Art of Atari
By: Tim Lapetino ; foreword by Ernest Cline ; afterword by Robert V. Conte
Contributors: Cline, Ernest, writer of foreword; Conte, Robert V., writer of afterword
Edition: Standard edition.
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 351
ISBN-13: 9781524101039
Subjects: Computer art; Computer graphics; Art; Social aspects; Design; Video games; Inc Atari; History
Description: "ATARI is one of the most recognized names in the world. Since its formation in 1972, the company pioneered hundreds of iconic titles including Asteroids, Centipede and Missile Command. In addition to hundreds of games created for arcades, home video systems, and computers, original artwork was specially commissioned to enhance the Atari experience, further enticing children and adults to embrace and enjoy the new era of electronic entertainment. ART OF ATARI is the first official collection of such artwork. Sourced from museums and private collections worldwide, this book spans over 40 years of the company's unique illustrations used in packaging, advertisements, catalogs, and more!, "--Amazon.com.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: History; title: Art & design; title: George Opperman; title: Coin-op; title: Home consoles; title: Box artwork; title: Cliff Spohn; title: Rick Guidice; title: Susan Jaekel; title: Steve Hendricks; title: E.T. : unearthing a mystery; title: Pac-Man : licensing a legend; title: Terry Hoff; title: Hiro Kimura; title: James Kelly; title: Warren Chang; title: Marc Ericksen; title: Industrial design; title: Analog process; title: Evelyn Seto; title: Prototypes; title: Advertising & promotion.