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Metal Slug: The Ultimate History

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Metal Slug: The Ultimate History is the first officially-licensed book to document the lineage of one of gaming’s most beloved franchises.

An instant classic on its debut in 1996, the original Metal Slug laid the foundations for an action-packed series that would become globally renowned for its tight gameplay, gorgeous hand-drawn visuals and playful sense of humour. The franchise has effortlessly retained these core attributes across multiple sequels and spin-offs in the years since, and this publication – the first officially-licensed and fully-endorsed book of its kind, ever – not only aims to illuminate the rich history of the franchise via hundreds of carefully curated screenshots and a comprehensive written account of its often mysterious history, but also seeks to celebrate the iconic artwork which has made millions of players fall in love with the antics of the plucky Peregrine Falcon Squad.

To help achieve this goal, SNK has offered unprecedented access to its vast archive of high-resolution concept artwork and illustrations, some of which is being made publicly available for the first time. The book also contains 11 exclusive and incredibly detailed interviews with key members of the development team, including Kazuma Kujo, Takushi Hiyamuta, Andoh Kenji and Takeshi Okui, the latter two of whom have never previously spoken about the series. These insightful discussions bust myths and reveal the real truth behind the creation and evolution of this esteemed franchise, extensively covering its beginnings at Nazca and the truth behind Metal Slug Zero – the version of Metal Slug that existed, before Marco and Tarma, when you controlled only the SV-001 tank. The book also explores the roots of Metal Slug, looking at Irem titles In the Hunt and GunForce II and how these arcade cult classics influenced what was to come later.

Includes interviews with:
Shinichi Hamada, Takushi Hiyamuta, Andoh Kenji, Kazuma Kujo, Atsushi Kurooka, Hidenari Mamoto, Sadaki Matsumoto, Takeshi Okui, Kazuhiro Takeshita, TONKO and Toshikazu Tanaka.

©SNK CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Book Specifications

452 pages. 210mm × 297mm. Edge-to-edge high quality lithographic print. Special Pantone ink used throughout. Hardback. Sewn binding for enduring quality and the ability to lay flat for ideal double-page image viewing. Black foil-blocked cover and spine. Bookmark ribbon. Shrink-wrapped. Free PDF for viewing on the go. Volumetric weight: 2.5kg.

Games featured

GunForce II / In the Hunt / Metal Slug 1st Mission / Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/II / Metal Slug 2nd Mission / Metal Slug 3 / Metal Slug 3D / Metal Slug 4 / Metal Slug 5 / Metal Slug 6 / Metal Slug 7 / Metal Slug Advance / Metal Slug X / Metal Slug: Super Vehicle-001

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Reprint Updates

This first edition may have received minor updates when reprinted. If not specified here, these changes will not be significant, and likely be small text amends.

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  • DY
    David Y.
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    Verified Buyer
    2 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Fabulous quality

    Not managed to read the whole book yet but the quality of the product and the care taken to deliver it in pristine condition is second to none. Can’t even bring myself to recycle the packaging it came in!

    Looking forward to continuing to read through it and hoping to get the King of Fighters one next.

  • CE
    chad E b.
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    Verified Buyer
    4 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    metal slug is awesome

    My book came in perfect condition and the box the book came in is awesome and bitmap books did an awesome job packageing my book you guys get a 100%.

  • CE
    chad E b.
    Flag of United States
    Verified Buyer
    4 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    this book is awesome

    The book came in perfect and the box it came in is awesome and bitmap books did an awesome job packageing my book they get a 100% .

  • UC
    Umut Can U.
    1 year ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Perfection...

    İ play metal slug since i was 6 and they bring 25 year into one book is a thing of dreams

    (İf ship i work goes to japan i wanna get this thing signed)

  • TA
    Thomas A.
    Flag of United States
    Verified Buyer
    2 years ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Excellent Book

    First talking about the quality of the book. Being a long time collector of gaming art books and gaming history books, I can honestly say the quality of the book is absolute top notch with no compromises made. Excellent binding and page print quality is superior. The book itself is an absolute joy. As a person who has own multiple copies of each metal slug game (including the MVXS arcade itself), it is fun replaying the games again while looking through the history and art put together masterfully by Bitmap Books. Excellent value for what the book costs. Looking forward to what Bitmap Books brings out next!

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