I’ve long been a fan of Bitmap Books, having supported its NES/Famicom: A Visual Compendium on Kickstarter (after its return from a DMCA takedown strike back in 2016). I own three different books from Bitmap Books: the aforementioned NES/Famicom Compendium, the follow-up Super NES/Super Famicom Compendium, and Super Famicom: The Box Art Collection.
There are hundreds of enthusiasts out there today, crafting beautiful books expressing a deep admiration for the art of games, but the books Bitmap makes are far and away the best such examples. They’re true labors of love: meticulously researched, gorgeously laid out, luxuriously bound and overflowing with information both visual and written. I own a lot of books about video games, and Bitmap’s easily beat out books from bigger publishers when it comes to quality.
Source: IGN.com Metal Slug: The Ultimate History Is a Must-Own for Fans of Retro Gaming and Pixel Art