History of Nintendo SC (2012) 1-1ST

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1889-1980: From Playing Cards to Game and Watch!" Written by Florent Gorges, and Isao Yamazaki. This highly detailed publication delves into the rich and varied (and often forgotten) 120 year history of the world's leading video game company. For the very first time ever Nintendo's historical product portfolio is catalogued in painstaking and loving detail, with over 500 card games, tabletop games, toys, electronic, and arcade games all compiled into one superbly crafted book. This book details Nintendo's humble beginnings as a playing card manufacturer, charting progress through the entire range of toys and games, including such legendary products as Love Tester, Ten Billion, Ultra Hand, Custom Gunman and hundreds more, progressing up to the first video arcade games, home consoles, and Game & Watch series. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 242 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.