| The Encyclopedia of Arcade Video Games Contributor(s): Kurtz, Bill (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764319256 ISBN-13: 9780764319259 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2003 Annotation: Arcade video games have become one of the hottest collectibles around and this book features over 600 photos of the machines that filled arcades during the 1970s and '80s. Includes information about the manufacturers who produced these classic games, a section about video game collectibles, and information on how to start your own collection. Beginning collectors and long-time game enthusiasts alike are sure to enjoy this nostalgic and informative look at the world of arcade video games. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Games & Activities | Video & Electronic |
| Dewey: 794.803 |
| LCCN: 2003108563 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors |
| Physical Information: 0.97" H x 8.78" W x 11.24" (3.16 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Here's a fun-filled trip back in time to the colorful arcades of the 1970s and '80s. More than 600 photos present the dot-munching PAC MAN, bomb-dropping SPACE INVADERS, and other favorites. Nostalgic baby boomers have made arcade video games one of the hottest collectibles around. This comprehensive reference presents photos of every popular video game manufactured, along with some long-forgotten machines and even some you've probably never heard of. You'll also find information about the manufacturers who produced these classic games, a section about video game collectibles, and information on how to locate your favorite games and start your own collection. With many never-before-published photographs, beginning collectors and long-time game enthusiasts alike are sure to enjoy this nostalgic and informative look at the world of arcade video games. |