Super famicom art book

Super famicom box art collection book read through youtube. Im also aware that there is a full book named super famicom. Interestingly, the actual pictures of the box art are lifesized so that they look just as they would if you owned them for yourself. This includes just the japanese exclusives, english translations and western friendly super famicom rom box art no roms included which are seperated in the lists below using 3d box art and.

This book features the box art for the super famicom the japanese super nintendo covering some 250 games with many rare examples, some of which have. The box art collection comes in a square format book, bound in charcoal grey wibalin with a gold foil block logo and lithographically printed to. If you grew up sinking tons of hours into games like super mario kart and fzero on the super nes in the 90s, snes super famicom. The box art collection is a compilation book of the japanese box art. The box art collection from stage left, to inform the rest of the gaming world what we were missing out on. Packed to the brim with interesting behind the scenes info and interviews with developers, this book contains gorgeous pixel art and knowledge on just about.

Fast forward to the 90s, the super famicom reigned supreme and publishers were continue reading. All cover arts, for both the super famicom and snes, before country and the vast majority after would still use traditional art techniques. The box art collection kickstarter you are logged out. It would have been good to see both japanese and usa artwork side by side, but most would be better from japan i guess. The box art collection was a glorious celebration of the lush japanese artwork found on 16bit nintendo game covers of the period, and a kickstarter campaign was. The box art collection is an unmissable treat for anyone who had a passion for nintendos 16bit games console, and who came to embrace the. Guide to the snes library is a thorough examination of the games from the beloved and influential super nintendo entertainment system. We take a quick look at super famicom the box art collection. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours.

A wondrous thing happened back in 1990 when nintendo decided it was time to create a brand new arcade quality. The famicom also featured distinctly different box art where the cartridges came in portraitshaped packaging, rather than the landscape boxes sold in australia, europe and north america. Mostly collected from good quality sources with a few with slight damages visible which could have been corrected. The box art collection comes in a square format book, bound in charcoal grey wibalin with a gold foil block logo and lithographically printed to the highest standards. The box art collection delivers on its promise very well it compiles some gorgeous artwork, beloved by some but undiscovered by many, into a sublimely presented and concise book that is more than worthy of a spot on the coffee table or shelf of any super famicom fan. From character design to packaging and advertising, the japanese have honed their artwork skills throughout the boom years of the 1980s. Whether youre looking to learn more about the super. Hitjapan video games and anime 14385 followers hitjapan 1666 hitjapans feedback score is 1666 99. The box art collection consider purchase site on this piece however you should steered to the free booking kind after the free registration you will be able to download the book in 4 format. Weve been keenly following the progress of the super famicom box art collection book for some time now, from its initial aborted crowdfunding campaign to the news that it. Hitjapan video games and anime 14398 followers hitjapan 161406 hitjapans feedback score is 161406 99. Spread over 536 pages, it features more than 170 classic games, with articles on the leading developers, interviews with key figures in the industry and minifeatures on subjects such as packaging, fan art and unreleased games. Published by the team over at bitmap books, this collection helps to revive the lost art of the coffee table book, while also preserving over two hundred and fifty of japans most memorable pieces of box art.

But generally speaking the quality and quantity of super famicom box art out there is very lacking compared to other systems and regions which is really disappointing considering how amazing the art is. Spread across over 536 pages, the nesfamicom book features more than 170 legendary and classic retro games, with. The book cover every licensed snes and super famicom game and include screenshots, information, cover art, checklists, etc. It also comes with four super famicom coloured bookmark ribbons and a 3mm protective board slipcase which has a lenticular fascia and is shrinkwrapped. See more ideas about box art, game art and video game art. Donkey kong countrys box art deserves special mention as one of the earliest examples if not the first to use computer art as its primary medium within console gaming. Longtime games journalist steve jarratt, launch editor of edge and nintendo magazine total. Includes a foreword by longtime games journalist steve jarratt, launch editor of edge and nintendo magazine total. Visual compendium is a collection of images taken from arguably nintendos most iconic console and is packed to the gills with over 536 pages of illustrations and artwork. Focussing on the super famicom in japan and the snes across north america and europe, snes super famicom.

Another nice touch is that the actual artwork is explained from a compositional point of view so you have context and understanding of their designs. Great collection of japanese super famicom game packaging. Books with buzz discover the latest buzzworthy books, from mysteries and romance to humor and nonfiction. Super famicom box art book project is on kickstarter. Super famicom the box art collection is a coffee table book that every retro gamer needs. A visual compendium is an amazing coffee table book that is absolutely worth picking up. High quality famicom inspired wall art by independent artists and designers from around the world. The box art collection featuring a compilation of 250 japanese game titles including rare and never been documented. The box art collection is an unmissable treat for anyone who had a passion for nintendos 16bit games console, and who came to embrace the distinctive japanese artwork adorning these iconic games. The box art collection hardcover it wasnt easy being a nintendo fan in the early 90s.