Tim Lapetino - Böcker

Atari is one of the most recognized names in the world. Since its formationin 1972, the company pioneered hundreds of iconic titles including Asteroids,Centipede, and Missile Command. In addition to hundreds of games created forarcades, home video systems, and computers, original artwork was speciallycommissioned to enhance the Atari experience, further enticing children andadults to embrace and enjoy the new era of electronic entertainment. The Art ofAtari is the first official collection of such artwork. Sourced from privatecollections worldwide, this book spans over 40 years of the company's uniqueillustrations used in packaging, advertisements, catalogs, and more. Co-writtenby Robert V. Conte and Tim Lapetino, The Art of Atari includes behind-the-scenesdetails on how dozens of games featured within were conceived of, illustrated,approved (or rejected), and brought to life! Includes a special Foreword by NewYork Times bestseller Ernest Cline author of Armada and Ready Player One, soonto be a motion picture directed by Steven Spielberg. Whether you're a fan,collector, enthusiast, or new to the world of Atari, this book offers the mostcomplete collection of Atari artwork ever produced!"For me, revisiting the beautiful artwork presented in this book is almostas good as taking a trip in Doc Brown's time machine back to that halcyon era atthe dawn of the digital age. But be warned, viewing these images may leave youwith an overwhelming desire to revisit the ancient pixelated battlefields theyeach depict as well." -- from the Foreword by Ernest Cline, author of READYPLAYER ONERobert V. Conte wrote theAfterword

For the hardcore Atari enthusiast, DynamiteEntertainment proudly pulls out all the stops with this gorgeous Art of AtariDeluxe Edition! Not only will you enjoy the first official retrospective of thecompany's illustrative accomplishments, but you'll relive the classic era ofgaming with our Deluxe Edition special features:•A sturdy Deluxe Edition slipcase,perfectly capturing the design of vintage gamepackaging!•A unique, leather-bound DeluxeEdition “Game Cartridge” coverdesign!•An Atari Vault Steam Key,allowing fans to relive the Golden Age of Gaming with 100 of the most populariconic games (including Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, and many more),now with online multiplayer capability!•Aframeable Limited Edition Print featuring brand-new artwork by original Atariartist Cliff Spohn!Perfect for lifelongAtari fans and collectors, the Art of Atari Deluxe Edition recaptures the gloryof retro gaming with nostalgic visuals of the Atari Era, plus countless hours ofpixelated video game entertainment!Atari isone of the most recognized names in the world. Since its formation in 1972, thecompany pioneered hundreds of iconic titles including Asteroids, Centipede, andMissile Command. In addition to hundreds of games created for arcades, homevideo systems, and computers, original artwork was specially commissioned toenhance the Atari experience, further enticing children and adults to embraceand enjoy the new era of electronic entertainment. The Art of Atari is the firstofficial collection of such artwork. Sourced from private collections worldwide,this book spans over 40 years of the company's unique illustrations used inpackaging, advertisements, catalogs, and more. Co-written by Robert V. Conte andTim Lapetino, The Art of Atari includes behind-the-scenes details on how dozensof games featured within were conceived of, illustrated, approved (or rejected),and brought to life! Includes a special Foreword by New York Times bestsellerErnest Cline author of Armada and Ready Player One, soon to be a motion picturedirected by Steven Spielberg. Whether you're a fan, collector, enthusiast, ornew to the world of Atari, this book offers the most complete collection ofAtari artwork ever produced!"For me,revisiting the beautiful artwork presented in this book is almost as good astaking a trip in Doc Brown's time machine back to that halcyon era at the dawnof the digital age. But be warned, viewing these images may leave you with anoverwhelming desire to revisit the ancient pixelated battlefields they eachdepict as well." -- from the Foreword by Ernest Cline, author of READY PLAYERONE

Since its inception 30 years ago, the Street Fighter™ video gameseries from Capcom has thrived based on a lethal combination of innovation,style and technique. From first-of-their-kind advances such as selectablecharacters and secret combo moves, to imagination-capturing characters such asRyu, Chun-Li, and Akuma, Street Fighter has stayed a step ahead of thecompetition en route to becoming one of the most enduring and influentialfranchises in video game history. Undisputed Street Fighter™ featuresin-depth interviews and exclusive, behind-the-scenes looks into the making ofthe Street Fighter games, and the iconic art, design, and imagery from acrossthe Street Fighter universe

Now available with a signed tip-in sheet autographed by Tim Lapetino, author and Founder/Executive Director of the Museum of Video Game Art (MOVA)!Atari is one of the most recognized names in the world. Since its formation in 1972, the company pioneered hundreds of iconic titles including Asteroids, Centipede, and Missile Command. In addition to hundreds of games created for arcades, home video systems, and computers, original artwork was specially commissioned to enhance the Atari experience, further enticing children and adults to embrace and enjoy the new era of electronic entertainment. The Art of Atari is the first official collection of such artwork. Sourced from private collections worldwide, this book spans over 40 years of the company's unique illustrations used in packaging, advertisements, catalogs, and more. Written by Tim Lapetino, The Art of Atari includes behind-the-scenes details on how dozens of games featured within were conceived of, illustrated, approved (or rejected), and brought to life! Includes a special Foreword by New York Times bestseller Ernest Cline, author of Armada and Ready Player One. Whether you're a fan, collector, enthusiast, or new to the world of Atari, this book offers the most complete collection of Atari artwork ever produced!"For me, revisiting the beautiful artwork presented in this book is almost as good as taking a trip in Doc Brown's time machine back to that halcyon era at the dawn of the digital age. But be warned, viewing these images may leave you with an overwhelming desire to revisit the ancient pixelated battlefields they each depict as well." -- from the Foreword by Ernest Cline, author of READY PLAYER ONE

The Deluxe Edition includes•It’s own unique matte cover art.•A Ribbon bookmark. •Your book will fit effortlessly into glossy, die-cut slipcase designed to resemble your favorite arcade game. •A high quality folded sleeve will containo3 Street Fighter Art Prints (details to follow)o1 Papercraft folded model (details to follow)Since its inception 30 years ago, the Street Fighter™ video game series from Capcom has thrived based on a lethal combination of innovation, style and technique. From first-of-their-kind advances such as selectable characters and secret combo moves, to imagination-capturing characters such as Ryu, Chun-Li, and Akuma, Street Fighter has stayed a step ahead of the competition en route to becoming one of the most enduring and influential franchises in video game history. Undisputed Street Fighter™ features in-depth interviews and exclusive, behind-the-scenes looks into the making of the Street Fighter games, and the iconic art, design, and imagery from across the Street Fighter universe

SKY CAPTAIN & THE WORLD OF TOMORROW burst into the sky and onto theaterscreens in 2004. With it came groundbreaking methods and techniques that wouldchange the way movies were made. The real story behind the film beganmany years earlier and in Kevin Conran’s Art of Sky Captain & TheWorld of Tomorrow, fans will be treated to behind-the-scenes stories marking themovie’s unique journey to the screen. As the first of its kind,this landmark film embraced the look and feel of the old serials even as itpushed the boundaries of modern filmmaking technology. The film would inspire awhole new generation of creators eager to adopt its innovativetechniques—techniques that are now commonplace in every studio inHollywood and around the world. Featuring the revolutionary artisticcontributions of the film’s principle visual architect, this stunningcollection of Kevin Conran's trailblazing illustrations and designs includesincomplete, unpublished and never-before-seen work. This comprehensiveretrospective is the first official collection of the film’s artworksourced from Kevin Conran’s private collection and spanning over 20 yearsof the movie's history.