Bitmap Books

The Games That Weren’t

Boasting never-before-seen screenshots and pre-production art, plus exclusive interviews, The Games That Weren’t delves into the mysteries of video games that never saw the light of day.

Out now: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-games-that-werent

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The Art of Point-And-click Adventure Games

Featuring such classics as The Secret of Monkey Island, Discworld, Bladerunner, Maniac Mansion and the King’s Quest series

Out now: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-art-of-point-click-adventure-games

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ARTCADE - The Book of Classic Arcade Game Art (Extended Edition)

Features coin-op cabinet artwork plus expert commentary, beautiful presented in a unique landscape format.

Reprints due 19th August, 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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Commodore Amiga: a visual compendium

Relive the halcyon gaming days of the Commodore Amiga in this stunning visual compendium.

Reprints due in October, get a stock alert here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/commodore-amiga-a-visual-commpendium

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Atari 2600/7800: a visual compendium

At 528 pages, Atari 2600/7800: a visual compendium provides an exhaustive overview of Atari’s iconic games machines.

Coming soon, register your interest here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/atari-2600-7800-a-visual-compendium

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Happy Birthday to Dragon Quest, released in Japan on the Famicom 40 years ago today 🐲🎂

Check it out in our book - A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games

Out now: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-guide-to-japanese-role-playing-games

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Moon Patrol - Featured in our book - ARTCADE - The Book of Classic Arcade Game Art (Extended Edition)

At 356 pages and featuring cabinet artwork from around 300 arcade classics, this unique volume is a fantastic reminder of the golden age of coin-operated video games.

Reprints due 19th August, 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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Happy Birthday to Dragon Quest, released in Japan on the Famicom 40 years ago today 🐲🎂

Check it out in our book - A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games

Out now: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-guide-to-japanese-role-playing-games

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Agony - Featured in our book - Commodore Amiga: a visual compendium

420 pages packed with classic 16-bit games.

Reprints due in October, get a stock alert here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/commodore-amiga-a-visual-commpendium

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Commodore 64: a visual compendium

Rediscover the greatest games of the Commodore 64, with this high-quality, full-colour compendium.

Hurry, only 5% stock remaining: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/commodore-64-a-visual-compendium-expanded-edition

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Are you enjoying the World Cup?🏆⚽️

International Superstar Soccer Deluxe - Featured in our book - A Tale of Two Halves: The History Of Football Video Games ⚽️

Featuring over 400 games!

Score a copy: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-tale-of-two-halves

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50 Indie Games that Changed the World

Explores the inception, development, and legacy of some of the most important titles of the digital download era.

Reprints due 21st May, get a stock alert: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/50-indie-games-that-changed-the-world

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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.

Reprints available 16 April, get a stock alert here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-guide-to-japanese-role-playing-games

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Metal Slug: The Ultimate History

A loving homage to SNK’s comedy shooter, beautifully produced with 452 colourful pages, special Pantone inks, black foil-block cover and the finest possible print quality.

Buy here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/metal-slug-the-ultimate-history

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Happy Easter from the team at Bitmap Books 🐣🐰

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Thank you so much to everyone who pre-ordered our latest book - Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History

Our fantastic team will start shipping them out today 🛳️🚚📦

For those of you who purchased the Collector’s Edition, look out for our special packaging in the image.

There are still a few copies left, grab yours here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/fatal-fury-garou-densetsu-the-ultimate-history-collectors-edition

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Pre-orders are now open for our latest book - Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History

Covers every game in the series, from the famed NEOGEO console and arcade titles, to Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition, Fatal Fury: First Contact, Garou: Mark of the Wolves, and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.

Secure your copy here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/fatal-fury-garou-densetsu-the-ultimate-history

Shipping starts 26th May 📦

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A Gremlin in the Works

Save £5.00, Hurry! Only 5% stock remaining: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-gremlin-in-the-works

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Pre-orders are now open for our latest book - Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History

Includes candid interviews with key developers from across the Fatal Fury series, such as Chief Producer of SNK Fighting Games, Yasuyuki Oda.

Secure your copy here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/fatal-fury-garou-densetsu-the-ultimate-history

Shipping starts 26th May 📦

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Desert Falcon - 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

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Pre-orders are now open for our latest book - Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History 💪

The early Fatal Fury releases established a foundational template that has influenced every competitive fighter since – shaping arcade and console gaming in diverse and profound ways.

Secure your copy here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/fatal-fury-garou-densetsu-the-ultimate-history

Shipping starts 26th May 📦

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Atari 2600/7800: a visual compendium

Atari kickstarted video gaming in the early ’70s, and dominated the industry for the next decade. Its iconic game machines – the 2600 VCS and 7800 – are commemorated in this 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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Atari 2600/7800: a visual compendium

The name Atari still conjures up vivid memories, when living rooms up and down the land reverberated to the raucous sounds of video games for the first time. Relive that golden era with this lovingly-designed and expertly-researched visual compendium.

Coming soon, register your interest here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/atari-2600-7800-a-visual-compendium

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ARTCADE - The Book of Classic Arcade Game Art (Extended Edition)

If you frequented the arcades of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, this amazing collection of cabinet artwork will be a warm reminder of carefree days spent feeding 10-pence pieces into cash-hungry coin-ops.

Coming soon, register your interest here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/artcade-the-book-of-classic-arcade-game-art-extended-edition

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“Essential reading for all self-respecting Fatal Fury fans!”

Shout out to the team at Bleeding Cool for their feature on our new books - Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History (standard and collector’s editions)

Check it out: https://bleedingcool.com/pop-culture/fatal-fury-garou-densetsu-the-ultimate-history-book-released/

Buy here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com

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Pre-orders are now open for our latest book - Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History (Collector’s Edition)

Comes with a set of A5 Fatal Fury art cards and a postcard. This edition is limited to 2,000 units and will never be reproduced.

Secure your copy here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/fatal-fury-garou-densetsu-the-ultimate-history-collectors-edition

Shipping starts 26th May 📦

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Pre-orders are now open for our latest book - Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History (Collector’s Edition)

Comes with a set of A5 Fatal Fury art cards and a postcard. This edition is limited to 2,000 units and will never be reproduced.

Secure your copy here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/fatal-fury-garou-densetsu-the-ultimate-history-collectors-edition

Shipping starts 26th May 📦

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Happy Birthday Metal Slug 🎉

Released 30 years ago today!

An instant classic on its debut in 1996, the original Metal Slug laid the foundations for an action-packed series that would become globally renowned for its tight gameplay, gorgeous hand-drawn visuals and playful sense of humour.

Check out our book - Metal Slug: The Ultimate History: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/metal-slug-the-ultimate-history

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Check out our latest blog - CODIE’S CODER: RICHARD SMITH AND THE LMA MANAGER STORY

Read here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/blogs/news/codie-s-coder-richard-smith-and-the-lma-manager-story

Thank you to Will Freeman for the words ✍️

Grab a copy of our book dedicated to football games - A Tale of Two Halves: The History Of Football Video Games: https://lnkd.in/ezSjN3VA

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A Tale of Two Halves: The History Of Football Video Games ⚽️

Bitmap Books' signature high-quality is evident in every detail of A Tale of Two Halves, from its striking visuals to unique football-themed touches, like the boot lace bookmarks.

Score a copy: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-tale-of-two-halves

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A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games

Featuring every major JRPG across the last four decades, A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games is an unmissable resource for dedicated fans.

Reprints available 16 April, get a stock alert here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-guide-to-japanese-role-playing-games

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Toki - 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.

Coming soon, register your interest here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/artcade-the-book-of-classic-arcade-game-art-extended-edition

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Blog revisited 🕰️

IN YOUR HANDS: THE SIX BEST GAME BOY ADVANCE EXCLUSIVES

Read here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/blogs/news/in-your-hands-the-six-best-game-boy-advance-exclusives

Thank you to Graeme Mason ✍️

Reprints of our book - The GBA Pixel Book will be available 17th June - Get a stock alert: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-gba-pixel-book

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Are you enjoying the World Cup?🏆⚽️

A Tale of Two Halves: The History Of Football Video Games ⚽️

Featuring over 400 games!

Score a copy: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-tale-of-two-halves

#bitmapbooks #worldcup #football #soccer #gaming #bookstodon

Pre-orders are now open for our latest book - Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History 💪

A 460+ page deep dive into one of the most influential fighting game series ever created.

Secure your copy here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/fatal-fury-garou-densetsu-the-ultimate-history

Shipping starts 26th May 📦

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Exile - Featured in our book - Commodore 64: a visual compendium

The Commodore 64 played host to some the greatest games of all time, and this visual compendium brings them vividly back to life, in all their glorious, 16-colour grandeur.

Hurry, only 5% stock remaining: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/commodore-64-a-visual-compendium-expanded-edition

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Go Straight: The Ultimate Guide to Side-Scrolling Beat-’Em-Ups

From the early arcade action of Kung Fu Master and Double Dragon through to the latest console hits, Streets of Rage 4 and Mother Russia Bleeds.

Reprints due 20th July, get a reminder here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/go-straight-the-ultimate-guide-to-side-scrolling-beat-em-ups

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Pre-orders are now open for our latest book - Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History (Collector’s Edition)

📘 Interactive slipcase
📘 Exclusive extras
📘 Premium hardback edition
📘 460+ pages of Fatal Fury history

Secure your copy here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/fatal-fury-garou-densetsu-the-ultimate-history-collectors-edition

Shipping starts 26th May 📦

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Pre-orders are now open for our latest book - Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History

Explores the new standards for world building and character development that the Fatal Fury games brought to arcade game design, shining a light on rostrum icons like Terry Bogard, Mai Shiranui, and Geese Howard.

Secure your copy here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/fatal-fury-garou-densetsu-the-ultimate-history

Shipping starts 26th May 📦

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Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History (Collector’s Edition)

Featuring an interactive slipcase and a selection of exclusive extras, this edition is strictly limited to 2,000 units.

Only 20% stock remaining: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/fatal-fury-garou-densetsu-the-ultimate-history-collectors-edition

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We really appreciate your support here at Bitmap Books and want your books to arrive in pristine condition.

We take our shipping process very seriously 🛳️🚚📦

Check it out: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/pages/how-we-ship-our-books

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Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History (Standard Edition)
Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History (Collector’s Edition) - limited to 2000 units

Shipping starts 26th May 📦

Full details on our website: https://www.bitmapbooks.com

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“Fatal Fury Is Getting The Definitive History Book Fans Have Waited Decades For”

Thank you to the guys at Gamespot for their feature on our new books - Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History (standard and collector’s editions)

Check it out: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fatal-fury-is-getting-the-definitive-history-book-fans-have-waited-decades-for/

Buy here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com

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Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History (Collector’s Edition)

Featuring an interactive slipcase and a selection of exclusive extras, this edition is strictly limited to 2,000 units.

Only 20% stock remaining: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/fatal-fury-garou-densetsu-the-ultimate-history-collectors-edition

#bitmapbooks #books #fatalfury #snk #sound #bookstodon