Rom Hunter Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Tim, it looks awesome. What a great job you did. Hats off to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) Shall I get the Hardback edition or the Deluxe edition? I think I'd prefer the Hardback version, it's got the nicer cover. The Deluxe is a black cover book, nice too. Edited November 1, 2016 by high voltage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 I bought the $30 hard cover edition and it has a found a permanent home atop my coffee table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achtbits Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Just retrieved the first delivery, the Standard Edition, from my 'Packstation'. Couldn't wait for getting back home, so I opened the package in my car and what can I say, I LOVE IT . Half an hour later I decided I should drive home, it was way too cold to spend the whole evening in the car . On Saturday the Deluxe Edition is supposed to arrive, how can that one be even better? I decided to keep both of them and the SE will be my christmas gift to my brother. After all we spent so much time playing games on my Atari 2600 console back then. I'm sure he'll like it too, although he's not such an enthusiast as we are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enthusi Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 The hardcover version arrived in germany today as well! Very high quality. I am pleased and impressed Thanks! I ordered on forbiddenplanet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Tim are you interested in any print errors we find? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Tom, you did an AMAZING job! Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapetino Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 Tim are you interested in any print errors we find? Yes please. In a book this size, despite our best efforts, we thought there might be some that creep through. But please pm me with edits as we will make corrections if there are subsequent editions. And thanks again to you all for the kind words. It means a ton to get the feedback from you all, especially those I've been interacting with and reading alongside for years in this great community. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devwebcl Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 I got mine yesterday ! It is much better that I thought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chavert Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 good job I've placed an order for that book and it will be gift for christmas day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 I also received mine (Deluxe Edition) and I absolutely love it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 good job I've placed an order for that book and it will be gift for christmas day. Good luck trying to keep this under the tree until Christmas day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Good luck trying to keep this under the tree until Christmas day. Good luck fitting it under the Christmas tree. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Hi Lapetino is there anything in the book about the Atari 7800? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level42 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Well I've decided I could not justify the huge gap in price, just ordered the standard edition for about 37 euro incl. delivery from Amazon.de ....then again.......I changed my mind......this is probably once in a lifetime. I have _LOVED_ Atari's artwork from the very first arcade machines I encountered. I have always wanted a book like this so I thought WHAT DA HECK....cancelled the standard edition and ordered the Deluxe version....should be here on tuesday.....can't wait ! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwackery Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I've been taking my time reading the deluxe edition. It's something that one should savor. It truly is beautifully designed. Whether or not you decide to get the deluxe or regular edition, I encourage everyone who has an interest in or passion for video games, not just from the Atari era but also beyond, to purchase a copy and support this endeavor. Showing consumer interest is a great way to get publishers interested in future projects. I think one of the hardest things about this medium is the way that games, platforms, and technologies age out, and so being able to preserve an element of game design (in this case, the art of Atari) is critical for the future of video games. As both a fan and academic, this sort of history should be documented as well as celebrated, and The Art of Atari succeeds admirably on both accounts. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jeremiahjt Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 How long will it be before you get in sales figures? I know you might not be able to pass along exact numbers, but maybe give us a general idea of how it's going. Either way good luck! Hopefully I will get my deluxe edition sooner rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednakes1 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Got it today from the local Chapters (Canada), it was 52.99 but today if you spent more than $50 you get 25% off. I'm loving the book, it's very thorough and it's a good read.. Oh, and the pictures are great too My kids got a kick out of the different concept drawings for Pac-man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapetino Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Hi Lapetino is there anything in the book about the Atari 7800? There is a little bit on the console itself, some 7800 art, and a bit on the industrial design. But the 2600 is generally the focus of the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapetino Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 How long will it be before you get in sales figures? I know you might not be able to pass along exact numbers, but maybe give us a general idea of how it's going. Either way good luck! Hopefully I will get my deluxe edition sooner rather than later. I have only seen a little bit of numbers and don't know if they are inclusive. I won't know real figures until much later -- as that's not really my area. But I can say that everyone at the publisher has been SUPER happy with the success of the book so far. More sales means communicating to them that there is value in video game history, design interest, etc. Hoping it will lead to future projects -- but that is hopefully a post for another time. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level42 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 I realized the book was mainly about 2600 from the start and there's little wrong with that but.............even before seeing one page of it.......there should be a sequel covering Atari's origins as complete as possible: Arcade. This is where it all started and there is SOOOOOO much awesomeness in the art of Atari's arcade machines..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 got my deluxe edition.... great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Got mine today, it looks awesome. Work well done indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball22 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Saw the book in B&N a couple of weeks ago... it's really lovely. I'm strongly hoping it ends up under the Christmas tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrontyAA Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Great job Tim. I've seen books like this before in other areas of interest and few if any are as well done. Kudos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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