Book design for Indie Game Works, the new publication from @thamesandhudson and @readonlymemorycom
The design language is built around Antipol, the variable typeface from @phospho.at . We used the range of weights, widths and stretching to mirror the diversity of the games featured throughout the book, with each one receiving its own unique type treatment.
Thank you to @iamdarrenwall for getting us involved with the project!
#bookdesign #typography #publishing #graphicdesign
Don't forget that pre-orders are up through @readonlymemorycom for @nathanpgibson 's new book:
𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬
A spotlight on 50 #indiegames games like #Tunic, #PlanetOfLana, #Gris, #Dredge, #1000xResist and more!
And the @thamesandhudson launch is happing later this month!
Check out the link in bio and don’t forget to follow us 📚🎮
#videogame #gamestudies #ludology #gamer #gaming #playstation #xbox #nintendo #pc #pcgaming #gamingcommunity #retrogaming #microsoft #bookstagram #gamereads #books #videogamelibrary #videogamebooksagram
Got my copy of my book this week and it looks amazing. This is the limited edition Read-Only Memory version of Indie Game Works that you can buy now, with the standard edition from Thames & Hudson coming later this month.
Our little rat game has been included in this book alongside some awesome indie games! Thanks for including us @nathanpgibson@readonlymemorycom 🐀⚔️🐸
#tailsofiron #indiegames #gamedev
As a fan a Rock and Roll I was super honoured to work on the book that celebrates Rock though the Book Design for ‘The Oral History of Guitar Hero, Rock Band and the Music Game Boom’ published by ROM @readonlymemorycom and written by Blake Hester boasts a formidable record as a videogame wordsmith.
The Guitar Hero book design was divided into the same number of chapters as the coloured buttons on the Guitar Hero controller, with the book’s tabs resembling the game.
About the Book
Since the dawn of pop, there’s always been the bedroom popstar. The wannabe singer miming into the back of a hairbrush. The pots-and-pans drum soloist. The air guitarist. Yet all yearned for more. They wanted to be in the band.
This very special package, featuring die-cut, tabbed pages – echoing the design of the Harmonix music controllers – has been designed for Read-Only Memory by Studio Rejane Dal Bello and is available in two variants. The Book reward features an abstracted graphic cover design, referencing the note patterns that rush toward players during the game, while the Deluxe Edition features a bold typographic treatment and a handmade slipcase with a lining material printed in five colours. The Deluxe Edition will be signed by author Blake Hester and is only available as part of this crowdfunding campaign.
ROM Publisher @readonlymemorycom
Founded in 2012 by Darren Wall @iamdarrenwall , Read-Only Memory publishes beautiful books on videogames and their surrounding subcultures
Editor/Founder: @iamdarrenwall
Writter: Blake Hester
Design: @rejanedalbello
Type: Antwerp (Serif) by @a2_type
Find out more here:
https://vol.co/collections/guitar-hero
As a fan a Rock and Roll I was super honoured to work on the book that celebrates Rock though the Book Design for ‘The Oral History of Guitar Hero, Rock Band and the Music Game Boom’ published by ROM @readonlymemorycom and written by Blake Hester boasts a formidable record as a videogame wordsmith.
The Guitar Hero book design was divided into the same number of chapters as the coloured buttons on the Guitar Hero controller, with the book’s tabs resembling the game.
About the Book
Since the dawn of pop, there’s always been the bedroom popstar. The wannabe singer miming into the back of a hairbrush. The pots-and-pans drum soloist. The air guitarist. Yet all yearned for more. They wanted to be in the band.
This very special package, featuring die-cut, tabbed pages – echoing the design of the Harmonix music controllers – has been designed for Read-Only Memory by Studio Rejane Dal Bello and is available in two variants. The Book reward features an abstracted graphic cover design, referencing the note patterns that rush toward players during the game, while the Deluxe Edition features a bold typographic treatment and a handmade slipcase with a lining material printed in five colours. The Deluxe Edition will be signed by author Blake Hester and is only available as part of this crowdfunding campaign.
ROM Publisher @readonlymemorycom
Founded in 2012 by Darren Wall @iamdarrenwall , Read-Only Memory publishes beautiful books on videogames and their surrounding subcultures
Editor/Founder: @iamdarrenwall
Writter: Blake Hester
Design: @rejanedalbello
Type: Antwerp (Serif) by @a2_type
Find out more here:
https://vol.co/collections/guitar-hero
As a fan a Rock and Roll I was super honoured to work on the book that celebrates Rock though the Book Design for ‘The Oral History of Guitar Hero, Rock Band and the Music Game Boom’ published by ROM @readonlymemorycom and written by Blake Hester boasts a formidable record as a videogame wordsmith.
The Guitar Hero book design was divided into the same number of chapters as the coloured buttons on the Guitar Hero controller, with the book’s tabs resembling the game.
About the Book
Since the dawn of pop, there’s always been the bedroom popstar. The wannabe singer miming into the back of a hairbrush. The pots-and-pans drum soloist. The air guitarist. Yet all yearned for more. They wanted to be in the band.
This very special package, featuring die-cut, tabbed pages – echoing the design of the Harmonix music controllers – has been designed for Read-Only Memory by Studio Rejane Dal Bello and is available in two variants. The Book reward features an abstracted graphic cover design, referencing the note patterns that rush toward players during the game, while the Deluxe Edition features a bold typographic treatment and a handmade slipcase with a lining material printed in five colours. The Deluxe Edition will be signed by author Blake Hester and is only available as part of this crowdfunding campaign.
ROM Publisher @readonlymemorycom
Founded in 2012 by Darren Wall @iamdarrenwall , Read-Only Memory publishes beautiful books on videogames and their surrounding subcultures
Editor/Founder: @iamdarrenwall
Writter: Blake Hester
Design: @rejanedalbello
Type: Antwerp (Serif) by @a2_type
Find out more here:
https://vol.co/collections/guitar-hero
Had a great time this past weekend speaking at Gnomon school of Visual Effects, Games & Animation about building the HUXLEY universe. It was an honor to share the journey behind the project and present alongside an incredible group of artists @swang.art , @nikolasgekko , and @sava.zivkovic .
Huge thanks to @alvarez________ and the Gnomon team for hosting and putting together the gallery exhibition. It was great connecting with students, artists, and friends from the community.
Still processing photos and everything from the event and will share more soon. If you’re in the LA area, the HUXLEY gallery will be up at Gnomon for the next three months or so, definitely check it out it turned out really great!
#huxley #benmauro #gnomon #film #book
ARK/8 LA @ark8net now carries books from Read-Only Memory @readonlymemorycom
British publisher ROM has become one of the most respected voices documenting video game culture — from deep dives into Japanese game development to the history of the most iconic consoles ever created, as well as unexpected subjects like the social rituals of LAN parties.
Blending meticulous research with exceptional design, their books feel as much like art objects as they do cultural archives.
We’re proud for ARK/8 LA to become ROM’s first official retail stockist, and excited to share their work with our community.
As we continue shaping the space, publications like these are an important part of the world we want to build around games.
Newest book has arrived 🤘 📘
"The Oral History of #GuitarHero, #RockBand and the Music Game Boom"
Thank you @readonlymemorycom and @blakeodhester for this one! 🙏
Check out the link in bio and don’t forget to follow us 📚🎮
#videogame #gamestudies #ludology #gamer #gaming #playstation #xbox #nintendo #pc #pcgaming #gamingcommunity #retrogaming #microsoft #bookstagram #gamereads #books #videogamelibrary #videogamebooks
