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i am 8-bit: Art Inspired by Classic Videogames of the '80s | 
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| Author: Jon M. Gibson
Creator: Chuck Klosterman
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Category: Book
List Price: $22.95
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 318194
Media: Paperback
Pages: 156
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 8.8 x 0.7
ISBN: 0811853195
Dewey Decimal Number: 704.94979480973
EAN: 9780811853194
ASIN: 0811853195
Publication Date: April 1, 2006
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Product Description
Pac-Man. Frogger. Super Mario Bros. These classic videogames are burned into the collective consciousness of an entire generation, thanks to countless hours spent at pizza parlors and bowling alleys across the country. Now artists such as Gary Baseman, Tim Biskup, and Ashley Wood put their memories to paper, canvas, and wood to create original works of art inspired by the art of the videogame. Chuck Klosterman shares his thoughts -- in his distinctively insightful and entertaining style -- in a foreword on how videogames created a new playground for artistic expression. With more than 100 thought-provoking, amusing, and simply fun pieces of original art, i am 8-bit is a pixilated stroll down memory lane.
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Start of a great art exhibition December 24, 2008
Robert Welkner (Los Angeles CA)
For those lucky enough to live in LA we've had the chance to experience multiple I AM 8-BIT art shows. These shows were put on by author of this book Jon M. Gibson (curator) and feature talented artists making renditions of 8-bit inspired art pieces. This book showcases most of the first year art work. Here's to hoping there's more volumes in the future!
Also - on a side note - Jon M. Gibson the author was interviewed and featured on COIN-OP TV DVD Volume 1 which can also be found on Amazon!
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cool book! August 6, 2008
William Taylor (sacramento, ca)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is for fans of old school games from the NES and old atari games. really cool art. takes me back 10 to 20 years.
Take pop appreciation to a new level January 11, 2007
J. A. Crocker (Los Angeles, CA United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Coffee table or bookcase, this book is for the most artistic of videogame fans, as well as those that appreciate mixed media with their pop culture. Joust, Mario Bros, Donkey Kong, Pac Man, Q-Bert and more are all displayed like you've never seen them by talented artists. The nostalgia is thick and sweet smelling; a feeling that few will appreciate to it's fullest. Highly recommended for artists and nerds alike. Also check out Arcade Fever and Supercade for the history behind our favorite up up down down history.
IN 8-BIT WE TRUST! August 23, 2006
Scott T. Werley (USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
"I AM 8-BIT" is a must have for those old school fanatics who long for another golden era... one of the best books ever made. Buy it now!!!
art is neato. May 14, 2006
Jonathan Halperin (long beach, ca)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
this book is a great collection of established and up and coming artists interpreting classic video games. what more could you want?
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