Gamish: A Graphic History of Gaming
Pac-Man. Mario. Minecraft. Doom.
Ever since he first booted up his brother’s dusty old Atari, comic artist Edward Ross has been hooked on video games. Years later, he began to wonder: what makes games so special? Why do we play? And how do games shape the world we live in? This lovingly illustrated book takes us through the history of video games, from the pioneering prototypes of the 1950s to the modern era of blockbuster hits and ingenious indie gems.
Exploring the people and politics behind one of the world’s most exciting art-forms, Gamish is a love letter to something that has always been more than just a game.
“Gamish is a fascinating read. Insights for anyone who games, and revelations for those who don't.”
– Val McDermid
”Fascinating, revealing and thoughtful ... exploring not just the timeline of games but also the culture that makes and consumes them.”
– Keith Stuart, The Guardian
”A love letter to gaming in all its forms ... For fans of gaming, this is the perfect read. For those new to gaming, it is the perfect introduction.”
– Hannah Sycamore, The Scotsman
Filmish: A Graphic Journey Through Film
In Filmish, cartoonist Edward Ross takes us on an exhilarating ride through the history of cinema, using comics to uncover the magic and mechanics behind our favourite movies.
Exploring everything from censorship to set design, Ross spotlights the films and film-makers that embody this provocative and inventive medium, from the pioneers of early cinema to the innovators shaping the movies of today, from A Trip to the Moon to Inception and beyond.
A witty and insightful reflection on the enduring power of the cinema, Filmish is a lucid and lively guide to the stars and stories that have shaped our lives for more than a century.
“Lovely, surprising and original in its form.”
– Mark Cousins, director of The Story of Film: An Odyssey
"Thoroughly enjoyable... a wonderfully breezy read."
- The Guardian
"An illustrated love letter to the wonder of film"
- Amy Salter, CultureFly
"Filmish is illuminating, accessible and hugely enjoyable."
- The Library Journal
