8-bit
Subtitle: art book
By: text; Prof. Dr. Stephan Günzel, René Valjeur ; translation: Gareth Davies
Publisher: earBooks
Published: 2016
Place of publication: Hamburg, Germany
Language: eng
Number of pages: 239
ISBN-13: 9783943573282
Subjects: Video game characters; Pictorial works; Computer art; Computer animation; Video game characters in art
Other titles: Eight bit :
Description: "This art book pays homage to the visual quality of digital artworks in a large scale gallery of brilliant colour, featuring a rich variety of sprites, screenshots and much, much more from a host of classic games. Complemented by fascinating anecdotes and background on aesthetics, technology and critical reception, the book celebrates the virtuosity of designers who have created such an outstanding legacy. Enjoy a compelling insight into how pixels learned to walk, run and jump. [Includes art from] Space Invaders, Galaga, Pac-Man, Donkey King, Mega Man, Contra, Zelda, Super Mario Bros, Bubble Bobble, and more"--Back cover.
Notes: Edition statement from book cover flap.

Includes index.

Parallel text in English and German.