Expanding on our highly successful Box Art Collection series PC Engine: The Box Art Collection
is a must-have for dedicated fans of NECs iconic console retro gaming enthusiasts and anyone
fascinated by the intersection of games art and popular culture. Why? Because the PC Engine
wasnt just a gaming system it was part of a cultural movement in the late 1980s that
introduced a bold new aesthetic in Japan one that quickly spread across the globe influencing
art design and creativity wherever it went. The synergy between Japans gaming movies music
design and fashion is reflected in the stunning box art of the PC Engines impressive library
which beautifully captured the diverse artistic approaches that defined the era. PC Engine: The
Box Art Collection celebrates the creativity vibrancy and distinctive personality seen on the
covers of some of the most notable and exciting Japanese titles for NEC's compact powerhouse
including Adventure Island Darius Plus Bomberman '3 YS I & Soldier Blade PC Denjin (Air
Zonk) Akumaj? Dracula X: Chi no Rondo (Castlevania: Rondo of Blood) Devil Crash and Street
Fighter II: Champion Edition. With 372 pages this collection features over 300 professionally
photographed pieces of box art along with carefully reproduced screenshots. The book is
designed with Bitmap Books' signature approach to design ensuring each page is filled with
thoughtful visually stimulating content - just like the PC Engine game covers themselves. Each
featured game includes a detailed review and expert summary. The collectors edition of PC
Engine: The Box Art Collection comes encased in a durable slipcase adorned with an exclusive
cover illustration by Wil Overton (Rare Super Play magazine). It also includes a protective
dust jacket showcasing Wils artwork. This limited edition is capped at only 2 000 copies and
once it's gone it will never be reprinted. PUSH RUN BUTTON.
