Classic Console Video Game Books by Brett Weiss (Master Thread)

[8bitgamer]

Hey everyone,

My latest book, The 100 Greatest Console Video Games: 1977-1987, is now available for pre-order. It's a hardcover, full-color book from Schiffer Publishing:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Greatest-Console-Video-Games/dp/0764346180/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1394023744&sr=8-2&keywords=100+greatest+console

There have been many top 100 books before, but rarely one like this. Here are the best of the early video games, shown in over 400 color photos and described in incredible detail in the entertaining and informative text. Each game's chapter features production history, critical commentary, quotes from industry professionals, gameplay details, comparisons to other games, author anecdotes, and more.

The 100 Greatest Console Video Games: 1977-1987 celebrates the very best of the interactive entertainment industry's games from this highly crucial, fondly remembered decade. This pivotal period was marked by the introduction of the indispensable Atari 2600, Odyssey2, and Intellivision, the unleashing of the underrated Vectrex, the mind-blowing debut of the next-gen ColecoVision and Atari 5200, plus the rebirth of the industry through Nintendo's legendary juggernaut, the NES. Whether you're young or old, new to the hobby or a hardcore collector, this book will introduce you to or remind you of some of the greatest, most historically important games ever made.

As always, thanks for reading!

[Arkanoid_Katamari]

If Phoenix on the 2600 is not mentioned, I'm not interested.

[8bitgamer]

If Phoenix on the 2600 is not mentioned, I'm not interested.

Yes, Phoenix did make the top 100. It has its own 1440-word chapter.

[Zap!]

Very interested. Not sure what I would put in the top 5 much less number 1, but it will be very exciting reading your choices.

[Arkanoid_Katamari]

Theres too many games for me to make a list. I don't think I could do it. I'm always interested in learning about new gems. Spider fighter, Yar's Revenge, Vanguard... Yea, Atari 2600 shooters kick all ass. I really need more.

[Zap!]

There are a lot of awesome games that are on the cusp. I'm not sure Phantasy Star or Ys (both SMS) make it. Also, if a game comes out in September 1987 in Japan, but gets a Summer 1988 US release, does that qualify?

[bigbacon]

There are a lot of awesome games that are on the cusp. I'm not sure Phantasy Star or Ys (both SMS) make it. Also, if a game comes out in September 1987 in Japan, but gets a Summer 1988 US release, does that qualify?

While both ok to great games, definitely not top 100 for me.

Specially Ys....its an ok game but I think it is highly overrated.

[8bitgamer]

Boiling the list down to 100 games was brutal, but fun--lots of tough choices, lots of replaying favorites and re-discovering hidden gems (I say replaying because I played all of these as research for my "Classic Home Video Games" series). I had to leave so many great games out of the top 100 that I decided to include a "Next 100" appendix at the back of the book, recognizing and commenting on those highly enjoyable titles that didn't quite make the cut.

There are plenty of Atari 2600 shooters represented in the top 100 and the appendix.

With the publisher's approval, I listed the chapters alphabetically instead of 1-100. I didn't want to rank the games in order. I just wanted to celebrate and get behind the gameplay, the history, the creation and the reception of each title--how each game was received when it came out (by me and by the gaming press at the time), and how each game is viewed today (by me and by the gaming press at large). There are technical specs for certain titles as well, but not enough to bog things down. Unlike the "Classic Home Video Games" books, which are the video game equivalent of Leonard Maltin-style movie books, the 100 Greatest book is conversational, full-color (including screenshots), and filled with anecdotes and quotes (from experts past and present, such as Bill Kunkel, Joe Santulli, Leonard Herman, among many others). It also has bookstore distribution and, obviously, much, much more space devoted to each title.

The dates, 1977-1987, are based on U.S. releases.

Thanks for the feedback!

[tom]

Probably will be predictable for USA, a Mario game at number one. Zelda number two......
Mind you, going up to 1987, maybe not, here's hoping.

[Arkanoid_Katamari]

Turmoil and Demon Attack. I forgot about Turmoil, that games crazy!

[Zap!]

While both ok to great games, definitely not top 100 for me.

Specially Ys....its an ok game but I think it is highly overrated.

Phantasy Star isn't top 100 in a list of console games from 1977-1987? Are you anti-RPG, or do you just not like PS that much? To each their own though. You are entitled to that opinion, I'm just stunned. While not console, what do you think of King's Quest if I may ask?

As for Ys, I don't see how it's that overrated, since it almost never makes the top 10. If anything it's very overrated. I put the early 90's Ys: Book I and II on the TG-16 CD-ROM as number 1, ever. The 80's SMS is not close, but I liked it a lot.

[Zap!]

Probably will be predictable for USA, a Mario game at number one. Zelda number two......
Mind you, going up to 1987, maybe not, here's hoping.

It depend what kind of "greatest" list it is. Is it a purely good games list, or memorable games list? Mario IMO usually tops 1 only because of sheer classicness.

[8bitgamer]

Probably will be predictable for USA, a Mario game at number one. Zelda number two......
Mind you, going up to 1987, maybe not, here's hoping.

Just to be clear, the games are in alphabetical, not numerical order, meaning I didn't rank them from 1 to 100. There are 100 chapters--a chapter dedicated to each game--but they are not listed in order of ranking.

There are many obvious choices as well as plenty of (relatively) obscure games.

[8bitgamer]

It depend what kind of "greatest" list it is. Is it a purely good games list, or memorable games list? Mario IMO usually tops 1 only because of sheer classicness.

For a game to make it into the book, it has to still be fun when played today. Games that have aged poorly typically won't be in the book. In my opinion, Super Mario Bros. is still great fun, as is the original Mario Bros.

[8bitgamer]

Phantasy Star isn't top 100 in a list of console games from 1977-1987?

Phantasy Star hit Japan in 1987, but didn't make it to the U.S. until 1988.

[Zap!]

Phantasy Star hit Japan in 1987, but didn't make it to the U.S. until 1988.

Yes you are right. I got it that Christmas. Hopefully, it will be included in your next book, 1988-1998. :D

[8bitgamer]

Turmoil and Demon Attack. I forgot about Turmoil, that games crazy!

Both Turmoil and Demon Attack are among the 100 Greatest games.

[Zap!]

I don't think it will make it, but Alex Kidd in Miracle World would get my vote.

[8bitgamer]

I don't think it will make it, but Alex Kidd in Miracle World would get my vote.


Alex Kidd in Miracle World didn't make the top 100, but it is in the honorable mentions list.

[Zap!]

Did this get delayed a bit? Amazon now says October, but I could have sworn it was a June or July release.

[buzz_n64]

Pre-ordered it. Looking forward to reading this!

[8bitgamer]

Hi fellow gamers,

My brand new book, The 100 Greatest Console Video Games: 1977-1987, published by the prestigious Schiffer Publishing house, is finally available on Amazon. You can order it here:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Greatest-Console-Video-Games/dp/0764346180/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393335803&sr=8-1&keywords=100+Greatest+Console+Video+Games%3A+1977-1987

Check out sample pages here:

http://www.brettweisswords.com/2014/08/stampede-atari-2600-100-greatest.html

The book includes:

*Feature-length chapters on 100 must-own games, including some closet classics and dark horse favorites
*Foreword by the legendary Walter Day
*Gorgeous NES-themed cover with slick, sturdy, hardback binding
*More than 400 full-color photos (including screenshots) on high quality paper
*Quotes from programmers, historians, critics, and other experts
*Production histories
*Author anecdotes and critiques
*Gameplay details
*Comparisons to other games, information on sequels and similar games (including the arcade versions, when applicable)
*A "Next 100" appendix at the back of the book with 100 "honorable mentions"
*Covers games for the Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 7800, ColecoVision, Intellivision, NES, Odyssey2, Sega Master System, and Vectrex, plus several obscure consoles
*And much more!

AS ALWAYS, THANKS FOR READING!

[tom]

Still shame about the awful NES cart on the cover, it was just going for 1 year (besides test market), but the Atari 2600 was going for over 10 years. Should have been a VCS cart, it would have been more fitting.
Oh well maybe one day you make a decent book with a VCS cart on the cover.

[8bitgamer]

Still shame about the awful NES cart on the cover, it was just going for 1 year (besides test market), but the Atari 2600 was going for over 10 years. Should have been a VCS cart, it would have been more fitting.
Oh well maybe one day you make a decent book with a VCS cart on the cover.

How about a book with the whole Atari 2600 console on the cover?

http://www.amazon.com/Retro-Pop-Culture-Atari-Zombie/dp/1495234800/ref=tmm_pap_title_0

[tom]

Maybe you do a second edition with a VCS cart on the cover. I buy that.

[8bitgamer]

[QUOTE=tom;2007749]Maybe you do a second edition with a VCS cart on the cover. I buy that.[/QUOTE

Unfortunately, the cover design is out of my hands (the publisher designed it). If it's any consolation, an Atari joystick is on the back cover.

BTW, the NES cart cover has been a big hit with buyers. And NES coverage is three years: the test market year of 1985, plus 1986 and 1987.

[8bitgamer]

The first review of the book is in:

http://videogamecritic.com/extras/books/100greatest.htm

[tom]

[QUOTE=tom;2007749]Maybe you do a second edition with a VCS cart on the cover. I buy that.[/QUOTE

Unfortunately, the cover design is out of my hands (the publisher designed it). If it's any consolation, an Atari joystick is on the back cover.

BTW, the NES cart cover has been a big hit with buyers. And NES coverage is three years: the test market year of 1985, plus 1986 and 1987.

Imagine how a super fantastic hit it would have been with an Atari cart on the cover.

[T]

I just ordered a copy. Looks like the same great quality of your other books.

I can't figure out why anyone would criticize what system is on the cover... give me a break.

[8bitgamer]

I just ordered a copy. Looks like the same great quality of your other books.

I can't figure out why anyone would criticize what system is on the cover... give me a break.

Awesome, thanks and enjoy!

[8bitgamer]

Thanks to everyone who has bought a copy of my new book, The 100 Greatest Console Video Games: 1977-1987.

The book has been sold out at certain times, but now there are plenty in stock at Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Greatest-Console-Video-Games/dp/0764346180/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393335803&sr=8-1&keywords=100+Greatest+Console+Video+Games%3A+1977-1987

Thanks for reading!

[8bitgamer]

Thanks to everyone who has bought a copy of my new book, The 100 Greatest Console Video Games: 1977-1987.

The book has been sold out at certain times, but now there are plenty in stock at Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Greatest-Console-Video-Games/dp/0764346180/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393335803&sr=8-1&keywords=100+Greatest+Console+Video+Games%3A+1977-1987

Thanks for reading!

[JeremiahJT]

I had decided not to get the book just on the basis of the NES cartridge on the front. I happened to see a signed copy so I took a look at it and the first game I see is one of my all-time favorites that is always overlooked so I went ahead and got it. Overall the list is pretty good. Plenty of games I have never played and only one or two I really disagree with.

[8bitgamer]

Thanks, everyone!

Reviews for The 100 Greatest Console Video Games: 1977-1987 are starting to come in. You can check out some of them here:

http://videogamecritic.com/extras/books/100greatest.htm

http://www.brettweisswords.com/2014/10/the-100-greatest-console-video-games.html

http://www.examiner.com/article/word-play-two-video-game-books-worth-putting-your-controller-down-for

http://rosepetals1984.booklikes.com/post/984265/review-100-greatest-console-video-games-1977-1987-by-brett-weiss

You can listen to a podcast of me discussing the book here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TMBN_nBWVY

You can order the book here:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Greatest-Console-Video-Games/dp/0764346180/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393335803&sr=8-1&keywords=100+Greatest+Console+Video+Games%3A+1977-1987

[Daniel Thomas]

I just saw this new book at Barnes in downtown Mpls, and was quite impressed with the presentation and art design. I am quite curious to learn how you obtained the original artwork and advertisements. Was it difficult to obtain copyrights from the original software companies?

I'm currently working on a number of video game book projects (among other things), so I'm eager to hear all of your stories. I hope the book is a success. There are so few books about video games, apart from industry marketing b.s. Good luck!

[8bitgamer]

I just saw this new book at Barnes in downtown Mpls, and was quite impressed with the presentation and art design. I am quite curious to learn how you obtained the original artwork and advertisements. Was it difficult to obtain copyrights from the original software companies?

I'm currently working on a number of video game book projects (among other things), so I'm eager to hear all of your stories. I hope the book is a success. There are so few books about video games, apart from industry marketing b.s. Good luck!

Cool, thanks!

The art and ads came from my own collection, and from Joe Santulli of Digital Press and Albert Yarruso (SP) of Atari Age.

For a book covering a broad subject, you don't need to obtain copyrights for images. If I were writing just about Nintendo, for example, copyrights would be more of an issue.

Good luck with your projects!

[8bitgamer]

Hi Everyone,

I've been asked at shows and online the status of future books, so I thought I would post an update here. I also get a lot of writing questions from prospective writers, so I'll address that here as well.

I'm working on the fourth book in the Classic Home Video Games series, covering the SNES, Jaguar, 3DO, and CD-i, but it's still a ways off.

Meanwhile, the third book, covering the Genesis, TurboGrafx-16, and Neo Geo, has yet to appear in softcover (no date has been announced, not even to me), but there are some hardcovers still in stock on Amazon. There will be no more hardcover printings of the book, so if you haven't already, you might want to grab one before they're gone:

http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Home-Video-Games-1989-1990/dp/0786441720/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_z

As many of you know, my latest video game book is The 100 Greatest Console Video Games: 1977-1987, which you can check out here:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Greatest-Console-Video-Games/dp/0764346180/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393335803&sr=8-1&keywords=100+Greatest+Console+Video+Games%3A+1977-1987

I'm always happy to answer questions about writing, getting published, etc., but I've also written a book on the subject (digital only so far, but a paperback is coming soon), which you can check out here:

http://www.amazon.com/How-Get-Published-Successful-Letters-ebook/dp/B00R9R3WZ2/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1419217016&sr=1-1&keywords=how+to+get+published

As always, thanks for reading!

Brett

[Nz17]

Yeah, I got a question. When is the Amazon feature "Look Inside" going to be enabled for Classic Home Video Games, 1989-1990 and The 100 Greatest Console Video Games: 1977-1987?

[8bitgamer]

Yeah, I got a question. When is the Amazon feature "Look Inside" going to be enabled for Classic Home Video Games, 1989-1990 and The 100 Greatest Console Video Games: 1977-1987?

No look inside on Amazon for some reason, but you can view sample pages.

For, CHVG 1989-1990, you can see sample pages on the publisher's website. Just click on the following link, and then click on the links in the listing on that page:

http://www.mcfarlandbooks.com/contents-2.php?id=978-0-7864-4172-3

For The 100 Greatest, you can view sample pages on my website:

http://www.brettweisswords.com/2014/08/stampede-atari-2600-100-greatest.html


Thanks!

Brett

[8bitgamer]

Classic Home Video Games 1989-1990 has only been released hardcover so far (a softcover version will probably be out within a year or so), but it's out of print, meaning the publisher is not making them anymore. However, there are still some available on Amazon for just $38.34.

This is quite the bargain considering that hardcover versions of the first two books in the series are quite collectible, selling for big bucks on Amazon. Currently, the hardcover version of Classic Home Video Games 1972-1984 sells for a minimum of $256.66 while Classic Home Video Games, 1985-1988 sells for a minimum of $99.72. (Softcover versions are still in print and are considerably cheaper.)

I'm not suggesting you purchase Classic Home Video Games 1989-1990 as an investment (though that might not be a bad idea), but I am saying that if you want a copy, but have yet to hop on Amazon and get one, this would be a good time.

http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Home-Video-Games-1989-1990/dp/0786441720/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_z

Thanks for reading!

[tripletopper]

You didn't mention the Bally Astrocade among your system list. Did Incredible Wizard for the Astrocade make the list? If 2600 Wizard of Wor did but Incredible Wizard didn't I'd be shocked. The OTHER System not mentioned in that timeframe, the Arcadia 2001 had less than 20 games, mostly retooled verisons of arcade games Atari had the rights to and would sue over, (But Emerson had the rights in other markets) that were more crippled than retooled. There was arguably 2 good games (not worthy of top 100 unless you desperately wanted one representative from each system), Jungler, a Konami Arcade game conversion that slipped by both Atari and Coleco, and Star Chess, a bizzare game that is worthless without the instructions, but was worthy of a dedicated single-game console of that game, if you had the instructions.

[8bitgamer]

You didn't mention the Bally Astrocade among your system list. Did Incredible Wizard for the Astrocade make the list? If 2600 Wizard of Wor did but Incredible Wizard didn't I'd be shocked. The OTHER System not mentioned in that timeframe, the Arcadia 2001 had less than 20 games, mostly retooled verisons of arcade games Atari had the rights to and would sue over, (But Emerson had the rights in other markets) that were more crippled than retooled. There was arguably 2 good games (not worthy of top 100 unless you desperately wanted one representative from each system), Jungler, a Konami Arcade game conversion that slipped by both Atari and Coleco, and Star Chess, a bizzare game that is worthless without the instructions, but was worthy of a dedicated single-game console of that game, if you had the instructions.

Yes, Incredible Wizard has a chapter, great game! Jungler is very good, but didn't quite make it. Cat Trax did, however--a fine Arcadia 2001 title.

[8bitgamer]

Check out this new review of The 100 Greatest Console Video Games: 1977-1987:

http://boingboing.net/2015/04/10/the-100-greatest-console-video.html

At the bottom of the review, there's a link to sample pages.

THANKS FOR READING!!!

[8bitgamer]

Hi Everyone,

It's been awhile since I've been on the DP boards, so I thought I would post some updates.

I'm working on the fourth and final book in the "Classic Home Video Games" series. It will cover the SNES, Jaguar, CD-i, 3DO, and other consoles from that time. I'm making good progress, but publication is still at least a year away.

I recently wrapped up an encyclopedia on the rock band KISS, and it will be out during the spring or summer of 2016.

My 100 Greatest Console Video Games: 1977-1987 book is available at Barnes & Noble stores, and on Amazon. Check out the Retroist's review:

http://www.retroist.com/2015/01/12/the-100-greatest-console-video-games-1977-1987-book-review/

I also self-published a book called Retro Pop Culture A to Z: From Atari 2600 to Zombie Films:

http://www.amazon.com/Retro-Pop-Culture-Atari-Zombie/dp/1495234800/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

For those of you who are unfamiliar with my books, you can read excerpts by clicking the link below:

http://www.brettweisswords.com/2015/08/free-sample-pages-retro-video-game-books.html

I also write reviews of and articles on our favorite topic--here are a couple of recent examples:

http://www.brettweisswords.com/2015/11/brickout-and-copter-command.html

http://www.star-telegram.com/living/article32559924.html

I contributed to Pat "The NES Punk" Contri's forthcoming book, which you can check out here:

http://www.brettweisswords.com/2015/11/youtube-superstar-pat-contri-a.html

For more info, here's my Amazon author page:

http://www.amazon.com/Brett-Weiss/e/B001JS0BCO/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1

As always, thanks for reading!

[8bitgamer]

FREE BOOK!

If you write for a video game website or magazine, or you have a YouTube channel or podcast, email me if you want a FREE review copy of one of the books in my “Classic Home Video Games” series. *Please respond only if you intend on reviewing the book.

To get your review copy, email to brettw105 AT sbcglobal.net with your name and a link to your site. Also, let me know which book you would like, and if you prefer a digital copy or a print copy (provide address if you want a physical copy): Classic Home Video Games, 1972-1984, Classic Home Video Games, 1985-1988, or Classic Home Video Games, 1989-1990.

Clink on the link for more info. THANKS!

http://www.brettweisswords.com/2015/12/free-review-copies-classic-home-video.html

[JeremiahJT]

Putting the 3DO, Jaguar, and CD-I in with the Super Nintendo makes no sense.

[8bitgamer]

Putting the 3DO, Jaguar, and CD-I in with the Super Nintendo makes no sense.

It actually does make sense in this context. The 1972-1984 book covers all the consoles that came out during the time period before the NES. The 1985-1988 book covers the consoles that came out during that time period, the NES, SMS, and Atari 7800. The 1989-1990 book covers the Genesis, Neo Geo, and TurboGrafx since those consoles came out during that time. The fourth and final book in the series will cover consoles that came out between 1991 and 1993. All in the U.S.

A specific console anchors each book: Atari 2600 the first book, NES the next book, Genesis the next, and SNES the next. There wasn't room to put the Genesis and the SNES in the same book, so segmenting them by console release dates made sense. Thanks for your response.

[Nz17]

Why end the series instead of stepping through to the end of the 1990's?

[8bitgamer]

Why end the series instead of stepping through to the end of the 1990's?

Each book has a description/review of every game for each console represented. The original PlayStation has more than 1500 games. I simply don't have time for such an undertaking.

What I plan to do is write a sequel to The 100 Greatest Console Video Games: 1977-1987. It will either cover 1988-1998 or 1988-2000, whichever the publisher prefers.

Thanks for asking!

[8bitgamer]

Check out my Christmas gift guide:

http://www.star-telegram.com/living/article48651010.html

[8bitgamer]

Check out my interview with National Videogame Museum co-founder Joe Santulli:

http://www.brettweisswords.com/2015/12/interview-with-national-videogame.html

Thanks for reading!

[lendelin]

Check out my interview with National Videogame Museum co-founder Joe Santulli:

http://www.brettweisswords.com/2015/12/interview-with-national-videogame.html

Thanks for reading!

Great interview with Joe Santulli. I'm sure the museum will be a big success, the emphasis on interactvity is the right concept, and the history of gaming has to preserved that way.

[8bitgamer]

A trio of new reviews of Classic Home Video Games, 1989-1990: A Complete Guide to Sega Genesis, Neo Geo and TurboGrafx-16 Games has popped up on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7Ead-1qYeU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8O0EQrZxeM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-Ld5pc63a0

Thanks for watching, you can order the book here:

http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Home-Video-Games-1989-1990/dp/0786441720/ref=pd_sim_14_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=51pegGzetPL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR108%2C160_&refRID=10631ZJ9VTZWFY8ZZ83G

[8bitgamer]

Hi everyone, I have a new YouTube channel that I hope you'll check out:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG82B55XF1Oc8Km2Kcu_55g

If you want to drool over the Stadium Events cart or play the world's largest Pong machine, you'll have to visit The National Videogame Museum in Frisco, Texas, but here's a sneak peek at some of the things you'll find at the first dedicated facility of its type in the U.S.:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzznnN5EWcg

Thanks for watching!

[JeremiahJT]

Opening this weekend. If I did not have a 12 week old I think I would try to head over there.

[8bitgamer]

Opening this weekend. If I did not have a 12 week old I think I would try to head over there.

Glad you have your priorities in place! I hope you can make it out there some day--it's amazing.

[8bitgamer]

Want to see a boxed, brand new, unused Nintendo NES opened for the first time ever?

Watch this podcast! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58KuYLONrRs

[8bitgamer]

Hey Everyone,

Since many video game fans are also KISS fans, I thought I'd share some info on my new book, Encyclopedia of KISS: Music, Personnel, Events and Related Subjects.

The press release is below, and you can read several pages of the book on Amazon by clicking on the cover. THANKS FOR READING!

http://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Kiss-Personnel-Related-Subjects/dp/0786498021/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=breweiworofwo-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=2PHYFUAVJFYDMVCY&creativeASIN=0786498021

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pop culture expert Brett Weiss authors world’s first KISS encyclopedia

June 6, 2016

McFarland Publishers has released a new book, Encyclopedia of KISS: Music, Personnel, Events and Related Subjects. Written by pop culture authority Brett Weiss, it is the WORLD’S FIRST encyclopedia on the self-proclaimed "Hottest Band in the World."

Encyclopedia of KISS is a comprehensive reference guide to virtually everything in the KISS universe, featuring detailed information on the band’s songs, albums, games, toys, tours, television and movie appearances, family members, girlfriends, collectibles, comic books, solo work and much more, including replacement members Eric Carr, Vinnie Vincent, Bruce Kulick, Mark St. John, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer.

KISS is one of the most popular groups in the history of rock, having sold more than 100 million albums during their more than 40-year reign. With more gold albums than any other American band, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. KISS influenced a generation of musicians, from Garth Brooks and Motley Crue to Nirvana and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

The original leather-clad, makeup-wearing line-up--Ace "Spaceman" Frehley, Gene "Demon" Simmons, Paul "Starchild" Stanley and Peter "Catman" Criss--and their classic hits "Beth" and "Rock and Roll All Nite" are forever etched in pop culture consciousness.

Author Brett Weiss is available for interviews:
brettw105 AT sbcglobal.net
brettweisswords.com
@BrettWeissCHVG

[8bitgamer]

Hey Everyone,

My book covering EVERY U.S. release for the Sega Genesis, Neo Geo and TurboGrafx-16 is finally in softcover.

You can check it out on Amazon here:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1476667942/ref=pd_sim_14_2/164-0705505-0929034?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=JZFB08XJ2HX1NMCMECG4

You can read sample pages of this book and several other of my books here:

http://www.brettweisswords.com/2015/08/free-sample-pages-retro-video-game-books.html

Thanks for reading!

Brett Weiss

[8bitgamer]

Check out Shawn Long's (RGT 85) video review of the book:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVrHmtsWboY&t=33s



Hey Everyone,

My book covering EVERY U.S. release for the Sega Genesis, Neo Geo and TurboGrafx-16 is finally in softcover.

You can check it out on Amazon here:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1476667942/ref=pd_sim_14_2/164-0705505-0929034?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=JZFB08XJ2HX1NMCMECG4

You can read sample pages of this book and several other of my books here:

http://www.brettweisswords.com/2015/08/free-sample-pages-retro-video-game-books.html

Thanks for reading!

Brett Weiss

[8bitgamer]

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the "Classic Home Video Games" series. The original hardcover version of Classic Home Video Games 1972-1984 was published July 6, 2007. It was the first video game book published by McFarland (which now has an entire line of video game books), and it was the first book to fully catalog and describe every U.S. release for such consoles as the Atari 5200, ColecoVision, Intellivision, Odyssey 2, and Vectrex. You can find links to excerpts from the book HERE. And order it HERE.

The series also features the first books to catalog and describe every game for the NES, TurboGrafx-16, Neo Geo, Sega Genesis, Sega Master System, Atari 7800, Adventure Vision, APF MP1000, Astrocade, Fairchild Channel F, MicroVision, Odyssey, RCA Studio II, and Telstar Arcade.

Click on the link below for book excerpts, ordering info, etc. Thanks for reading!

http://www.brettweisswords.com/2017/07/classic-home-video-games-1972-1984-10th.html