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A Tale of Two Halves: The History Of Football Video Games (Captain's Edition)
"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
The Bible of Football Gaming – Now in Captain's Edition
Football and video games – two passions that for many of us are inseparable. Author Richard Moss, games journalist, historian and devoted football fan, has created with "A Tale of Two Halves" a work that documents the history of digital football more comprehensively than ever before. From the very first pixelated beginnings right through to the genre's peak in the 2000s – nothing is left out.
What's Inside
Across 628 pages you get in-depth analysis of over 400 football games, split into two thematic halves: the first is dedicated to fast, no-nonsense 2D classics like Kick Off, International Soccer and Match Day. After the half-time whistle, it turns its attention to the rise of realistic 3D simulations – FIFA, Pro Evolution Soccer, Virtua Striker and more. Platforms covered range from the Atari 2600 and C64 to the Amiga, PlayStation, Xbox 360 and Arcade cabinets.
There's also a foreword by legendary commentator Clive Tyldesley, hundreds of carefully curated screenshots, themed deep-dive features, quick-read mini-essays and hidden Easter eggs. Illustrations from James Reynolds' Unlicensed FC project (a tribute to Pro Evo's creative player name reinventions) and pixel art from the 8-Bit Football team round out the visuals beautifully.
The Captain's Edition – For True Collectors
The Captain's Edition is more than just a book in a fancy slipcase. The sturdy, foil-blocked slipcase (260 × 260 × 50 mm) is held together by a real fabric captain's armband – a detail that brings the spirit of football straight to your shelf. The book itself features a foil-blocked cover, high-quality lithographic printing, a sewn binding that lays flat, and – very much in classic Bitmap Books style – bookmark ribbons made from real boot laces.
The print run is strictly limited to 1,000 copies and will never be reprinted. Don't sleep on it.
13 Interviews with Pioneering Developers
One of the highlights: 13 exclusive interviews with the creators of legendary football games:
| Andrew Prime | Ultimate Soccer Manager |
| Andriy Kostiusko | Football Tactics |
| Ben Fawcett | This Is Football |
| Carlos Abril | PC Fútbol |
| Chris Wild | Giant Killers / Official Club Manager |
| Gerald Köhler | On The Ball / Antoss |
| Jim Bagley | Striker |
| Kevin Toms | Football Manager |
| Marc Aubanel | FIFA International Soccer |
| Mariusz Trzaska | Liga Polska Manager |
| Matt Furniss | Soccer Kid |
| Michitaka Tsuruta | Captain Tsubasa |
| Simon Prytherch | LMA Manager |
Games Covered (Selection)
Sensible Soccer · Kick Off · Match Day · FIFA · Pro Evolution Soccer · This Is Football · Championship Manager · Premier Manager · Football Manager (classic & modern) · Virtua Striker · World Cup Italia '90 · Winning Eleven · Worldwide Soccer Manager · ZX Football Manager · … and over 400 more titles
Technical Details
Book: 628 pages · Hardback · 250 × 250 mm · Foil-blocked cover · Boot lace bookmark ribbons · Sewn binding · Lithographic print
Slipcase: 260 × 260 × 50 mm · Foil-blocked fascia · Fabric captain's armband
Language: English
Edition: Limited to 1,000 copies, no reprint
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