Fans of Nintendo’s Family Computer (the NES) might like to take a look at the upcoming NES Works 1985-86 book, set for publishing through Limited Run Games’ new Press Run imprint.
With text, design, and photography by YouTuber Jeremy Parish, the book is derived from his comprehensive video series. Here’s a look at the promo blurb:
In 1985, Nintendo made a tentative effort to bring its Family Computer console to America, rechristening it the Nintendo Entertainment System for the U.S. Following the tremendous success of that effort, they went nationwide over the course of the following year.
NES Works 1985 & ’86 tells the story of the console’s journey to the U.S. beginning, with an uphill battle to test-launch the system in New York before spreading like wildfire from coast to coast. This volume explores the 36 NES games that shipped in America by the end of 1986: Not only Nintendo’s own Black Black releases, which included both home versions of beloved arcade hits (Donkey Kong and Popeye) and new masterpieces (Super Mario Bros. and Excitebike) but also a lineup of third-party works like Ghosts ’N Goblins and Gradius. These games didn’t always turn out perfectly, but they never offered a dull moment.
The retrospectives in this volume explore relevant historic, cultural, and technical for each individual game. Additionally, every game is presented with high-resolution photography of its original packaging, along with screen shots captured from actual NES hardware, as well as detailed supplemental information. Along with its new companion release NES Works 1987, the most comprehensive NES software retrospective series ever published begins here with a single edition of material originally published as NES Works 1985 and NES Works 1986 (featuring corrected and fully up-to-date information).
The standard edition of NES Works 1985-86 ($39.99) features:
- 306 full-color pages!
- 8×10” Hardback
- Packed with packaging photography, text, and screenshots
- Covers 35+ games
You can place your order for NES Works 1985-86 at Limited Run Games.
NES Works 1985-86 Collector’s Edition
In addition to the standard edition, NES Works 1985-86 will be available as a premium collector’s edition ($74.99).
This will include:
- NES Works 1985-86 Hardcover with editon number inside
- 8 Art Cards
- 18″ x 24″ Reversible Poster
- Signed Certificate of Authenticity
- 306 full-color pages!
- Packed with packaging photography, text, and screenshots
- Covers 35+ games
Learn more about ordering and shipping options for both NES Works 1985-86 editions via the links above.
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Christian Cawley is a writer and editor who covers consumer electronics, IT, and entertainment media. He has written for publications such as Computer Weekly, Linux Format, MakeUseOf.com, and Tech Radar.
He also produces podcasts, has a cigar box guitar, and of course, loves retro gaming.