--- product_id: 48612756 title: "The Illustrated History of 151 Videogames: A Detailed Guide to the Most Important Games of the Past Five Decades" price: "€ 35.27" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48612756-the-illustrated-history-of-151-videogames-a-detailed-guide-to store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 151 iconic games covered 5 decades of gaming history 1000+ vivid screenshots & artworks The Illustrated History of 151 Videogames: A Detailed Guide to the Most Important Games of the Past Five Decades **Price:** € 35.27 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎯 Level up your game knowledge with the ultimate illustrated gaming bible! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Illustrated History of 151 Videogames: A Detailed Guide to the Most Important Games of the Past Five Decades - **How much does it cost?** € 35.27 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48612756-the-illustrated-history-of-151-videogames-a-detailed-guide-to) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Expert Insights & Trivia:** Unlock behind-the-scenes stories, memorable quotes, and rare trivia for every game. - • **Cross-Platform Chronicles:** Explore titles spanning arcade, console, PC, online, and handheld platforms. - • **Master the Pixel Revolution:** Dive deep into 50 years of gaming evolution from arcade classics to modern hits. - • **Visual Feast for Aficionados:** Over 1000 vibrant images bring legendary games to life on every page. - • **Curated by a Gaming Wordsmith:** Written by award-winning journalist Simon Parkin, a leading voice in game culture. ## Overview The Illustrated History of 151 Videogames is a comprehensive, updated 2025 guide chronicling five decades of video game evolution. Featuring expert analysis, trivia, and over 1000 vivid images, it covers iconic titles across all platforms, authored by acclaimed journalist Simon Parkin. A must-have for any serious gamer or cultural connoisseur. ## Description Updated and extended 2025. More than any other entertainment medium, video games offer the chance for us to participate in a world beyond the ordinary. Whether you are playing as a supersonic hedgehog, an athletic archeologist, or a moustachioed Italian plumber, video games allow their players to inhabit spaces where the usual parameters of existence do not apply. The medium's history is chronicled through the individual stories of the most iconic video games. Beginning in the early 1970s, the book charts five decades of the pixel revolution. The story of each game is accompanied by trivia and quotations, and illustrated with photographs, screenshots and artworks. This celebratory reference and up-to-date history will enthral any video games aficionado. Chronicles the history of gaming through an analysis of the world's most-iconic and best-loved games. Expert analysis of the story of each game, accompanied by fascinating trivia, memorable quotes, and information on the year of publication and where the game can be played today. Includes titles across all platforms, including arcade, console, PC, online and handheld games. Charts five decades of video game evolution, from Computer Space to Fortnite and Elden Ring. Illustrated with over 1000 action screenshots, game artworks and photographs. Simon Parkin is an award-winning writer and journalist. Described by the New Statesman as "one of the most effortlessly masterful voices in video game writing" he has contributed to The New York, The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, Edge magazine and many others over the past decade, writing both criticism and journalism from the front-lines of video game culture. Review: Great book - Delivery; Item arrived fast in the typical cardboard wrap\envelope. Item; This is a great book, theres plenty of info and screenshots for each game, and a wide range of games & systems covered, the paper its printed on feels like it is good quality, i would recommend this to any gamer who likes book related content. Would recommend? Yes Review: Good retro game book - Great look back into the past ## Features - Lorenz Books ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 33,410 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 23 in Digital Art 26 in Video Game Art | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 430 Reviews | ## Images ![The Illustrated History of 151 Videogames: A Detailed Guide to the Most Important Games of the Past Five Decades - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qZUb6OWEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by D***5 on 12 January 2021* Delivery; Item arrived fast in the typical cardboard wrap\envelope. Item; This is a great book, theres plenty of info and screenshots for each game, and a wide range of games & systems covered, the paper its printed on feels like it is good quality, i would recommend this to any gamer who likes book related content. Would recommend? Yes ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good retro game book *by P***L on 8 February 2026* Great look back into the past ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not in 100% new condition *by R***B on 26 July 2024* Not in 100% perfect condition. No shrink wrap and the outer protective cover a bit creased and not pristine at the top. Almost as if its a return sold as new. However, inside is perfect, it looks and smells new and it is a very nice book which I will treasure. ## Frequently Bought Together - An Illustrated History of 151 Video Games - The Game Console 2.0: A Photographic History from Atari to Xbox - A Handheld History --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48612756-the-illustrated-history-of-151-videogames-a-detailed-guide-to](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48612756-the-illustrated-history-of-151-videogames-a-detailed-guide-to) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-26*