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The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers: Volume 1 Paperback – 11 Aug. 2014

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Paperback : 526 pages
ISBN-10 : 0992926009
ISBN-13 : 978-0992926007
Product Dimensions : 18.9 x 3.02 x 24.61 cm
Publisher : SMG Szczepaniak (11 Aug. 2014)
Language: : English

Best Sellers Rank: 2,453,662 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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John Szczepaniak is a journalist, novelist, and copy editor. He's written for Retro Gamer, GamesTM, Official PlayStation Magazine, Game Developer Magazine, Gamasutra, The Escapist, GameFAN MkII, nRevolution, 360 Magazine, Play UK, X360, Go>Play, Next3, The Gamer’s Quarter, Retro Survival, NTSC-uk, Tom’s Hardware Guide, Insomnia, GameSetWatch, Shenmue Dojo, Pixel Nation, plus others.

He frequently contributes to Hardcore Gaming 101, where he helped put together The Guide to Classic Graphic Adventures book, and was managing editor on the Sega Arcade Classics Volume 1 book.

John has been doing this for over 10 years, and has interviewed over 200 people. He also enjoyed a six month stint as Staff Writer on Retro Gamer and three years as sub-editor at Time Warner. He’s licensed by the UK’s Royal Yachting Association as a naval skipper, and also holds a Marine Radio Operator’s license. MENSA certified, speaks Japanese, programs indie games, and brews wine.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 March 2015

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Absolutely amazing book. Really well written and the interviews are insightful. Highly recommended.

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Essential reading for anyone interested in Japanese games or retro games

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 November 2014

You rarely hear the stories behind the development of these early and influential game titles, this hefty book gives you a fascinating insight into what went into the making of these, and a look into the life and feelings of the creators themselves. There are hours and hours of content in here, the interviews discussing titles from the present day all the way back to the early 1980s.

The only real downside to this book is the lack of photos of some of the games mentioned, especially the more obscure titles. Othen than that, a real treat for retro game fans.

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Miyuu

Absolutely love it!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 February 2015

I learned about this book in Retro Mag, and I thought it was for me, I love Japan, I love games and I make games.
I've only started reading it. I started with the interviews of Ryukish07 and Uchikoshi because I am a huge fan of their work. I thought I knew all about them but I didn't. This book makes you feel really close to those people. It's not just about the games or the developers, it's also about the culture, the secrets and littles stories of what made the japanese game history.

It's difficult to describe the feel of this book, but I can tell you it's incredible to read!!

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james

Simply Incredible

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 August 2014

Simply Incredible. The best piece of gaming literature I have ever had the pleasure of reading.

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