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Atari: Kunst und Design der Videospiele

Discover the legendary design era that defined video gaming with this comprehensive German hardcover celebrating Atari's revolutionary art and creativity.

352 pages packed with 700 stunning color illustrations showcasing iconic Atari artwork
Features cover paintings, hardware designs, and never-before-seen prototype sketches from three decades
Documents nearly 400 games from Adventure to Yar's Revenge and over 70 consoles and computers
Includes firsthand accounts from over 300 Atari designers, artists, and programmers
German edition expanded with new chapters on arcade development, Atarisoft, Tengen, and Lucasfilm collaborations
Large format (25cm x 28cm) hardcover by renowned gaming historian Winnie Forster

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Step into the golden age of gaming through the eyes of the artists who made it legendary

Before modern gaming graphics dazzled us with photo-realistic visuals, talented artists at Atari bridged the gap between primitive pixels and pure imagination. This magnificent German-language hardcover takes you on a visual journey through the revolutionary design work that transformed Atari into a cultural phenomenon and laid the foundation for today's billion-dollar gaming industry.

A Visual Treasury of Gaming History

You'll explore 700 carefully curated artworks spanning three decades of Atari creativity, sourced from US museums, Getty and NASA archives, and the private collections of the original Atari artists themselves. From the iconic cover paintings that adorned game cartridges to intricate hardware designs and previously unpublished prototype sketches, every page celebrates the visionary talent that made Atari unforgettable. The book documents nearly 400 games, roughly 70 consoles and computers, and names over 300 creative minds who shaped the industry.

Voices from Silicon Valley

What makes this book truly special are the firsthand accounts from the designers, programmers, and artists who lived through Atari's golden era. Their memories and reports from the Silicon Valley heyday bring authenticity and depth to every chapter, offering you insider perspectives on how classics like Asteroids, Centipede, and Missile Command came to life.

Expanded German Edition

This German version, translated and enhanced by Stephan Freundorfer and renowned gaming historian Winnie Forster, goes beyond the original with additional chapters covering arcade and home development, Atarisoft, Tengen, and the Lucasfilm partnership. You'll also find chronological tables and comprehensive overviews of all Atari titles and brands, making this the most complete retrospective of 1970s and 1980s video game art and design ever assembled. Whether you're a dedicated collector, a nostalgic gamer, or simply appreciate groundbreaking design, this large-format masterpiece (25cm x 28cm) delivers an unforgettable celebration of the era that started it all.

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