Bitmap Books

Leaps + Bounds is Bitmap Books' definitive visual guide to the history of gaming consoles – spanning nine generations from the 1970s to the Switch 2 and PS5, beautifully illustrated and expertly written.

Over 150 consoles across nine generations – from icons to obscure rarities
Precise illustrations of every console by artist Adam Rufino
336 pages, hardback, A4 format, sewn binding
Foreword by Christopher Taber, CEO of Analogue
Edge-to-edge lithographic print, bookmark ribbon, shrink-wrapped

Hurt Me Plenty is the second volume in Bitmap Books' definitive FPS series, covering nearly 220 first-person shooters released between 2003 and 2010.

464 pages, hardcover, 210 × 297 mm format
Nearly 220 games across PC, console, handheld, and arcade
Interviews with creators of Call of Duty, BioShock, Counter-Strike, Portal and more
Foreword by Harvey Smith (Deus Ex, Dishonored)
Illustrated cover by Ian Pestridge, printed with special Pantone ink

"A Tale of Two Halves: The History Of Football Video Games" is the definitive book on the history of football video games – and the Captain's Edition turns it into a genuine collector's item.

Limited to 1,000 copies, never to be reprinted
628 pages, hardback, 250 × 250 mm
Expert analysis of over 400 football games – from the very beginnings to the 2000s heyday
13 interviews with pioneering game developers
Foil-blocked slipcase (260 × 260 × 50 mm) with fabric captain's armband
Boot lace bookmark ribbons

English language book. The ultimate hardcover celebration of 50 groundbreaking indie games – packed with exclusive developer interviews, concept art, and 450+ pages of passion for independent gaming.

Author: Aaron Potter (experienced video game journalist)
Foreword: Mike Bithell (Thomas Was Alone)
452 pages, hardcover, lithographic print on premium paper
50 chapters + 16 Honourable Mentions
Cover: gold embossed text, design by Roberto Zurdo

The Games of a Lifetime is an English-language hardcover by Bitmap Books – written by games journalism legend Julian "Jaz" Rignall. Across 420 pages, you travel through five decades of video game history, from Pong to PlayStation 5, told by someone who was there every step of the way.

420 pages, hardcover, 250 × 250 mm
118 games covered across chronological chapters
Foreword by Richard Leadbetter (Digital Foundry)
Illustrations by Wil Overton (Rare, Super Play magazine)
Cover artwork by pixel-art specialists Army of Trolls
English language

Trigger Happy: A Visual Celebration of Video Game Controllers is the ultimate coffee-table book for everyone who doesn't just use controllers – but truly loves them. 200 remarkable devices, 560 photos and 396 pages of pure controller history – from the Atari joystick to the DualSense.

200 controllers spanning over 40 years of gaming history
560 photos, shot exclusively for this book
396 pages, hardcover, A4 format (210 × 297 mm)
5 art prints housed in a special cover pocket
Contributions from John Romero, Trip Hawkins, James Rolfe (AVGN) and more

The Definitive Book of SNES RPGs Vol. 1 by Bitmap Books is a 550+ page hardcover deep-dive into 22 Super Nintendo role-playing games – packed with restored pixel art, developer quotes, and passionate essays.

556 pages, hardcover, foil-blocked cover, gold bookmark ribbon
22 SNES RPGs from A to K – including Chrono Trigger, EarthBound, Final Fantasy II & III
Written by Moses Norton, foreword by Alex Donaldson (RPG Site)
Premium edge-to-edge lithographic print, sewn binding

The unofficial definitive guide to the Nintendo 64 by Bitmap Books – 436 pages packed with game profiles, developer interviews, hardware features and stunning visuals in a hardcover edition with lenticular slipcase.

Over 150 game profiles – in chronological order from Super Mario 64 to Dr. Mario 64
Foreword by David Doak (GoldenEye 64, Perfect Dark)
Exclusive interviews with Eiji Aonuma, Kevin Bayliss, Remington Scott and more
436 pages, lithographic printing with Pantone inks, 170 × 230 mm
3mm protective slipcase with animated lenticular effect & 4 ribbon bookmarks

PC Engine: The Box Art Collection – Collector's Edition by Bitmap Books is the ultimate art book for fans of NEC's legendary console: limited to just 2,000 copies, written in English, and never to be reprinted.

372 pages with over 300 professionally shot box art images
Collector's Edition with exclusive slipcase featuring Wil Overton artwork (Rare / Super Play)
Hardcover, sewn binding, high-quality lithographic print
Content language: English

Dive deep into the legendary PC Engine and PC-FX console family with this comprehensive 336-page hardcover anthology.Complete history of NEC and Hudson Soft's revolutionary gaming systemsOver 900 games reviewed across all formats: HuCard, CD-ROM², SuperGrafx, PC-FX and moreStunning hardcover edition with high-quality printing and premium bindingDetailed hardware analysis and collector's corner for enthusiastsIncludes non-official games, homebrews, and rare media coveragePerfect for retro gaming collectors and PC Engine fans worldwide

Dive into the golden age of first-person shooters with this stunning 424-page hardcover guide from Bitmap Books.Covers over 180 FPS games from 1992-2002, including DOOM, Quake, Half-Life, and GoldenEye 007Features exclusive interviews with industry legends like John Romero, Warren Spector, and Ken LevinePacked with hundreds of screenshots, in-depth research, and forgotten gaming gemsPremium hardcover with dust jacket, spot varnish, and sewn binding for durabilityIncludes a foreword by first-person shooter legend John RomeroPerfect for retro gaming enthusiasts and FPS history buffs

Dive deep into the golden age of FPS gaming with this stunning 424-page hardcover collector's edition from Bitmap Books.Covers over 180 first-person shooters from 1992-2002, from DOOM to HaloLimited collector's edition: only 2000 copies worldwide in a premium presentation boxFeatures exclusive interviews with legends like John Romero, Ken Levine, and Warren Spector424 pages of high-quality lithographic print with special Pantone ink and spot varnished dust jacketIncludes foreword by John Romero plus hundreds of rare screenshots and in-depth researchHardback with sewn binding, bookmark ribbon, and edge-to-edge presentation