Bitmap Books

Bitmap Books Bringing your classic gaming memories to life. https://linktr.ee/bitmapbooks
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At Bitmap Books we work with the world’s most experienced writers, designers and gaming experts to create meticulously researched, visually ambitious books that all do one thing. Founded by graphic designer Sam Dyer, Bitmap Books is an independent publisher of retro gaming books covering the early days of home computers and consoles. Its sumptuous, high-quality books are presented as a visual cele

bration of the genre, enabling you to relive this golden age of video games. Each volume is filled with interviews, quotes and anecdotes from the artists, programmers and publishers that created the games. Bitmap Books is intent on producing the very finest products, using the best printers working to the highest standards. The books themselves are perfect-bound using thread for maximum durability and, where possible, include special bonus features such as promotional postcards or posters and special packaging. Bitmap books currently has many titles in its portfolio, with more in production and plenty of contenders on its to-do list! So check back regularly to see what other gaming icons are being celebrated in book form.

11/10/2025

Discover retro rarities at Cardiff Gaming Market—vintage consoles, classic games, and nostalgic gems waiting to be found! 🎮🕹

✨A big thanks to our Event Sponsors✨
Retro book specialists Bitmap Books 📚
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11/10/2025
10/10/2025

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10/10/2025

Get ready to dive in to a treasure trove of imports straight from Japan at Cardiff Gaming Market! 🎮🕹

✨A big thanks to our Event Sponsors✨
Retro book specialists Bitmap Books 📚
Japan Shopping Service - ZenMarket - Buy Retro Games directly from Japan 🗾

Check out the comments for ticket info, our sponsors links & Facebook event! 👇

09/10/2025

Discover an incredible range of gaming merchandise at Cardiff Gaming Market! 🎮🕹

✨A big thanks to our Event Sponsors✨
Retro book specialists Bitmap Books 📚
Japan Shopping Service - ZenMarket - Buy Retro Games directly from Japan 🗾

Check out the comments for ticket info, our sponsors links & Facebook event! 👇

09/10/2025

Address

11 Laura Place

BA24BL

Opening Hours

Monday 06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 23:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 23:00
Thursday 06:00 - 23:00
Friday 06:00 - 23:00
Saturday 06:00 - 23:00
Sunday 06:00 - 23:00

Website

http://www.bitmapbooks.com/

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About us

Founded by graphic designer Sam Dyer, Bitmap Books is an award-winning independent publisher of retro gaming books which aims to celebrate the software, hardware, developers, and code shops which laid down the foundations for the billion-dollar industry we know and love today.

Its sumptuous, high-quality books are presented as a visual celebration of the video game industry, enabling you to relive the golden age of video games. 18 books have been published so far, and each is filled with interviews, quotes and anecdotes from the artists, programmers and publishers that created some of the most iconic games of all time.

Developers such as Mark Cerny, former SEGA staffer, creator of Marble Madness and chief architect of the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita; legendary developer siblings Ste and John Pickford; point-and-click trailblazers Tim Schafer and Ron Gilbert; SNK producer Yasuyuki Oda and many, many more have all contributed exclusive content to these books. These insightful interviews are complemented by bespoke features which painstakingly uncover the history of this fascinating realm of entertainment.

Furthermore, Bitmap has worked closely with industry veterans like SEGA, SNK and Atari to create officially-licenced books which come complete with enhanced access and exclusive assets. NEOGEO: A VISUAL HISTORY is perhaps of the most comprehensive English-language study on the legendary '90s family of systems, while SEGA Master System: a visual Compendium has SEGA's official blessing, making it one of the most detailed and captivating tributes to the seminal 8-bit console yet seen.