is teeming with all manner of beasts, and we don’t spare a single page dissecting and analysing them here. We present thoroughly tested combat strategies that don’t require specific items or skills and account for every play style. Learn how to overcome even the toughest of foes, from the lowliest of wretches to the Shardbearers themselves.

The Armaments

Elden Ring features an unparalleled selection of weapons, spells, armor and special abilities to experiment with― the variety on offer is dazzling. We catalogue all of them in an easy to reference format with complete stats for all upgrade levels to make working on builds a pleasure.

The Complete Package

As with Volume I, this book is designed to chronicle everything about Elden Ring and be an impeccable source of reference. Easy to pick up and read, even those who’ve already played through the game should find it full of fascinating insights. With that in mind, Volume II also includes an exclusive interview with Elden Ring’s Director, Hidetaka Miyazaki.

Premium Production

This hardcover book is manufactured using the finest papers and most durable binding process befitting of a true collector’s piece. It comes with four carefully selected art prints and a bookmark ribbon for ease of reference.

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A full-color, lavishly illustrated introduction to the world of Final Fantasy VII Remake, presenting information on characters, settings, gameplay, and more!

With its captivating characters, striking visual design, and intense gameplay, Final Fantasy VII set a new standard for the RPG genre and became one of the top video game releases of all time. Now, with Final Fantasy VII Remake, players return to Midgar in a stunning new rendition of a timeless classic. This World Preview volume offers both new players and longtime fans essential information on characters, settings, gameplay, and more, as well as introductory comments from producer Yoshinori Kitase and director Tetsuya Nomura.

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Dress to impress! The Outfit you rock when you drop from the Battle Bus makes a big statement about who you are. This all-new official collectors’ edition from Epic Games showcases the most exciting looks that have appeared in the latest seasons. Whether your choice of Outfit is fresh, fun, or fearsome, you’ll find the style that’s right for you here.

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
Get the lowdown to your look with top tips, stats, and facts.

COOL CUSTOMIZING
Check out the hottest Gliders, Back Bling, and Pets from Fortnite Chapter 2

GET THE GEAR
Psych out your enemies with the best new Outfits – which will you be adding to YOUR locker?

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ALL THE CRAZIEST HIGHLIGHTS FROM FORTNITE’S LATEST SEASONS IN THE BRAND-NEW OFFICIAL ANNUAL FROM EPIC GAMES
It’s been another wild ride in the world of Fortnite, with new challenges, rewards, map changes, and awesome Outfits keeping the game as fresh as ever. Now, in this official yearbook from Epic Games, you can relive all the major Battle Royale stories and surprises from the past 12 months. Packed full of fun features, cool artwork, quizzes, and exclusive inside knowledge, this is essential reading for any Fortnite fan.

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Delve into the world of Genshin Impact in this beautiful memento showcasing hundreds of illustrations.

Genshin Impact is a free-to-play open-world adventure RPG that brings players to the visually stunning world of Teyvat. Take on the role of the mysterious “Traveler,” who sets off on a journey to discover the fate of their lost sibling and unveils unique cultures, stories, and vast surrounding landscapes, as well as the mysterious secrets of Teyvat along the way.

Genshin Impact: The Official Art Book Vol. 1 comes presented in a deluxe slipcase and features gorgeous artwork that celebrates moments, characters, and storylines from up to Version 1.6 of the hugely successful game. Packed full of character designs, promotional art, character trailer art, and commemorative illustrations, this book is perfect for any Genshin Impact fan.

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A hardcover tome that authentically recreates Atreus’ journal as seen in God of War, with expanded lore written in collaboration with game director Cory Barlog!

The hit game is brought to life in a tangible and exciting new way as readers are invited to plumb the lore of God of War through the eyes of Kratos’ son, Atreus. This hardcover volume chronicles Atreus and Kratos’ journey through the fabled Nine Realms, from the Wildwoods of Midgard to the mountains of Jötunheim and beyond. In addition to the record of their mythic journey, this wonderous collection also includes a bestiary that was assembled during those travels, intimate dossiers of the characters that inhabit the masterfully crafted universe, and much more!

Dark Horse Books and Santa Monica Studios present God of War: Lore and Legends. This lovingly produced edition is a must own item for any fan of God of War.

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A comprehensive collection of enemies and items, potions to poes, an expansion of the lore touched upon in Hyrule Historia, concept art, screencaps, maps, main characters and how they relate, languages, and much, much more, including an exclusive interview with Series Producer, Eiji Aonuma! This, the last of The Goddess Collection trilogy, which includes Hyrule Historia and Art & Artifacts, is a treasure trove of explanations and information about every aspect of The Legend of Zelda universe!

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YouTube sensation Andrew Huang offers practical tips and hard-won advice for creatives seeking financial stability while staying authentic.

How does a musician with acute hearing loss, a refusal to perform live, and no industry connections carve a path to millions of followers and lucrative royalty checks? In Make Your Own Rules, Andrew Huang shares stories from his two decades as a music industry misfit and offers advice on both the artistic and business sides of working as a creator in our digital era.

Beginning with auctioning his songwriting skills on eBay as a teenager, Andrew continuously found new ways to thrive in a music career over the last twenty-plus years. His storied career and hard-won wisdom can help aspiring digital creatives find success as well. Organized by sections on building your creative foundations, growing an audience in the digital age, making money, and staying true to yourself, Make Your Own Rules pairs personal anecdotes with concrete advice applicable to any freelance digital creator. You’ll learn how Andrew became an early adopter of sharing music online—for free!—and how he leveraged social media to grow an organic following and amass millions of song streams and video views. Additional chapters provide insight into his designing an online course and music production tools that have been used by tens of thousands of people, and how he created revenue streams for himself that didn’t exist previously.

With open-minded perseverance, Andrew made up his own rules for life. His unlikely journey will inspire creators to find opportunity, financial stability, and fun in their pursuits.

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