Snes/super Famicom: A Visual Compendium Guide

: The "thread sewn" binding allows the book to lay flat , which is essential for viewing the many double-page spreads and gatefold (fold-out) posters.

SNES/Super Famicom: A Visual Compendium The SNES/Super Famicom: A Visual Compendium snes/super famicom: a visual compendium

: It includes four colored bookmark ribbons that mimic the iconic four-color logo of the Super Famicom and PAL SNES controllers. Inside the Compendium: Content and Features : The "thread sewn" binding allows the book

The book’s architecture is deceptively simple: a foreword by composer David Wise ( Donkey Kong Country ), followed by a "Gallery" section—page after page of full-bleed, high-resolution sprite art. But the genius lies in the taxonomy. But the genius lies in the taxonomy

For the owner, the book is a time machine. Flipping to the Super Metroid gallery triggers an auditory hallucination—the hiss of a CRTV, the click of a cartridge slot. The book’s weight (nearly 3 lbs) and its thick, un-glossy paper (to prevent glare on scans) turn the act of viewing into a ritual. You cannot swipe; you must turn.