Fight, Magic, Items
The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs in the West
$48.39
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
13 February 2023
Summary
Take a journey through the history of Japanese role-playing games from the creators who built it, the games that defined it, and the stories that transformed pop culture and continue to capture the imaginations of millions of fans to this day.
The Japanese roleplaying game (JRPG) genre is one that is known for bold, unforgettable characters; rich stories, and some of the most iconic and beloved games in the industry. Inspired by early western RPGs and introducing technology and artist…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780762479634 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0762479639 |
| Author: | Aidan Moher |
| Publisher: | Running Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Running Press Adult |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 13 February 2023 |
| Weight: | 290g |
| Dimensions: | 208mm x 138mm x 22mm |
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“Fight, Magic, Items is the intricate deep dive that the JRPG genre deserves.”–Daniel Dockery, author of Monster Kids“A fun, fascinating exploration of the medium’s most magical genre.”–Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld“A wondrous in-depth look at the history of Japanese role playing games.”–Engadget“A work that will resonate with many of us who grew up with the genre and watched its rise as we ourselves grew into adulthood.”–RPGFan“Aidan Moher has literally written the book on Japanese role-playing games.”–ComicBook.com“Informative, personal, and fascinating, this book earns its place among deep dives into video-game history.”–Mary Kenney, author of Gamer Girls“Strong research that’s fun to read, alongside moving anecdotes and nostalgia? Take my money.”–Andy Campbell, author of We Are Proud Boys and Senior Editor at Huffington Post
About The Author
Aidan Moher
Aidan Moher is a Hugo Award-winning writer and editor who has written about almost every niche facet of geek culture you can think of from Terry Brooks to Dungeons & Dragons. And whether he’s penning wildly read essays on Lunar: Silver Star Story, the undeniable lasting power of Chrono Trigger (the best RPG ever made), or the forgotten history of Magic the Gathering, he manages to infuse deep, personal, endearing hooks into every story he tells. He’s written for outlets like Wired, Kotaku, Electronic Gaming Monthly, Uncanny Magazine, Fanbyte, and Tor.com, and more.
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