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Exclusive interview: How Sam Dyer built Bitmap Books into a shrine for your gaming memoriesSam Dyer, founder of Bitmap Books, discusses how his passion for graphic design and retro gaming led to the creation of a premium publishing house focused on preserving gaming history. The company emphasizes meticulous packaging and high-quality production, treating each book as a collectible artifact. Dyer also highlights the importance of original content and human curation over generative AI, aiming to capture the essence of gaming memories and culture.- A Fatal Fury Feast for the Eyes: Bitmap Books' Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History, Out Now!Bitmap Books has released "Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History," a comprehensive book celebrating SNK's iconic fighting game franchise. The 460-page volume features extensive artwork, interviews with key developers like Yasuyuki Oda, and details on the series' history, including titles like Garou: Mark of the Wolves and the upcoming Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Available in Standard and Collector's Editions, the book delves into the design philosophies and connections with other SNK titles.
Book Review: Fatal Fury / Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History - Another Bitmap BeautyBitmap Books has released "Fatal Fury / Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History," a comprehensive 468-page art book chronicling SNK's iconic fighting game franchise. The book details the series' inception, evolution, and artwork, including insights into the development of Garou: Mark of the Wolves and information on the cancelled Garou: Mark of the Wolves 2. It also features an interview with key developers and is praised for its high-quality presentation and stunning visuals.- Fatal Fury Is Getting The Definitive History Book Fans Have Waited Decades ForBitmap Books has announced "Fatal Fury: The Ultimate History," a 468-page hardcover book detailing the history of the fighting game franchise. The book features interviews with key developers like Yasuyuki Oda, Hitoshi Okamoto, and Takeshi Kimura, alongside sprite sheets, concept art, and promotional artwork. A Collector's Edition with exclusive extras is also available.
- Bitmap Books Returns in Fighting Form with the Launch of Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History, Available 20th May in Standard and Collector’s EditionsBitmap Books is releasing "Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History" on May 20, 2026, detailing the SNK fighting game franchise. The 460-page book, available in Standard and Collector's Editions, features interviews with developers and extensive archival art. It covers the entire Fatal Fury series, including Garou: Mark of the Wolves and the upcoming Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.
Micro but Many: an unofficial Micro Machines Collection ReviewBitmap Books has released 'Micro but Many,' a comprehensive review of the Micro Machines toy line, detailing its history, design process, and marketing success. The book highlights the brand's significant impact on the toy market, its evolution under Galoob and Hasbro, and features over 1,000 photographs of the detailed miniature vehicles.