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In the early 1990s, the NEOGEO stood as the pinnacle of video gaming, an elite and exclusive console that did not just replicate the arcade experience - as many 8 and 16-bit consoles attempted - but rather delivered the arcade experience, pixel for pixel, directly on your TV. Born in an era before polygons, the NEOGEO was a pure 2D system that gave rise to some of the most iconic franchises in gaming history, including Fatal Fury, THE KING OF FIGHTERS, Samurai Shodown, and of course, Metal Slug. NEOGEO: A Visual History is the first officially licensed NEOGEO art book to be released in English. It offers a stunning visual celebration of the NEOGEO system, filled with breathtaking images and divided into dedicated chapters, such as Hardware, Box Art, Character and Concept Art, and Pixel Art. The imagery has been carefully sourced and photographed from around the world, selected specifically for this unique and exclusive volume. This book also includes official interviews with key figures in the NEOGEO's history, such as producer Yasuyuki Oda, artist Tatsuhiko Kanaoka (Falcoon), and composer Hideki Asanaka (sha-v). At 400 pages long and in A4 size, NEOGEO: A Visual History is available only in hardback. The use of metallic gold ink throughout the book and thread binding ensures it is both durable and capable of opening flat, minimizing any loss of imagery in the binding. The production quality is top-notch, making it a perfect addition to any gamer's collection. NEOGEO: A Visual History is set to become a collector's item for NEOGEO fans and classic gaming enthusiasts alike, offering a fascinating look into the mystical world of the NEOGEO console—once an unattainable luxury for many gamers in the '90s.