Omigari, Toshi
Arcade Game Typography: The Art of Pixel Type
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500021743
- author:
- Omigari, Toshi
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Thames & Hudson
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 6.75(w) x 9.12(h) x (d)
- Genre:
- Writing
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Arcade Game Typography: A Visual Survey of Pixel Typefaces This book presents a fascinating world of typography that emerged in the video game industry of the 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s. Due to color and resolution limitations, designers developed creative techniques to craft elegant character sets within small pixel grids. The book showcases typefaces from iconic games such as Super Sprint, Marble Madness, and Space Harrier, alongside lesser-known gems. A unique blend of high-end typography and playful design, Arcade Game Typography offers a vibrant nostalgia trip for gamers, designers, and illustrators alike. With insightful commentary from author Toshi Omigari, a Monotype typeface designer himself, this book provides a comprehensive survey of an overlooked outsider typography movement.
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