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The Art of the Game                    Hardcover w/ DVD

Video gaming icons of the past and present, such as Electronic Arts, Midway, Disney, Microsoft, Sony and Xbox find themselves in the pages of pop history in this lavishly illustrated hardcover. Video gaming enthusiast are treated to an insider’s voyage through the fantastic imagery of some of the most significant video gaming art of our time. Journey through this lush visual experience with hundreds of pages of video game art and an insightful behind the scenes commentary on the video game design process from start to finish. From the imaginative and creative thoughts and ideas that takes to envision video games to the complex technical skills that takes to actually create video games, this informative hardcover gives a closer look at some of the finely crafted art that has helped establish the multi-billion dollar video game industry into the current entertainment giant that it is today.

This excellent resource on video game art and the video game industry, not only covers computer games and what it entails to create, promote, publish and distribute them, but it also gives you insightful commentary of what computer games are really about. This “Gamers’ Bible” is a must have for anyone and everyone in the entertainment and gaming industry. Highly recommended for the gaming enthusiast interested in electronic entertainment and the video game design processes related to the video gaming industry.

The Art of the Game Hardcover contains:Preface
What it’s all about

Process
A glimpse behind the curtain

Action
Encapsulating excitement

Sports
The core of competition

Role-Playing
Putting the epic in adventure

Racing
Speed thrills

Kids
Some games are still for kids

The Team

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The Art of the Game DVD contains:Television
Animated video game television commercials

Trailers
Various video game trailers

Animated Branding
Animated video game company logos

Radio
Audio of video game radio commercial spots
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Hardcover w/ DVD is bagged and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

First Printing
Publisher: Ayzenberg Group
Publication Date: 2004
Format: FC, 225 pages, HC, 13″ x 7.25″
ISBN-10: 097431630X
ISBN-13: 9780974316307

Collectible Entertainment note: Hardcover w/ DVD is in Very Fine condition.  Beautiful!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Video Game Art collector and/or enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Recommended.

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