Description 8-Bit Artbook
Unlike lovers of cars, sailing ships or fashion, geeks and nerds have much less choice when it comes to so-called coffee table books books. These illustrated books usually feature large photos and tend to fall into the category of "picture books for adults". In upmarket boutiques and also in some people's homes, these books are often placed on the coffee table that gives them their name and serve as decoration or a starting point for conversations.
As a geek, the best you can do is keep up with an art book from a special edition of a video game; most books on nerdy topics tend to have a more functional visual design. The 8-Bit Artbook has set itself the goal of being decorative, informative and geeky at the same time. On a total of 240 pages, you will find information and images on the graphic style that helped video games make their breakthrough and has experienced a renaissance in recent years thanks to indie games: 8-bit. From A for Arkanoid to Z for Zombie Nation all important representatives of this wonderful gaming era are included. The short texts are written in both German and English, so that guests from other countries can also easily take advantage of your coffee table. :)
The author of the book, Prof. Dr. Stephan Günzel, is a professor of media theory and former employee of the DIGAREC Center for Computer Game Research and one of the few researchers who approaches the complex subject area of video games in a scientific manner. In addition to nostalgia, you can also expect scientifically sound and informative texts that harmoniously complement what is shown. :)
