Tout l'art d'Atari

"Discovering the beautiful illustrations presented in this book is as fun as getting into Doc Brown's car and going back to a happier time, at the dawn of the digital age. But beware, just looking at these images may give you an irresistible urge to dive back into those old pixelated battlefields that each represents." Extract from the preface by Ernest Cline, author of Ready Player One. What would the gaming world be without Atari? Since 1972, this pioneer has revolutionized the way we have fun, giving birth to modern video game industry. Creator of arcade machines, consoles and personal computers that entertained millions of people, it is also the origin of legendary sagas such as Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command and Yars' Revenge. To sublimate these science fiction, adventure or sports universes, Atari called upon a wide range of designers and artists. It is thanks to their talent that the game cartridges, their boxes and the various advertisements of Atari became cult and unforgettable, giving this brand a unique visual identity and raising classic video gaming to the rank of art. Tracing the entire history of Atari, this book brings together for the first time the original illustrations created for these extraordinary games. They have been recovered from museums and private collections around the world, and cover more than four decades of creation. An essential collection of art for all gaming and pop culture fans.