Ninty Media has launched Pokebook on Kickstarter, a hardcover volume dedicated to the original generation of Pokémon titles.
Positioned as the first —BOOK entry to focus on a single series, Pokebook examines the core Gen 1 entries and related spin-offs that originally appeared on Game Boy and Nintendo 64 hardware.
The release coincides with the franchise’s 30th anniversary year, and Ninty Media is targeting delivery in August for backers.
Author and contributors
Ninty Media long-time writer Joe Wescott is credited as the primary author, with additional contributions from Dani Cross, Nathan Ellingsworth, Jonathon Greenall, Jamie Moorcraft-Sharp, and Chelsea Reed.
Illustrations are supplied by Thiago Radice, Iago Machado, Raphaella Silva, and Darren Palma.
The hardcover features a cover design by Jonathan Traynor and includes a foreword written by Kinda Funny host Tim Gettys.
Scope and content
Pokebook covers the Generation I core games—Pokémon Red, Blue (and Green in Japan), and Yellow—alongside contemporaneous spin-offs and related releases.
The book will examine titles such as Pokémon Stadium, Pokémon Snap, Puzzle League, Hey You, Pikachu!, Pokémon Pinball, and the Pokémon Trading Card Game—focusing on games that emphasized the original 151 creatures on Game Boy and Nintendo 64 platforms.
The volume also explores broader cultural threads from the era, including the original anime.
Format, pricing and campaign status
The book is produced at the same physical size as Ninty Media’s prior releases (Gamebook, Gamebook Color, Gamebook Advance, and NESbook) and is positioned as a premium coffee-table volume.
The standard book pledge is priced at £30.
At the time of writing, the Kickstarter campaign listed a funding goal of £20,000 and had only a few backers remaining to meet that target, with 20 days left in the campaign window.
Reputation and audience
Ninty Media’s previous —BOOK releases have established a track record for high production values and collectable presentation, making this Pokebook a likely candidate for fans of retro Nintendo hardware and Pokémon collectors.
While the title centers on Game Boy and N64-era material, the book will also appeal to Nintendo Switch players and broader audiences interested in franchise history.
For collectors and historians of Nintendo’s early Pokémon era, Pokebook represents a focused, contributor-backed deep dive into Generation I and its immediate offshoots, available now on Kickstarter with an anticipated August delivery.
Positioned as the first —BOOK entry to focus on a single series, Pokebook examines the core Gen 1 entries and related spin-offs that originally appeared on Game Boy and Nintendo 64 hardware.
The release coincides with the franchise’s 30th anniversary year, and Ninty Media is targeting delivery in August for backers.
Author and contributors
Ninty Media long-time writer Joe Wescott is credited as the primary author, with additional contributions from Dani Cross, Nathan Ellingsworth, Jonathon Greenall, Jamie Moorcraft-Sharp, and Chelsea Reed.
Illustrations are supplied by Thiago Radice, Iago Machado, Raphaella Silva, and Darren Palma.
The hardcover features a cover design by Jonathan Traynor and includes a foreword written by Kinda Funny host Tim Gettys.
Scope and content
Pokebook covers the Generation I core games—Pokémon Red, Blue (and Green in Japan), and Yellow—alongside contemporaneous spin-offs and related releases.
The book will examine titles such as Pokémon Stadium, Pokémon Snap, Puzzle League, Hey You, Pikachu!, Pokémon Pinball, and the Pokémon Trading Card Game—focusing on games that emphasized the original 151 creatures on Game Boy and Nintendo 64 platforms.
The volume also explores broader cultural threads from the era, including the original anime.
Format, pricing and campaign status
The book is produced at the same physical size as Ninty Media’s prior releases (Gamebook, Gamebook Color, Gamebook Advance, and NESbook) and is positioned as a premium coffee-table volume.
The standard book pledge is priced at £30.
At the time of writing, the Kickstarter campaign listed a funding goal of £20,000 and had only a few backers remaining to meet that target, with 20 days left in the campaign window.
Reputation and audience
Ninty Media’s previous —BOOK releases have established a track record for high production values and collectable presentation, making this Pokebook a likely candidate for fans of retro Nintendo hardware and Pokémon collectors.
While the title centers on Game Boy and N64-era material, the book will also appeal to Nintendo Switch players and broader audiences interested in franchise history.
For collectors and historians of Nintendo’s early Pokémon era, Pokebook represents a focused, contributor-backed deep dive into Generation I and its immediate offshoots, available now on Kickstarter with an anticipated August delivery.