Whether you’re into video game history, art, or just the stories behind pop culture, there will be something in this book for you.” “We were given access to many of the original Namco team members who made the game what it is, and I’m excited to tell their stories. “I’m thrilled to share the work we’ve done in digging deep into the history of PAC-MAN,” said co-author Arjan Terpstra. With untold stories, new details, and archival imagery, PAC-MAN: Birth of an Icon showcases the franchise’s complex history from Tokyo to Chicago to Boston, unpacking the stories of video game industry stalwarts Namco and Midway Manufacturing.įull of historical imagery, concept designs, marketing photos and more, the book will examine the game’s design philosophy and origins through the artists, designers, developers, and other creative teams who brought PAC-MAN to life. The book also dives into PAC-MAN’s unprecedented impact on pop culture, with more than 40 new interviews from key players around the world, behind-the-scenes stories, documents, images, and more. ![]() This new non-fiction narrative volume will journey from creator Toru Iwatani’s “pizza slice” inspiration to the game’s incredible success in arcades and beyond. It delves deep into PAC-MAN’s origins as a video game, cultural touchstone, and pop culture juggernaut. It is the first book detailing the birth, rise, and explosion of one of the video game industry’s most famous characters. PAC-MAN: Birth of an Icon is made in conjunction with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment and researched and written by Arjan Terpstra and Tim Lapetino. The book, PAC-MAN: Birth of an Icon, is available for pre-order from January 28, 2021. ![]() Cook and Becker is proud to announce its gorgeous, hardcover retrospective, the first-ever history of PAC-MAN.
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