Bitmap Books PC Engine: The Box Art Collection (Collector's Edition) - Book

Expanding on our highly successful Box Art Collection series, PC Engine: The Box Art Collection is a must-have for dedicated fans of NEC’s iconic console, retro gaming enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of games, art, and popular culture.

Why? Because the PC Engine wasn’t just a gaming system; it was part of a cultural movement in the late 1980s that introduced a bold new aesthetic in Japan, one that quickly spread across the globe, influencing art, design, and creativity wherever it went. The synergy between Japan’s gaming, movies, music, design, and fashion is reflected in the stunning box art of the PC Engine’s impressive library, which beautifully captured the diverse artistic approaches that defined the era.

PC Engine: The Box Art Collection celebrates the creativity, vibrancy, and distinctive personality seen on the covers of some of the most notable and exciting Japanese titles for NEC's compact powerhouse, including Adventure Island, Darius Plus, Bomberman '3, YS I & Soldier Blade, PC Denjin (Air Zonk), Akumajō Dracula X: Chi no Rondo (Castlevania: Rondo of Blood), Devil Crash, and Street Fighter II: Champion Edition.

With 372 pages, this collection features over 300 professionally photographed pieces of box art, along with carefully reproduced screenshots. The book is designed with Bitmap Books' signature approach to design, ensuring each page is filled with thoughtful, visually stimulating content – just like the PC Engine game covers themselves. Each featured game includes a detailed review and expert summary.

The collector’s edition of PC Engine: The Box Art Collection comes encased in a durable slipcase adorned with an exclusive cover illustration by Wil Overton (Rare/Super Play magazine). It also includes a protective dust jacket, showcasing Wil’s artwork. This limited edition is capped at only 2,000 copies, and once it's gone, it will never be reprinted.

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