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i am 8-bit: Art Inspired by Classic Videogames of the '80s
Average rating
4.1 out of 5
Based on 134 Ratings and 25 Reviews

Book Description
Pac-Man. Frogger. Super Mario Bros. These classic videogames are burned into the collective consciousness of an entire generation, thanks to countless hours spent at pizza parlors and bowling alleys across the country. Now artists such as Gary Baseman, Tim Biskup, and Ashley Wood put their memories to paper, canvas, and wood to create original works of art inspired by the art of the videogame. Chu... More
Book Information
PublisherChronicle Books
BindingPaperback (4 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages156
ISBN-100811853195
ISBN-13978-0811853194
Publication Date04/01/2006
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About Jon M Gibson (Author) : Jon M Gibson is credited in . A published credit of Jon M Gibson is Popping Through Pictures.
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About Chuck Klosterman (Foreword) : Chuck Klosterman is a published author of children's books. A published credit of Chuck Klosterman is Fargo Rock City : A Heavy Metal Odyssey in Rural North Dakota.
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About Clay Sisk (Illustrator) : My name is Clay Sisk. I am a professional illustrator, designer and filmmaker. You can see more of my illustrations and more at: www.siskart.com! Watch me draw on the DRAW DAMMIT! blog at: http://dra... more
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2/10/2009 Clay Sisk said: One of my pieces for the show is featured in the book. I don't remember which page on am on though...LOL
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