*Shortlisted for the British Book Design and Production Award for Graphic Novels* 'A love
letter to gaming in all its forms - from board games to role-play to virtual reality and
video games. For fans of gaming this is the perfect read. For those new to gaming it is the
perfect introduction' The Scotsman A thrilling illustrated journey through the history of video
games and what they really mean to us Pac-Man. Mario. Minecraft. Doom. Ever since he first
booted up his brother's dusty old Atari comic artist Edward Ross has been hooked on video
games. Years later he began to wonder: what makes games so special? Why do we play? And how do
games shape the world we live in? This lovingly illustrated book takes us through the history
of video games from the pioneering prototypes of the 1950s to the modern era of blockbuster
hits and ingenious indie gems. Exploring the people and politics behind one of the world's most
exciting art-forms Gamish is a love letter to something that has always been more than just a
game.
