Super Mario Collection Book Returns: Oscar Bown Announces Expanded 40th Anniversary Edition on Kickstarter

Oscar Bown, the creator behind the acclaimed Club Nintendo history book, is set to delight Mario fans once more with an expanded and updated Super Mario Collection book.

Coinciding with Super Mario's 40th anniversary, Bown's latest project will be launching on Kickstarter on March 10, 2025—aptly celebrated worldwide as Mario Day. This new edition follows the premium standards set by his previous publication dedicated to Club Nintendo, Nintendo’s legendary rewards program.

Like its predecessor, the upcoming Super Mario Collection book is a hardback volume produced with high-quality materials.

The book measures 210 x 148 mm and features 300 carefully curated pages.

Its contents promise to encapsulate the breadth and legacy of the Super Mario franchise, including in-depth explorations of mainline video games, memorable television adaptations, sought-after collectibles, and more. In a press release shared ahead of the launch, Oscar Bown highlighted the passion driving this endeavor: "The goal with this expanded edition is to create the definitive unofficial celebration of Mario’s four-decade history, accessible to fans old and new alike.

Every element—from the visual design to the researched details—reflects Mario’s legacy in gaming and popular culture." Similar to Bown’s well-received Club Nintendo book, which garnered attention among collectors for its comprehensive visual catalog of Club Nintendo rewards, this new project integrates reader feedback and includes exclusive content updates.

To commemorate the occasion, backers of the Kickstarter campaign will have access to a gold Mario pin, a limited-edition reward unique to the campaign’s supporters. The release of the Super Mario Collection book arrives at a milestone moment for Nintendo’s iconic mascot.

Since debuting in 1985, the Super Mario series has sold over 381 million units worldwide across Nintendo hardware such as the Nintendo Switch, Wii, and classic systems.

The enduring influence of the franchise continues to span video games, merchandise, TV series, live-action and animated films, and more, making this comprehensive guide an invaluable addition to any fan’s collection. Both the gaming and collector communities received Bown’s earlier works—particularly the Club Nintendo book—with high praise for their attention to detail and quality presentation.

With the new release set for Mario Day 2025, anticipation runs high that the Super Mario Collection book will set a new standard for unofficial video game retrospectives. For updates on the Kickstarter campaign, additional rewards, and launch details, stay tuned.

Mario enthusiasts and Nintendo history buffs won’t want to miss this tribute to one of gaming’s most beloved franchises.

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