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The Art of the Box

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The Art Of The Box is a sumptuous, 564-page celebration of video game box art, featuring the work of artists from across the last four decades.

Featuring 26 biographies of artists who, at some point in their careers, found themselves illustrating video game packaging, including Bob Wakelin, Steve Hendricks, Ken Macklin, Tom DuBois, Steinar Lund, Marc Ericksen, Julie Bell and Susumu Matsushita among many others. With information drawn from live interviews wherever possible, we discuss their beginnings as an artist, their inspirations and influences, the games they illustrated, and where their artistic careers have taken them.

Each biography is accompanied by lavish, full-color box artwork, supplied by the artists themselves, and each piece is presented without the usual logos and retail elements, so you see each piece as the artist intended.

The Art Of The Box encompasses the full gamut of game packaging illustration, from the early days of Atari's iconic VCS box art, to modern-day collaborations between designers, CG artists and game developers for the latest AAA games.


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Founded by Sam Dyer in 2014, Bitmap Books creates meticulously researched, visually ambitious books that bring your classic gaming memories to life. Bitmap partners with game industry figures like Mark Cerny, Ste and John Pickford, Tim Schafer and Ron Gilbert, SNK producer Yasuyuki Oda, and many more. Many titles are proudly unofficial, but others are done with SEGA, SNK and Atari, officially-licensed books that come complete with enhanced access and exclusive assets. Bitmap’s best-sellers are: A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games, The Art of Point-and-Click Adventure Games and The CRPG Book: A Guide to Computer Role-Playing Games.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for a graphic designer who loves video games!

K.C. · March 9, 2025

I got this for my husband who is a graphic designer and a longtime video game art aficionado. He loved it and read it from cover to cover! There are several excellent full page color images of the original art on old video game boxes and a lot of detailed text describing the art, artists, and the games themselves. This is a great gift for any serious video game art lover.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great interviews and excellent pictures

M.H. · January 22, 2025

If you grew up in the 80s or 90s and enjoyed video games, I highly recommend this inside look at box art.

Magnifique

n.n. · March 20, 2024

Très belles illustrations et papier de très très haute qualité, superbe

Exzellentes Buch für Cover-Art Liebhaber

B. · January 2, 2024

Über 500 Seite starkes Werk über die Kunstwerke und deren Künstler, die die Cover des liebsten Hobby zieren.Tolles Auswahl der Künstler und Bilder, das grosszügige A4 Format dass die Bilder richtig zu Geltung bringt, viel Infos um die Bilder und die Künstler sind ein dickes Plus für dieses Buch.Einziger Wermutstropfen ist, dass es nur in Englisch erhältlich ist.Hoffe auf einen weiteren Band.Für jeden, der sich für Game- und Cover-Artworks begeistert kann, ist dieses Buch schwerstens zu empfehlen

Excellent book - highly recommended!

D.A.S. · December 19, 2023

Well presented and packaged with a wealth of interesting content. Christmas present for my so.

Excelente!!!

C.P.F. · February 11, 2025

Livro enorme com a maioria das artes de caixa de.jogos antigos, excelente qualidade.

Chef d œuvre

G.G. · December 15, 2023

Comme tout les livres de Bitmap book, ce livre est d une qualité incroyable l, un vrai luxe.Pour en apprendre d avantages sur l histoire des artistes du jeux vidéo, il n y a pas mieux.

The Art of the Box

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The Art of the Box

Product ID: U1838458581
Condition: New

4.9

The Art of the Box-0
Type: Hardcover

AED34714

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by 7-14 business days

This item qualifies for free delivery

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United States

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

All product information, images, descriptions, and reviews originate from the manufacturer or from trusted sellers overseas. BOLO is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an authorized retailer for most brands listed on our website unless stated otherwise.

While we strive to display accurate information, variations in packaging, labeling, instructions, or formulation may occasionally occur due to regional differences or supplier updates. For detailed or manufacturer-specific information, please contact the brand directly or reach out to BOLO Support for assistance.

Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

The Art Of The Box is a sumptuous, 564-page celebration of video game box art, featuring the work of artists from across the last four decades.

Featuring 26 biographies of artists who, at some point in their careers, found themselves illustrating video game packaging, including Bob Wakelin, Steve Hendricks, Ken Macklin, Tom DuBois, Steinar Lund, Marc Ericksen, Julie Bell and Susumu Matsushita among many others. With information drawn from live interviews wherever possible, we discuss their beginnings as an artist, their inspirations and influences, the games they illustrated, and where their artistic careers have taken them.

Each biography is accompanied by lavish, full-color box artwork, supplied by the artists themselves, and each piece is presented without the usual logos and retail elements, so you see each piece as the artist intended.

The Art Of The Box encompasses the full gamut of game packaging illustration, from the early days of Atari's iconic VCS box art, to modern-day collaborations between designers, CG artists and game developers for the latest AAA games.


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Founded by Sam Dyer in 2014, Bitmap Books creates meticulously researched, visually ambitious books that bring your classic gaming memories to life. Bitmap partners with game industry figures like Mark Cerny, Ste and John Pickford, Tim Schafer and Ron Gilbert, SNK producer Yasuyuki Oda, and many more. Many titles are proudly unofficial, but others are done with SEGA, SNK and Atari, officially-licensed books that come complete with enhanced access and exclusive assets. Bitmap’s best-sellers are: A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games, The Art of Point-and-Click Adventure Games and The CRPG Book: A Guide to Computer Role-Playing Games.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for a graphic designer who loves video games!

K.C. · March 9, 2025

I got this for my husband who is a graphic designer and a longtime video game art aficionado. He loved it and read it from cover to cover! There are several excellent full page color images of the original art on old video game boxes and a lot of detailed text describing the art, artists, and the games themselves. This is a great gift for any serious video game art lover.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great interviews and excellent pictures

M.H. · January 22, 2025

If you grew up in the 80s or 90s and enjoyed video games, I highly recommend this inside look at box art.

Magnifique

n.n. · March 20, 2024

Très belles illustrations et papier de très très haute qualité, superbe

Exzellentes Buch für Cover-Art Liebhaber

B. · January 2, 2024

Über 500 Seite starkes Werk über die Kunstwerke und deren Künstler, die die Cover des liebsten Hobby zieren.Tolles Auswahl der Künstler und Bilder, das grosszügige A4 Format dass die Bilder richtig zu Geltung bringt, viel Infos um die Bilder und die Künstler sind ein dickes Plus für dieses Buch.Einziger Wermutstropfen ist, dass es nur in Englisch erhältlich ist.Hoffe auf einen weiteren Band.Für jeden, der sich für Game- und Cover-Artworks begeistert kann, ist dieses Buch schwerstens zu empfehlen

Excellent book - highly recommended!

D.A.S. · December 19, 2023

Well presented and packaged with a wealth of interesting content. Christmas present for my so.

Excelente!!!

C.P.F. · February 11, 2025

Livro enorme com a maioria das artes de caixa de.jogos antigos, excelente qualidade.

Chef d œuvre

G.G. · December 15, 2023

Comme tout les livres de Bitmap book, ce livre est d une qualité incroyable l, un vrai luxe.Pour en apprendre d avantages sur l histoire des artistes du jeux vidéo, il n y a pas mieux.

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