Bitmap Books

At Bitmap we’re a design-led publisher. That means our work is informed by the craft of visual design as well as the storytelling power of expert writing. Passion is our fuel, with every book we publish guided by a devotion to sharing fascinating historic detail and sumptuous artwork. Whether we’re tracking down and interviewing veteran game makers, obtaining access to the visual archives of iconic studios, or unearthing development stories that have never before been told, we are constantly committed to pushing what is expected of a retro gaming book.

Over the years we’ve teamed up with experienced games journalists and remarkable illustrators. We’ve also worked to secure contributions from renowned game industry figures like Mark Cerny, creator of Marble Madness and chief architect of the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita, legendary developer siblings Ste and John Pickford, point-and-click trailblazers Tim Schafer and Ron Gilbert, esteemed SNK producer Yasuyuki Oda, and many more.