Nintendo Unveils New NES Book Showing Off Stunning Gaming Visuals

nesbook-560x373 Nintendo Unveils New NES Book Showing Off Stunning Gaming Visuals

What You Need to Know:

  • Nintendo has been on a hot streak recently with their hardware lineup, one of which is the Nintendo Mini, which to everyone's suprise did a spectacular job selling more than Nintendo's overall expectations. Following that impeccable track record thus far, online retailer FunStockRetro has unveiled a stunning new book titled 'NES/Famicom: a Visual Compendium', which details the history pertaining to the NES and Famicom and their global success as the two best selling consoles of that generation.
  • The contents within the book include works from former Rare graphic artist Kevin Bayliss and Steve Jarrett, who contributed to the Official Nintendo Magazine, Total! along with Edge. This unofficial tribute showcases some iconic artwork and design associated with both consoles. The book looks at the Famicom in Japan and the NES across North America and Europe, showcasing great visual snapshots pertaining to the best games, box art and product design in correlation to both consoles. More details can be found below:
  • What's inside:

    • Over 500 pages of the very best pixel art, box art and product design associated with each system
    • Over 100 game reviews printed alongside amazing double-page game maps
    • Quotes from various game developers/artists, reviews from well-known journalists and fan memories
    • Software features and developer/artist interviews
    • Mini features focussing on unreleased games, packaging and fan art
    • A brief overview of the creation of the NES and Famicom
    • Stunning 3D lenticular cover
    • Available in softcover and hardback
    • Created by Bitmap Books

Source: Official Press Release

nesbook-560x373 Nintendo Unveils New NES Book Showing Off Stunning Gaming Visuals

nesbook-560x373 Nintendo Unveils New NES Book Showing Off Stunning Gaming Visuals

nesbook-560x373 Nintendo Unveils New NES Book Showing Off Stunning Gaming Visuals


nesbook-560x373 Nintendo Unveils New NES Book Showing Off Stunning Gaming Visuals
Wow, this sure brings back a lot of great and fond memories!
nesbook-560x373 Nintendo Unveils New NES Book Showing Off Stunning Gaming Visuals
The way you say that makes us feel so old..
nesbook-560x373 Nintendo Unveils New NES Book Showing Off Stunning Gaming Visuals
Well it certainly has been a while! Feels great to be a gamer!

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