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