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RUN N GUN A HISTORY OF ON-FOOT SHOOTERS - BOOK

Step into a world of nostalgic bullet hell with Run 'n' Gun: A History of On-Foot Shooters 
written by award-winning video game journalist and comic book author Dave Cook. This new
release follows Cook’s previous project with Bitmap Books  Go Straight: The Ultimate Guide to
Side-Scrolling Beat 'Em Ups  and charts 40 years of run ’n’ gun history across 496 stunning
pages. The book opens with guest forewords by Mega Man’s legendary producer  Keiji Inafune  and
Cuphead creators Chad and Jared Moldenhauer. Our explosive journey begins with 1975’s Gun Fight
and the birth of the run ’n’ gun genre  then marches forward through the decades. With over 300
games featured  you’ll discover incredible behind-the-scenes stories  interesting quotes 
mind-blowing trivia  expert gameplay tips  and beautiful high-quality screenshots. All the
classics are here  including Contra  Gunstar Heroes  Metal Slug  Mega Man  Sunset Riders 
Midnight Resistance  and Turrican  as well as some hidden gems you might not have tried before
such as Demon Front  Nitro Ball  and Rapid Reload. As the years progress  you’ll become more
familiar with modern shooters like Cuphead  Blazing Chrome  Huntdown  and Gunvolt. Featuring
contributions from Chris Scullion  Kurt Kalata  Sega Lord X  and Graeme Mason  Run 'n' Gun: A
History of On-Foot Shooters is an action-packed celebration of the genre. Whether you’re new to
shooters or gearing up to use your Spread Gun for the first time  this is the perfect reference
guide. Run ’n’ Gun: A History of On-Foot Shooters is lithographically printed to the highest
standards. This ensures the colors in the book are vibrant and that the pages have a
high-quality  luxurious feel. As standard  each book is offered in hardcover with
spot-varnished artwork by artist Jorge M. Velez. About the publisher: Bitmap Books works with
the world’s most experienced writers  designers  and gaming experts to create meticulously
researched  visually ambitious retro gaming books. As a design-led publisher  visual quality
matters to us. We don’t just pursue the best printing quality available  we aim to constantly
push the boundaries of printing techniques.

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