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 Scotsman
A thrilling illustrated journey through the history of video games and what they really mean to us
Pac-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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Additional information
| Publisher | Particular Books, 1st edition (5 Nov. 2020) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 208 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1846149487 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1846149481 |
| Dimensions | 17.15 x 2.03 x 23.5 cm |
by Nicola
Ink on cover was smudged and loads of sticky fingerprints all over the outside. The inside looks to be okay!
by EmilyRo
Edward Ross takes the art of gaming to the highest and deepest levels of thought in a enjoyable, beautiful journey through gaming and the art of play. He captures a universal human experience of play and our desire to be connected through play in our own world and beyond to others. It’s well researched and references so many amazing games, consoles and the evolution of tech and human ingenuity and story telling. A great gift for gamers and anyone interested in tech and lovers of graphic novels that tell a great story. I love mine ,and I’m deff going back to play through it again and again. Press play get it and start.
by Mr. Damien Arness-dalton
I loved this book, it’s the best thing i’ve ever read about video games. It was clever, entertaining, beautifully drawn and really informative.
I’ve been playing computer games since the wooden Atari and spend a fair amount of my free time still playing and reading about gaming. This book is easily the best book i’ve ever read on the subject, it looks back on the history of games in general from ancient counter games, through chess, right up to the modern day and cutting edge technology.
I definitely learned a lot about games, everything was really well researched and put together, with amazing illustrations throughout and loads of video game easter eggs to find.
I’d recommend this for any game lover or for people who want to know more about the subject.
by EmilyRo
Decent book but came a little dirty.
by Mr. Damien Arness-dalton
A fantastic book! The illustrations are creative and have a great, unique style – full of humour and beautiful detail. The text tells a wonderful story as well as being informative and insightful. If you like gaming, especially video games, I highly recommend this one. I bought a copy direct from the author and he even illustrated and signed it for me!
by Deb Cat
Got it as a gift for the Man in my life who is a true gamer and he absolutely loved it. Creates nostalgia for games of the past and intrigue to game you’d love to play, but haven’t yet
by Scottish Footie
My son has devoured this book. A keen gamer, we’ve been trying to find some books that are able to hold his attention as well as a game or any Ernest Cline book. This has done it and it’s so much more than the assumptions I had from its graphic novel format. This is an engaging, intellectual look at games–in all their forms, from ancient to modern times–and does so with wit, insight and even a bit of controversy. There’s a better discussion of the issues of violence in gaming in this book than you’ll find in the media. And they don’t shy away from some of the hot button points and discuss them very very well. This is just a small part of the book, but a good example of how well-presented and rounded the author has been in tackling such a wide-ranging subject.
by Kirsty
Bought for husband who can’t be bothered to read; he devoured this book within a couple of weeks and was raving about it!