ARTCADE - The Book of Classic Arcade Game Art

[Muppz]

Not sure if anyone on here subscribes to Funstock but they are taking orders for the following book.

"'Artcade’ compiles some of the greatest coin-op
cabinet arcade marquees in a stunning landscape hardback book,
accompanied by interviews with artists Larry Day and the late Python
Anghelo. It is packed with 324 Pages and has been crafted in A4
landscape, Lithographic print, Sewn binding and protective spot
varnished dust jacket. It really is a sight to behold! I am a huge
arcade fan and seeing some of these glorious marquees (some which are
almost 40 years old) in such high quality is fascinating."

http://www.funstockretro.co.uk/artcade-classic-arcade-game-art-book

I'm not affiliated in anyway just though some folks might find it interesting
Apologies if I posted in the wrong area, this one seemed most appropriate.

Chris

 

[RygarR]

Yeah, saw that one earlier on today. Looks pretty cool. If you subscribe to Funstock's marketing e-mails you can also get 5% off with the code SMART5. Dunno if it works for 'causal visitors' (!) - but worth a try.

Not sure if anyone on here subscribes to Funstock but they are taking orders for the following book.

"'Artcade’ compiles some of the greatest coin-op
cabinet arcade marquees in a stunning landscape hardback book,
accompanied by interviews with artists Larry Day and the late Python
Anghelo. It is packed with 324 Pages and has been crafted in A4
landscape, Lithographic print, Sewn binding and protective spot
varnished dust jacket. It really is a sight to behold! I am a huge
arcade fan and seeing some of these glorious marquees (some which are
almost 40 years old) in such high quality is fascinating."

http://www.funstockretro.co.uk/artcade-classic-arcade-game-art-book

I'm not affiliated in anyway just though some folks might find it interesting
Apologies if I posted in the wrong area, this one seemed most appropriate.

Chris

 

[aeroflott]

Call me a miserable old git, but I'm struggling to grasp the point of this book.

Clearly a lot of love has gone into this, and something in me really wants to order it, but I can't get my head around spending 25 quid on a book of marquee scans.

Or maybe I'm just a miserable old git.

 

[Dex-Jay]

"Call me a miserable old git, but I'm struggling to grasp the point of this book."

Nope, it isn't you. I just hope all the designers and artists get the credit they deserve for creating the artwork that goes on cabinets and I bet you they don't...

 

[RygarR]

Think of it as an 'art pamphlet', but one that's (semi) acceptable to leave lying out on the coffee table.

Of course, if the original artists don't get due credit, that'd be a whole lot of bad karma.

But I think the whole point is that you have something physical to hold, look at and keep that's moderately interesting and doesn't involve staring at a screen...

Call me a miserable old git, but I'm struggling to grasp the point of this book.

Clearly a lot of love has gone into this, and something in me really wants to order it, but I can't get my head around spending 25 quid on a book of marquee scans.

Or maybe I'm just a miserable old git.

RygarR2016-01-09 09:18:02

 

[Morty]

I'll reserve judgement until I see more of the content, it will depend how much effort they put into interviews etc rather than just a repro of some scans

On the subject of artwork, this is the one I've been waiting for but cannot see any updates

http://www.polygon.com/2014/3/26/5482198/the-art-of-atari-a-celebration-of-game-packagings-golden-age

 

[Hurray Banana]

I'll reserve judgement until I see more of the content, it will depend how much effort they put into interviews etc rather than just a repro of some scans

On the subject of artwork, this is the one I've been waiting for but cannot see any updates

http://www.polygon.com/2014/3/26/5482198/the-art-of-atari-a-celebration-of-game-packagings-golden-age

This one does look good

 

[Dex-Jay]

Now the Art of Atari book I would buy. VCS boxes and promotional illustration was always very strong. Nice find Morty!

 

[CharlieFar]

Call me a miserable old git, but I'm struggling to grasp the point of this book.

Clearly a lot of love has gone into this, and something in me really wants to order it, but I can't get my head around spending 25 quid on a book of marquee scans.

Or maybe I'm just a miserable old git.

I don't really get this book, either.

I enjoy seeing and playing on a dedicated cabinet that compliments the action of the game, but I can't see myself staring at these for long.

Also, unless the book really does lay flat (without breaking the spine); part of each marque will be lost in the centre join.

Then again, I might just be a miserable old git too...

 

[minwah]

I'm fairly interested in this, mainly for the more obscure games that I may not have seen before. I believe it will include some rare or unreleased artwork and work-in-progress drawings (I can't remember where I saw that, but I'm sure I did). Also a lot of marquee scans on the web are poor quality.

I would have liked to see the sideart, bezel, flyer art etc presented as well, but maybe that will make another book?...