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Geeks-Line Publishing
Nintendo64 Anthology Enhanced Edition
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The ultimate Nintendo 64 encyclopedia celebrating 20 years of this legendary console with every detail you need to know.Complete coverage: All 388 N64 games reviewed from Japan, US, Europe, and Australia360 pages of hardcover premium quality with exclusive interviews from developers like Martin Hollis (GoldenEye) and Eric Caen (Titus)Comprehensive collector's guide covering rarities, canceled games, accessories, and every console variantDeep-dive into N64 history from Project Reality to the 64DD era with behind-the-scenes insightsStunning presentation: Premium hardcover binding with high-quality gloss paper and professional UV varnish finish
€44.86
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GamePlan.de
Die Erschaffung von "Prince of Persia": Tagebücher 1985-1993 (German)
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Dive into gaming history with Jordan Mechner's complete development diaries from 1985-1993, documenting the creation of the legendary Prince of Persia.378-page hardcover book featuring original sketches, design documents and personal insightsFirst-hand account of Prince of Persia's creation from concept to worldwide successIncludes contextual appendices explaining the 8-bit and 16-bit era's people, companies and gamesGerman translation by Stephan Freundorfer with added background informationChronicles the journey of a young developer becoming an internationally renowned game designerOfficial licensed edition with authentic historical documents from the golden age of gaming
€32.52
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AmigaOS 3.2 – Das Handbuch (German)
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Master AmigaOS 3.2 with the ultimate 512-page German-language reference guide for Amiga enthusiasts of all skill levels.Comprehensive 512-page hardcover guide covering AmigaOS 3.2 through 3.2.2.1Complete installation instructions for Classic Amigas, emulators, and Amiga MiniIn-depth shell commands, ARexx scripting, and advanced system optimizationPractical guidance for internet connectivity, USB expansion, and hardware upgradesStep-by-step tutorials with detailed explanations and expert tipsWritten in German - perfect for German-speaking Amiga users worldwide
€27.94
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Bitmap Books
Commodore Amiga: A Visual Commpendium
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Celebrate the legendary Commodore Amiga with this stunning 424-page visual journey through gaming history.

Over 140 iconic Amiga games showcased with double-page spreads and vibrant screenshots
Exclusive quotes and insights from legendary developers including Sid Meier, Ron Gilbert, and David Braben
Explores the Amiga's revolutionary hardware, the demo scene, and prominent publishers
Premium hardcover edition with lithographic printing, spot varnish cover, and protective dust jacket
Features contributions from over 100 industry veterans and Amiga legends
Perfect for collectors and anyone who experienced the golden age of 16-bit gaming
€30.84
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Bitmap Books
SNES/Super Famicom: A Visual Compendium
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Celebrate the legendary Super Nintendo with this stunning 536-page visual journey through gaming history.

Over 500 pages showcasing the best SNES and Super Famicom games, box art, and design
Premium hardcover edition with thread-sewn binding, spot varnish, and protective dust jacket
Features insights from industry legends including Shigeru Miyamoto, Yuji Horii, and many more
Includes protective slipcase with lenticular fascia and four colored bookmark ribbons
Lithographic printing ensures vibrant colors and luxurious page quality
Perfect collector's item for retro gaming enthusiasts and SNES fans
€33.64
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Bitmap Books
NES/Famicom: A Visual Compendium
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Celebrate the legendary NES/Famicom era with this stunning 536-page visual compendium from Bitmap Books.

Over 170 classic games showcased with spectacular pixel art and box art
Exclusive interviews with industry legends and leading developers
Premium hardback with protective slipcase and lenticular fascia
Special features on packaging, fan art, and unreleased games
Gatefold pages, metallic inks, and spot varnish finish
Perfect for collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts
€32.71
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Bitmap Books
Commodore 64: A Visual Commpendium (2nd Edition)
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Commodore 64: A Visual Commpendium celebrates the legendary home computer through its incredible gaming legacy, featuring over 100 classic titles in stunning full colour.

476 pages of beautiful in-game screenshots and loading screens from classic C64 games
Covers three decades of gaming history, from 1982 through to modern homebrew releases
Exclusive artwork gallery by legendary ZZAP!64 artist Oliver Frey
In-depth features, developer profiles, and interviews with famous C64 artists
Premium hardback edition with spot-varnished dust jacket and high-quality paper
Perfect gift for retro gaming enthusiasts and Commodore 64 collectors
€32.71
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Bitmap Books
PC-Engine: The Box Art Collection
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Bitmap Books celebrates NEC's legendary console with a stunning hardcover dedicated to the artistry of PC Engine box art.Over 300 professionally photographed PC Engine box arts across 372 premium pagesFeatures iconic titles like Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, Street Fighter II, Bomberman '93, and Ys I & IIHardcover with metallic red foil logo, sewn binding, and high-quality lithographic printingExpert reviews and insightful summaries for every game featuredShowcases the bold Japanese aesthetic movement of the late 1980s through game cover artThread sewn binding allows the book to lay completely flat for optimal viewing
€32.71
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Geeks-Line Publishing
The Game Boy & Virtual Boy Anthology - Gold Edition
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Dive deep into Nintendo's portable gaming legacy with this comprehensive 500-page hardcover anthology covering every Game Boy and Virtual Boy game ever released.

Complete catalog of 1,072 games across Game Boy and Virtual Boy platforms
Detailed hardware analysis, canceled titles, and rare collector's editions
Includes anaglyph 3D glasses to experience Virtual Boy graphics
Premium hardcover with thread-sewn binding and spot UV varnish
500 pages of in-depth reviews, history, and exclusive insights
Written by Math Manent with expert contributions from gaming historians
€55.14
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Bitmap Books
The Secret History Of Mac Gaming: Expanded Edition
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Dive into the untold story of Macintosh gaming with this beautifully crafted 480-page hardcover that celebrates the platform's revolutionary impact on video game history.Expanded edition with 70 extra pages including new foreword, timeline, and 6,000+ additional wordsFeatures 80 interviews with legendary developers behind Myst, Halo, SimCity, and countless Mac classicsStunning 1-bit pixel art illustrations by JJ Signal, colored page edges, and premium thread-sewn bindingWritten by award-winning game historian Richard Moss with contributions from industry pioneersCovers hundreds of games from the golden age of Mac gaming, including forgotten gems and cult favoritesHigh-quality lithographic print on 158mm × 230mm pages with hardback cover and bookmark ribbon
€32.71
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Bitmap Books
A Gremlin in the Works
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This lavish 572 page book plots the course of the company, from initial successes with Monty Mole, Jack The Nipper and Thing On A Spring, to its ground-breaking Lotus-branded racing games, and eventual purchase by Infogrames in 1999.
€39.25
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Bitmap Books
Run'n'Gun: A history of On-Foot Shooters
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Dive into 40 years of run 'n' gun gaming history with this stunning 496-page hardcover from Bitmap Books, featuring over 300 classic and modern shooters.

Comprehensive chronicle from 1975's Gun Fight to modern masterpieces like Cuphead and Blazing Chrome
Guest forewords by Mega Man's Keiji Inafune and Cuphead creators Chad and Jared Moldenhauer
Behind-the-scenes stories, expert tips, trivia, and gorgeous high-quality screenshots throughout
Premium lithographic printing with spot-varnished cover artwork by Jorge M. Velez
Written by award-winning journalist Dave Cook with contributions from industry experts
Features all the legends: Contra, Metal Slug, Gunstar Heroes, Turrican, and hundreds more
€39.25
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Bitmap Books
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Leaps + Bounds: a Visual Guide to Nine Console Generations (English)
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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
€37.37
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Geeks-Line Publishing
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PS2 Anthology Vol. 4 Collector's Guide (English)
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The PlayStation 2 Anthology Collector's Guide is the ultimate reference for PS2 collectors – all 4,380 officially released games worldwide at a glance, with regional information, title variations, and a handy checkbox system.Note: This is just a list of all games, no descriptions or pictures!

All 4,380 officially released PS2 games worldwide
Regional breakdown for Japan, North America and Europe
Practical checkbox system to track your own collection
Regional title variations for every game
Quality hardcover in Geeks-Line's signature Anthology design
€18.68
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Geeks-Line Publishing
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PlayStation 2 Anthology Vol. 3 (English)
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The third volume of the PlayStation 2 Anthology Tetralogy – covering the PS2's late lifecycle, all hardware models, development kits and all officially released games from R to Z.

History Part 3: Sony's battle against Xbox & GameCube, online gaming, transition to the next generation
Hardware chapter: focus on the PS2's audio architecture
All PS2 models and their evolution over time – including development kits and BB Navigator
Major collector's editions, best cinematic sequences and most striking print advertisements
All officially released PS2 games worldwide from R to Z – the concluding volume of game reviews
368 pages, hardcover, Pantone colour, spot varnish, 135g glossy paper
€46.72
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Geeks-Line Publishing
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PlayStation 2 Anthology Vol. 2 (English)
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The second volume of the PlayStation 2 Anthology Tetralogy – covering the worldwide PS2 launch, collector's editions, accessories and all officially released games from H to R.

History Part 2: worldwide launch, competition from Xbox & GameCube, David Lynch ad campaigns
Hardware chapter: focus on the PS2's graphics architecture
Rare and collector's editions plus official and third-party accessories
Unreleased games Part 2
All officially released PS2 games worldwide from H to R with in-depth reviews
368 pages, hardcover, Pantone colour, spot varnish, 135g glossy paper
€46.72
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Geeks-Line Publishing
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PlayStation 2 Anthology Vol. 1 (English)
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The first volume of the PlayStation 2 Anthology Tetralogy – the most comprehensive work ever dedicated to a games console. History, hardware and all officially released games from A to H.

PS2 history: origins, announcement and pre-launch events in Japan and the USA
Hardware chapter: architecture, the Emotion Engine and the PS2's technical revolution
All officially released PS2 games worldwide from A to H – with detailed reviews
Dedicated chapter on unreleased projects
368 pages, hardcover, Pantone colour, selective varnish, premium 135g paper
€46.72
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Geeks-Line Publishing
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PC Engine / PC FX Anthology - Classic Edition
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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
€42.06
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Bitmap Books
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A Guide To Japanese Role-Playing Games
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From Dragon Quest to Final Fantasy, from Megami Tensei to Pokémon, A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games explores the expansive history of Japanese role-playing games, beginning on 8-bit microcomputers, and following them all the way up to the heavy hitters of the modern era.
€42.06
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The Art of Point and Click Adventure Games (3rd Edition)
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Dive into the golden age of adventure gaming with this stunning 460-page hardcover celebration of point-and-click classics.Breathtaking pixel art and iconic scenes from legendary adventure gamesExclusive interviews with industry legends like Ron Gilbert, Tim Schafer, and Charles CecilCovers beloved titles from Monkey Island to Myst, Gabriel Knight to Grim FandangoPremium hardback with silver foil blocking, sewn binding, and bookmark ribbon460 pages of gaming history featuring both classics and hidden gemsForeword by Gary Whitta (Rogue One screenwriter and PC Gamer veteran)
€29.91
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GameBoy: The Box Art Collection
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This stunning hardcover celebrates the iconic box art that made Nintendo's Game Boy a cultural phenomenon!372 full-color pages showcasing box art from Western and Eastern Game Boy releasesFeatures beloved franchises like Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Pokémon, Final Fantasy, and hundreds moreIncludes game screenshots, professionally translated Japanese titles, and collector insightsPremium hardcover with metallic silver textured cover and metallic blue foil logoForeword by Gameboycameraman plus extensive Game Boy history featureThread sewn binding allows the book to lay flat for perfect double-page viewing
€30.84
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Geeks-Line Publishing
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Nintendo GameCube Classic Edition
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Dive deep into Nintendo's iconic cube-shaped console with this comprehensive 360-page hardcover anthology celebrating GameCube history, games, and collectibles.Complete coverage of all 647 GameCube games with ratings and detailed informationHardcover book with 360 full-color pages exploring the console's entire life cycleIn-depth hardware analysis including models, controllers, and accessoriesRare collectibles and merchandise showcased for dedicated collectorsPremium quality: thread-sewn binding, gloss coated paper, UV varnish finishPerfect for retro gaming enthusiasts and Nintendo fans
€36.45
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NEOGEO: a visual history
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The ultimate collector's book celebrating SNK's legendary NEOGEO arcade system with stunning visuals and exclusive interviews.400-page hardcover art book featuring Hardware, Box Art, Character Art, Concept Art and Pixel ArtFirst officially licensed English-language NEOGEO visual history bookExclusive interviews with producer Yasuyuki Oda, artist Falcoon and composer sha-vPremium A4 format with metallic gold ink, thread binding and lay-flat designCovers iconic franchises: Metal Slug, THE KING OF FIGHTERS, Fatal Fury, Samurai ShodownMeticulously curated imagery from collectors worldwide for this unique volume
€42.06
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The Games That Weren't
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Discover the fascinating stories behind video games that never made it to your shelves with this comprehensive 644-page hardcover from Bitmap Books.

Over 80 unreleased games from 1975-2015 across all major platforms
Exclusive interviews with industry legends like David Crane, Jeff Minter, and Eugene Jarvis
Never-before-seen screenshots, assets, and specially-created artist's impressions
Premium hardcover with fluorescent inks, sewn binding, and 644 high-quality pages
Features iconic lost titles including Star Fox 2, Sonic X-treme, and SimMars
Includes five 'Hardware That Weren't' blueprint pieces exploring cancelled consoles
€32.71
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Bitmap Books
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Go Straight: The Ultimate Guide To Side-Scrolling Beat-'em-Ups
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Go Straight is the ultimate 456-page hardcover guide to side-scrolling beat-'em-ups, covering over 200 games from 1984 to today.Written by award-winning author Dave Cook with foreword by Double Dragon creator Yoshihisa KishimotoFeatures classics like Final Fight, Golden Axe, and Streets of Rage plus hidden gemsPacked with screenshots, sprites, level maps, and expert tips for every gamePremium hardback with spot-varnished cover and high-quality lithographic printingPerfect for arcade veterans and newcomers discovering the beat-'em-up genre
€36.45
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Metal Slug: The Ultimate History
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Metal Slug: The Ultimate History is the first officially-licensed hardcover book celebrating one of gaming's most iconic run-and-gun franchises.452 pages packed with exclusive interviews, rare concept art, and franchise historyFeatures 11 in-depth interviews with key developers including never-before-heard voicesUnprecedented access to SNK's archives with high-resolution artworkExplores the roots from Irem classics to the mysterious Metal Slug ZeroPremium hardback with black foil blocking, sewn binding, and special Pantone inkPerfect collectible for retro gaming enthusiasts and Metal Slug fans
€36.45
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Bitmap Books
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Super Famicom: The Box Art Collection
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Celebrate the stunning artistry of Japanese Super Famicom game packaging with this beautifully curated hardback collection from Bitmap Books.Features around 250 Super Famicom titles with life-size box art presentationsProfessionally photographed from the renowned collection of Stuart Brett (Super Famicom Guy)Includes rare and previously undocumented games with expert artwork critiquesPremium 276-page hardback with charcoal grey wibalin cover and gold foil logoInterviews with collectors and foreword by legendary games journalist Steve JarrattPerfect for Nintendo fans who appreciate the superior Japanese box art designs
€29.91
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I'm too young to die: The ultimate guide to First-Person Shooters 1992-2002
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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
€36.45
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GamePlan.de
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Atari: Kunst und Design der Videospiele
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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 artworkFeatures cover paintings, hardware designs, and never-before-seen prototype sketches from three decadesDocuments nearly 400 games from Adventure to Yar's Revenge and over 70 consoles and computersIncludes firsthand accounts from over 300 Atari designers, artists, and programmersGerman edition expanded with new chapters on arcade development, Atarisoft, Tengen, and Lucasfilm collaborationsLarge format (25cm x 28cm) hardcover by renowned gaming historian Winnie Forster
€37.20
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Bitmap Books
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ZX Spectrum: A Visual Compendium
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Celebrate the iconic ZX Spectrum with this stunning 304-page hardcover visual journey through the computer that defined a generation of British gaming.Over 100 classic ZX Spectrum games beautifully showcased with full-bleed screenshots printed using special fluorescent inks to capture the authentic vibrant paletteExclusive interviews and anecdotes from legendary developers including the Stamper Brothers, Matthew Smith, Dave Perry, and the Oliver TwinsIn-depth profiles of major publishers, Eastern Bloc clones, and the thriving homebrew scene that continues todayPremium hardback edition with spot-varnished dust jacket and high-quality lithographic printing on 304 pagesFeatures iconic titles from The Hobbit and Manic Miner to Elite, Knight Lore, and Head Over Heels
€32.71
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