Bitmap Books has officially announced 'Leaps + Bounds: a Visual Guide to Nine Console Generations,' an upcoming hardcover that promises to be indispensable for devoted gamers, longtime collectors, historical researchers, and aficionados of product design.
Scheduled to open for orders next month, this ambitious release seeks to encapsulate the trajectory of home gaming from its earliest days to the cutting-edge hardware of the present. The expansive 336-page volume is described by Bitmap Books as a "journey through the history of home gaming," meticulously chronicling each era.
Readers will discover comprehensive write-ups for every major console—from pillars like the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Super Nintendo (SNES), PlayStation 1 (PS1), Nintendo Switch, and Xbox—to less mainstream platforms such as the Zeebo, Loopy, and Gizmondo.
Each section is enriched with context-driven historical analysis, curated screenshots of standout titles, and distinctive system illustrations created by artist Adam Rufino. While consoles like the NES and Switch are household names for most gaming enthusiasts, the book distinguishes itself by also highlighting obscure systems, shining a light on the wider spectrum of the industry’s evolution.
This blend ensures that the visual guide appeals to a spectrum of readers, from those passionate about the technical advances driving the sector, to those with an eye for design innovation and pop-culture milestones. Speaking on behalf of Bitmap Books, representatives emphasized the accessibility and thoroughness of the collection, noting that the project is "ideal for ardent gamers, serious collectors, preservationists, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of entertainment technology and design." They underscore how each historical write-up and full-color illustration is carefully curated to offer both context and nostalgia, providing readers with an authoritative understanding of each gaming generation. Bitmap Books has a proven track record for high-quality gaming literature, having built a reputation on detailed, visual-driven publications that span genres and platforms.
With 'Leaps + Bounds,' the publisher continues to cater to a global audience eager to reconnect with gaming’s colorful past, celebrate its technical advancements, and appreciate the creative forces at work behind each hardware milestone. While pre-orders for 'Leaps + Bounds' are expected to begin next month, interested readers can register their interest now via the official Bitmap Books website.
The release is poised to become a must-have addition for anyone passionate about video game history and hardware aesthetics, solidifying Bitmap Books’ standing as an authority in video game literature.
Scheduled to open for orders next month, this ambitious release seeks to encapsulate the trajectory of home gaming from its earliest days to the cutting-edge hardware of the present. The expansive 336-page volume is described by Bitmap Books as a "journey through the history of home gaming," meticulously chronicling each era.
Readers will discover comprehensive write-ups for every major console—from pillars like the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Super Nintendo (SNES), PlayStation 1 (PS1), Nintendo Switch, and Xbox—to less mainstream platforms such as the Zeebo, Loopy, and Gizmondo.
Each section is enriched with context-driven historical analysis, curated screenshots of standout titles, and distinctive system illustrations created by artist Adam Rufino. While consoles like the NES and Switch are household names for most gaming enthusiasts, the book distinguishes itself by also highlighting obscure systems, shining a light on the wider spectrum of the industry’s evolution.
This blend ensures that the visual guide appeals to a spectrum of readers, from those passionate about the technical advances driving the sector, to those with an eye for design innovation and pop-culture milestones. Speaking on behalf of Bitmap Books, representatives emphasized the accessibility and thoroughness of the collection, noting that the project is "ideal for ardent gamers, serious collectors, preservationists, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of entertainment technology and design." They underscore how each historical write-up and full-color illustration is carefully curated to offer both context and nostalgia, providing readers with an authoritative understanding of each gaming generation. Bitmap Books has a proven track record for high-quality gaming literature, having built a reputation on detailed, visual-driven publications that span genres and platforms.
With 'Leaps + Bounds,' the publisher continues to cater to a global audience eager to reconnect with gaming’s colorful past, celebrate its technical advancements, and appreciate the creative forces at work behind each hardware milestone. While pre-orders for 'Leaps + Bounds' are expected to begin next month, interested readers can register their interest now via the official Bitmap Books website.
The release is poised to become a must-have addition for anyone passionate about video game history and hardware aesthetics, solidifying Bitmap Books’ standing as an authority in video game literature.
