2026-09-23T01:02:16Z https://nostr.now Bitmap Books https://nostr.now/npub1a67dr999egh400gsx2nyp7nu23c3krmkwwgd0q45ctcyxnr80m7sfqa9fh https://files.mastodon.social/accounts/avatars/113/487/310/942/489/642/original/b0196e21f416abae.jpg https://files.mastodon.social/accounts/avatars/113/487/310/942/489/642/original/b0196e21f416abae.jpg https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8nk3aavjtx2cy49ymurxkw4ne7ph3z5xdjng2hpfswleurwnas2szyrhte5v55h9z74aazqe2vs860328zxc0weeep4uzknp0qs6vval06zlh6u9 The visual compendium series celebrates the game libraries of the world’s most popular consoles and home computers, bringing you screenshots, game art, artist interviews, and more.<br/><br/>Check them out: <a href="https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/visual-compendiums">https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/visual-compendiums</a><br/><br/>#bitmapbooks #books #retrogaming #gaming #bookstodon<br/><br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/117/500/658/862/093/863/original/72da9f40ee199302.png"> 2026-10-25T08:42:54Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqst2ny5wvpkaulq8tux5uc66h83cspxcwal2pdy7325kcchxa9nklqzyrhte5v55h9z74aazqe2vs860328zxc0weeep4uzknp0qs6vval06fkf033 The Arcade 1971–1999: The Stories Behind Classic Coin-Ops, Told by Their Creators<br/><br/>Celebrates almost three decades of coin-op gaming, featuring 120 classic machines and the fascinating stories behind their creation.<br/><br/>Pre-order here: <a href="https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-arcade-1971-1999-the-stories-behind-classic-coin-ops-told-by-their-creators">https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-arcade-1971-1999-the-stories-behind-classic-coin-ops-told-by-their-creators</a><br/><br/>Shipping starting from 7th October 📦<br/><br/>#bitmapbooks #books #arcade #gaming #bookstodon<br/><br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/117/398/405/333/292/880/original/e5deccabd7f592f4.mp4"></video> 2026-10-07T07:18:35Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszn674gf8rj9xn7tswmyja4kvpankq5wk0wlv9rfxyl3wyr6cl5mszyrhte5v55h9z74aazqe2vs860328zxc0weeep4uzknp0qs6vval060su8z2 The Art Of The Box<br/><br/>With more than 80,000 words, 350 full colour images and 26 artist’s biographies, The Art Of The Box is a glorious celebration of video game box art.<br/><br/>Pre-orders open now: <a href="https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-art-of-the-box">https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-art-of-the-box</a><br/><br/>#bitmapbooks #books #art #gaming #boxart #bookstodon<br/><br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/117/387/222/120/882/400/original/ac04d4fd0309aef3.mp4"></video> 2026-10-05T07:54:29Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8tqrlgde768gp8mhxln4ap8lk54ay7ztz9lu7h4dhsqhf9jd4c5czyrhte5v55h9z74aazqe2vs860328zxc0weeep4uzknp0qs6vval06l4vhw3 Happy Birthday to Castlevania 🧛🏻‍♂️✝️⛓️<br/><br/>Released 40 years ago today.<br/><br/>Check it out in our book - NES/Famicom: a visual compendium. 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