At Bitmap we’re a design-led publisher. That means our work is informed by the craft of visual design as well as the storytelling power of expert writing.
Have you noticed the cool barcode designs on the back cover of some of our most recent books?
Thank you so much to the hugely talented Dana Robertson for designing these for us 
The Art of Point-And-click Adventure Games
A lovingly produced coffee-table book, 500 pages long, and packed with classic games and interviews.
Out now: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-art-of-point-click-adventure-games
The Art of Point-And-click Adventure Games
Crammed with stunning game imagery, concept art, and interviews with legendary designers, this beautiful volume is a feast for point-and-click adventure fans everywhere.
Out now: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-art-of-point-click-adventure-games
Hurt Me Plenty: The Ultimate Guide to First-Person Shooters 2003–2010
Priced at £34.99, Hurt Me Plenty is a 464-page hardback printed to the highest standards using special Pantone ink and high-quality paper, with an illustrated cover by video game artist Ian Pestridge.
Buy here with a free PDF: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/hurt-me-plenty-the-ultimate-guide-to-first-person-shooters-2003-2010
Atari 2600/7800: a visual compendium
Atari kickstarted video gaming in the early ’70s, and dominated the industry for the next decade. Its iconic game machines – the 2600 VCS and 7800 – are commemorated in this visual compendium, packed full of unique images, interviews and info.
Out now: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/atari-2600-7800-a-visual-compendium
A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games
From early 8-bit titles to audacious epics of the modern era, this ambitious chronicle of JRPGs includes more than 600 games, providing the ultimate resource for videogame enthusiasts and collectors.
Out now: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-guide-to-japanese-role-playing-games
Very Low Stock 
Run 'n' Gun: A History of On-Foot Shooters (Collector's Edition)
Limited to 1,000 units, the Collector’s Edition includes the book, housed within a full-colour presentation box.
Grab your copy: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/run-n-gun-a-history-of-on-foot-shooters-collectors-edition
Premier Manager - Featured in our book - A Tale of Two Halves: The History Of Football Video Games.
Takes you on a fascinating journey from the very first football video games right up to the genre’s 2000s heyday.
We are currently offering £5.00 off - Standard Hardback: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-tale-of-two-halves
Captain’s Edition: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-tale-of-two-halves-captains-edition
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The Secret History of Mac Gaming: Expanded Edition
We’re celebrating 40 years of the Mac and have knocked £5.00 off: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-secret-history-of-mac-gaming-expanded-edition
The Apple Macintosh played a vital part in the evolution of videogaming, and this newly expanded book by award-winning writer Richard Moss showcases the Mac’s
gaming credentials in meticulous detail.
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To celebrate the 30th anniversary of The King Of Fighters we are offering a £5.00 discount off our book - THE KING OF FIGHTERS: The Ultimate History
Just head to our official store, and the discount will be waiting for you: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-king-of-fighters-the-ultimate-history
The Art Of The Box
The story of video game box art is presented in meticulous detail, with 80,000 words of interviews, anecdotes and gaming history, complete with never-before-seen reproductions of the original artworks, uncluttered by logos and labels.
£5.00 off: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-art-of-the-box
£10 off A Gremlin in the Works
Head to the official Bitmap Books store right now, and you can save £10 on the standard price of A Gremlin in the Works: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-gremlin-in-the-works
It’s an unmissable retro gaming deal!
Rygar - Featured in our book - NES/Famicom: a visual compendium
Fans of Nintendo’s seminal home console will love this full-colour compendium, crammed with classic games from the golden era of 8-bit console gaming.
Reprints available soon, get an email reminder: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/visual-compendiums/products/nes-famicom-a-visual-compendium
NEOGEO: A Visual History
From Art of Fighting to World Heroes, via Samurai Shodown and Metal Slug – SNK’s classics games are all presented in glorious detail in NEOGEO: A Visual History.
Check out our SNK Collection: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/snk-books
Space Hulk - Featured in our book - I’m Too Young To Die: The Ultimate Guide to First-Person Shooters 1992–2002
Covering 180 games, I’m Too Young To Die digs into the making of the first-person shooter classics which defined the genre, including DOOM, Quake, Half-Life, Deus Ex, GoldenEye 007, Metroid Prime, Halo and many more.
Reprints are due in May
Get an email reminder here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/i-m-too-young-to-die-the-ultimate-guide-to-first-person-shooters-1992-2002
️ A Tale of Two Halves: The History Of Football Video Games (Captain's Edition) ️
Limited to just 1,000 copies and will never be reprinted, making it a must-have for dedicated collectors.
BUY NOW: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-tale-of-two-halves-captains-edition
A Gremlin in the Works
Save £10.00 GBP: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-gremlin-in-the-works
Gamers of a certain age will have fond memories of Gremlin Graphics, the Sheffield-based publisher of classic 8- and 16-bit titles. Now you can relive those days with this exhaustive history of the company, packed with exclusive interviews and imagery.
The Games That Weren't
From the Atari 2600 to the PlayStation 4, The Games That Weren’t tells the surprising untold stories of the video games that entered production, never to be heard of again.
Available now: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-games-that-werent
Thank you to Graeme Mason for our latest blog - JULIAN “JAZ” RIGNALL: THE MAGAZINES OF A LIFETIME
Read it here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/blogs/news/julian-jaz-rignall-the-magazines-of-a-lifetime
Grab a copy of our book - The Games of a Lifetime: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-games-of-a-lifetime
The Art of Point-And-click Adventure Games
Lovers of old-school gaming will appreciate this sumptuous celebration of all things point-and-click, packed with beautiful imagery from the golden era of adventure gaming.
Reprints due in May. Get a stock alert here: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-art-of-point-click-adventure-games
