The Art of Point-and-Click Adventure Games
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Description
A visual celebration of one of the most loved genres in gaming history, The Art of Point-and-Click Adventure Games is a sumptuous, 528 page, hardback coffee table book packed with the very best pixel art and classic scenes from the games that most define this genre.
The Art of Point-and-Click Adventure Games also contains over 50 extensive and exclusive interviews with the key developers, designers and artists behind some of the most beloved games and characters in the history of the medium, such as Al Lowe, Éric Chahi, Ron Gilbert and Tim Schafer. It has a foreword by Gary Whitta, editor of PC Gamer magazine and storywriter on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, followed by a detailed history of the Point-and-Click genre.
Just some of the classic titles featured are King’s Quest, Myst, Toonstruck, Discworld, Blade Runner, Gabriel Knight, Flight of the Amazon Queen, Simon the Sorcerer, The Secret of Monkey Island, The Dig, Maniac Mansion and Full Throttle. All of the most famous and iconic point-and-click adventures are covered, as well as some lesser-known games and home-brew efforts.
Includes interviews with:
Billy Allison, Gregg Barnett, Hal Barwood, David Bishop, Louis Castle, Charles Cecil, Éric Chahi, Corey Cole, Lori Cole, Paul Conway, Doug Crockford, Paul Cuisset, Neil Dodwell, James Dollar, Jakub Dvorský, Noah Falstein, Mark Ferrari, Natalia Figueroa, David Fox, Oliver Franzke, Dave Gibbons, Dave Gilbert, Ron Gilbert, Pierre Gilhodes, Dave Grossman, Richard Hare, Joel Staaf Hästö, Jacob Janerka, Jane Jensen, Oliver Lindau, Robert Lindsley, Al Lowe, Josh Mandel, Collette Michaud, Robyn Miller, Rolf Mohr, Brian Moriarty, John Passfield, Tim Schafer, Shawn Sharp, Patrik Spacek, Stefan Srb, Steve Stamatiadis, Jeff Stephenson, Jay Tholen, William Tiller, Jim Walls, Ken Williams, Aric Wilmunder, Gary Winnick and Simon Woodroffe.
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Reprint Updates
- SSStepan S.Verified Buyer3 months agoRated 5 out of 5 starsTHE GLORY OF POINT-AND-CLICK ADVENTURE GAMES
As an old fan of point-and- click adventures I am glad that this book was created. This is the latest edition, it is very well put together a physical quality is also very, very good. The book maps this genre from the beginnings. I was very lucky to play The Secret of Monkey Island on a PC in 1990 in all its VGA glory (which was something in former Czechoslovakia at the time), what a game, and I was immediately hooked on the genre. Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, better game than movies and probably one of the best games ever made, I also vividly remember absolutely stunning VGA graphics of The Legend of Kyrandia: Book One, well it is all in the book.
- VDValerie D.Verified Buyer5 months agoRated 5 out of 5 starsBeautiful Book
Beautifully done book on Adventure Games! Quality, thick, heavy book of all glossy pages with excellent historical notes and wonderful screenshots. A fantastic trip down gaming memory lane. :)
- PCPaul C.Verified Buyer7 months agoRated 5 out of 5 starsTop quality
The book content is top notch. I learnt a lot about point and click adventure games that I never knew about before. The quality of the print and the materials are flawless. The delivery was next day from ordering and the packaging design is amazing. The packaging is also well padded. 100% recommend. Its worth every penny.
- TBTom B.Verified Buyer8 months agoRated 5 out of 5 starsGreat quality
The book looks amazing. The quality is great and the content is super relevant.
- ABAndreas B.Verified Buyer10 months agoRated 5 out of 5 starsThe three musketeers have arrived
Today I received the three books I ordered (The Art of Point-and-Click Adventure Games, The CRPG Book: A Guide to Computer Role-Playing Games (Expanded Edition) The CRPG Book: A Guide to Computer Role-Playing Games (Expanded Edition), A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games, )and I am simply thrilled!
From ordering to delivery to my doorstep, everything was perfect. Thank you for the very fair shipping costs!
As I marveled at the large box and the packaging inside, I was looking forward to opening it.
I have never received such protective packaging for books before. Thank you so much for that!
Each book arrived undamaged and is now part of my collection.
The quality of the production and printing are top notch!
The layout is also a joy to read and invites you to linger for hours.
A masterpiece of gaming history!
I am absolutely delighted with your delivery service and the books!
Thank you so much for doing this!
I look forward to more great books from your program
Thank You very much!
Andy
Switzerland
