EarBooks

8-bit classic video games are burned into the collective consciousness of an entire generation thanks to countless hours spent with Pac-Man, Mario Bros., Zelda, Mega Man, and others. Now, what was once considered "only video games" is also celebrated for its fine art of design. This lavish art book traces the graphical evolution of these early game classics. Filled to the brim with stunning artworks of the most iconic 8-bit games and a gallery of the corresponding platforms, this beautiful book is a nostalgic stroll down memory lane invoking entertaining flashbacks with the turn of every page. A must-have for more seasoned gamers, 8-bit is an essential look at how pop culture's latest invention the video game has become known for its artistic elements as any part of culture there is. Includes limited edition sprite poster and features artwork from classic video games produced from 1975 to 1993: 1975 - Gun Fight; 1976- Blockade; 1977 - Indy 500, Combat; 1978 - Space Invaders; 1980 - Pac Man, Wizard of Wor; 1981 - Donkey Kong; 1981 - Centipede, Galaga, Qix, Frogger, Super Cobra, Ice Hockey, Yars Revenge; 1982 - Popeye, Dig Dug, Pitfall!, Zaxxon, Pole Position, Robotron 2084; 1983 - Lode Runner, 1Excitebike; 1984 - Kung Fu, Duck Hunt, H.E.R.O., Marble Madness, Balloon Fight, Paper Boy, Circus Charlie, Bomb Jack, Tetris; 1985 - Super Mario Bros., Ghosts 'N Goblins, Ice Climber, Hang On, Space Harrier, Commando, Teddy Boy Blues, Gradius, Tehkan World Cup, International Karate; 1986 - The Legend of Zelda, Castlevania, Metroid, Kid Icarus, Bubble Bobble, Wonder Boy, Astro Warrior, Alex Kidd in Miracle World. Arkanoid, Fantasy Zone, Championship Sprint, Kid Niki: Radical Ninja; 1987 - Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!, Final Fantasy, Shadowgate, Maniac Mansion, Leisure Suit Larry In The Land Of The Lounge Lizards, Phantasy Star, R-Type, Zillion, Shinobi, Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2, Contra, Wonder Boy: Monster Land, R.C. Pro-Am, Bionic Commando, Metal Gear; 1988 - Grand Prix Circuit, Super Mario Bros 3, Mega Man 2, Ninja Garden, Double Dragon II, Town & Country Surf Designs: Wood & Water Rage, Cloud Master, Super Mario Bros. 2; 1989 - Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, Batman: The Video Game, Kwirk, Super Mario Land, Prince of Persia, Tecmo World Wrestling, Sailor Fuku Bish jo Zukan; 1990 - Dr. Mario, Zombie Nation, Kabuki Quantum Fighter, Krazy Kreatures, F1 Race, Nintendo World Cup, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan, Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers; 1991 - Power Blade, Star Wars, Gorillas, Isolated Warrior, Metal Storm; 1992 - Konami Hyper Soccer, Land of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse; 1993 - Kirby's Adventure

Berlin is regarded as the laboratory of modernism. After the First World War it became the epicenter of continental culture and sophistication thanks to its decadent charm. Whether in case of fashion, music, cabaret, theater and film, there was no way around Berlin, also considered the great pleasure dome of Europe. This book delights with daily life impressions through rare unseen pictures, documents and music of the time. But it also provides a deeper historical retrospective describing contrasts between elegance and hardship, glance and dread during the turbulent decades of the 1920s up to the 1950s.

The book: Emerging from the chants of the slaves in the southern states, the blues became one of the most important elements of popular music genres like jazz, rock 'n' roll, and soul. The earBOOK Deep South: The Story of the Blues, tells the story of this moving music genre from its beginnings until today. The author illuminates the most significant forms of the blues, its most influential artists, and its connections to other musical styles. Structured in four chapters with compact information as well as fascinating images, and four related music CDs, Deep South: The Story of the Blues is an entertaining and informative overview of the development of this musical genre. The music: Featuring Lead Belly, Son House, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Lonnie Johnson, Eddie Lang, Bessie Smith, Meade Lux Lewis, and John MayallA."

In 1956, a twenty-one-year-old singer named Elvis Presley was at the beginning of his remarkable career. Alfred Wertheimer, a young New York photojournalist, was asked by Elvis's new label, RCA Victor, to photograph their new artist. In the course of his one-day assignment for RCA, Wertheimer was struck by the stunningly photogenic performer and felt compelled to continue documenting the everyday moments in Elvis's life during that crucial year. Wertheimer's unobtrusive photographs of Elvis in performance, with his fans, in the recording studio, and at home with his family present a unique look at one of the world's most famous cultural figures. These images were the first and the last unguarded look at Elvis, and also constitute an important visual document of post-World War II America. With hundreds of gorgeously reproduced high-quality prints, "Elvis "is the result of a special alchemy between an exceptionally talented photographer and a charismatic young man on the brink of superstardom.

The Jazz Icons earBook presents eight of the most successful jazz artists who have characterised the musical genre so decisively: Louis Armstrong, Coleman Hawkins, Billie Holiday, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, MIles Davis, Dave Brubeck and John Coltrane. The author guides us through the musicians lives with eight enjoyable portraits and illuminates the complex interactions within the jazz scene.

Salsa describes the different dance rhythms from the Caribbean islands: Salsa is emotion and pure joie de vivre. This illustrated book, which reflects the soul of Salsa in extraordinary motifs, allows you to dip into the world of the Caribbean lifestyle. Music CDs: Four CDs compiled from the world famous New York Salsa label Fania Records, contain songs from the Salsa scene's biggest stars.