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Nintendo 64 Anthology Classic Edition Hardcover – January 3, 2017

by Math Manent (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 97 ratings
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September 29th, 2016, marks the Nintendo 64's twentieth anniversary. To celebrate the birth of this incredibly avant-gardist machine, Matt Manent has written the most comprehensive and remarkable book about this legendary console. 348 pages long, this book inventories and chronicles the entire game library (388 games sold in Japan, the US, Europe, and Australia), sifts through the canceled games, accessories, collector's editions, and, of course, every Nintendo 64 version and bundle. By interviewing the people involved at the time - Martin Hollis (Rare - GoldenEye) and Eric Caen (Titus - Superman; acknowledged as one of the machine's worst games)- Matt Manent has worked to make this book an encyclopedia honoring the Nintendo 64 we've all come to love.
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  1. Print length
    360 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    6
  4. Publication date
    January 3, 2017
  5. Reading age
    13 - 16 years
  6. Dimensions
    9 x 1 x 11 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1605849405
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1605849409
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ 6; UK ed. edition (January 3, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1605849405
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1605849409
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 16 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.02 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 1 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 97 ratings

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Donny
5.0 out of 5 stars THE Definitive N64 Book - Don't hesitate to buy this!
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2016
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******SMALL UPDATE****
I've been going through this book more thoroughly, but I do want to note that, like some review here say, there are some awkward typos! Some things that should have been caught - ".... Dream Team of Fifftteenth Developers....", weird characters out of place ",...Castlevania release.a." and inconsistent capitalization. the WCW/NWO World Tour first spells WCW as "WCW" then goes "WcW" for the rest of the description; then it back to "WCW" when its referenced in the other games or WWE/WWF games. My review still stands - I really enjoy this book.

This is the third gaming book I've purchased in the past couple of months. I originally bought The Art of Atari, which really surprised me at how great of a book it was. Then I bought Playing With Power, which ended up being really disappointing due to how it was poorly produced(but still worth collecting).

Then I saw this recommendation. I'm still going through this book, since I've just received it, but wow. I had never heard of it and there was Kickstarter for this - they aimed to be THE comprehensive Nintendo 64 book and they have absolutely 100% NAILED it.

First the production quality - this is just a well made well designed book. It's bound well, printing is crisp, layout is easy to read despite the insane amount of information packed in here. This is honestly what Playing with Power should have strived for.

This book has an incredible amount of content. I honestly don't know what else they could have packed in here. They go into the history of the N64 - from concept to final release. Interviews with developers(including one who worked on Goldeneye) - release history...it goes on and on. Let me list some of the amazing content they've fit in here(hate to sound so promotional)

Every published game for the N64 - including descriptions, release dates, Rarity(scale of 1 to 5), Rating(quality of the game 1 to 5), release dates, region it was released in, Box art for US UK and Japan and there's sometimes some sidebar facts about the games.

Accessories released on the N64

Part numbers for N64 consoles(in case you happen to need a specific one? Doesn't matter, cool they included it)

Technical breakdown of the hardware including the motherboard

Unreleased and Canceled Games(descriptions for some, listing for others)

A Collector's Check list - each game has a checkbox for you to keep track of what you own, also for each reason - wouldn't recommend blemishing this great book with ink.

Remakes and Releases

This book even goes into the release of the 64DD and all of it's games.

There's more I'm forgetting, I'm sure - I can only tell you if you grew up playing the N64 or have any interest in classic gaming, this is a must buy. Don't hesitate, wait until it's in stock and buy it. Extremely impressive, I hope these guys release more books for other consoles (SNES or Genesis, maybe?). This is the standard of quality other publishers and authors should adhere to when creating a book for a console.
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Adam
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for N64 fans or collectors.
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2017
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I bought this book because of the nostalgia I have for playing the Nintendo 64. If you are a fan of the system, or you want to go down memory lane, I would recommend this book. The first third of the book is about the development of the system, some history of Nintendo and interviews with some of the game developers. There is also a fair amount of technical info if that interests you. I read most of the beginning of the book, but the game profiles was what I was really after. The authors detail each game produced for the N64 to include games that were not released in the US. There is a lot of detail in the game reviews. Not only do they have pictures and release dates, but the authors also include the rarity of the game, how many were sold and other interesting pieces of information about the game. My only negative for the book is that there are a lot of spelling and grammar errors, or at least, an amount that becomes noticeable the longer you read. However, I take into account that the book is written for a very small audience so I imagine the focus was more on content than editing. With that being said, the book is a high quality hard cover with vibrant pages and great info on the system. I am happy with my purchase.
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Brad
5.0 out of 5 stars Take note Nintendo and Prima, this is how you do a good retrospective book.
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2016
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Nintendo in collaboration with Prima recently released "Playing with Power: Nintendo NES Classics" in conjunctions with the release of the NES Mini system. It was billed as a look back on the NES as well as including strategy guides for NES games included in the NES Mini. It was, disappointing to say the least. Despite being presumably curated by Nintendo or at least by someone with Nintendo's blessing, the book was incredibly light on content and was disappointing to say the least.

Luckily, less than a month later, Mr. Manent's "Nintendo 64 Anthology Classic Edition" was released, and I am beyond impressed by how much content and detail he was able to pack into this book in comparison. The book has a full listing and description for every single US, PAL, and JPN N64 game made and released. He even examines several N64 games that were cancelled prior to release as well. Also included is a well detailed history on the development and life of the system, as well as interviews with industry veterans who worked on such games as Goldeneye, and the epic failure that was Superman 64.

To summarize, I am extremely impressed with this book, and I can only hope that someone at Nintendo takes notice at how a well a book like this can be before they make another attempt.
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Justin M
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for every Nintendo 64 fan
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2016
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Comprehensive. I pre-ordered this thinking it would be a good reference book, something I could flip through to reminisce on some of my fondest gaming memories; however, when I received it I was surprised at the depth and scope of this book. Yes, it includes a half or full page write-up on all 388 N64 games (Japanese, NA and PAL) with cover art and screenshots which would have been enough, but it also includes a lengthy history on the development and life of the system itself. It has extensive segments on every accessory released (both official and unofficial), all hardware variations of every region, add-ons, magazine coverage, developer interviews, hardware particulars, analysis of every 64 DD game, the book even details and identifies every unreleased game including screenshots when available. The book is well-written, something often hit-or-miss in anthologies like this. The Nintendo 64 Anthology is already a prized addition to my collection and will be frequently referenced even after I finish reading it. I cannot recommend this book enough if you’re considering purchasing it.
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JM
5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent book and I agree with the comments listed below ...
Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2017
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This is an excellent book and I agree with the comments listed below about the packaging. The book itself is a great read and very well done, it's a great deal at the price point here.
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Buttheadrulesagain
5.0 out of 5 stars Un libro escencial
Reviewed in Mexico on November 5, 2017
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Es un recuento completo de el desarrollo, el ascenso y la caida del N64, bien editado y con impresion de buena calidad. Tiene reseñas de longitud aceptable de todos los juegos de N64 (incluso japoneses), asi como guia del coleccionista. Si te gusta el N64 simplemente tienes que tener este libro.
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Essbee
5.0 out of 5 stars Die N64 Bibel!
Reviewed in Germany on May 8, 2017
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Das Buch ist der Wahnsinn! Ich wünsche mir sehr, dass die Serie für weitere Konsolen fortgesetzt wird, u.a. aus folgenden positiven Erfahrungen mit diesem Meisterwerk:

+ qualitativ sehr hochwertiges Fotoglanzpapier, und das auf 360 Seiten.
+ 30 Seiten zur Geschichte der Konsole
+ 25 Seiten Interviews mit Insidern der N64
+ 15 Seiten bebildert alles rund um die Hardware. Es gab doch das ein oder andere für die Konsole, das mir nicht bekannt war
+ 200 Seiten zu JEDEM Spiel, immer mit Cover, Screenshot und Randinformationen wie z.B. Publisher und Erscheinungsjahr. Zu jedem Spiel ein englischsprachiger Kommentar, eine Bewertung im Sternesystem und ein Seltenheitsrating, das aber "nur" gut bis mittelmäßig gelungen ist. Wer sich auskennt, wird sicherlich das ein oder andere Mal anders urteilen als der Autor.

Insgesamt ein MUST-HAVE für Konsolenliebhaber.
Zumal man auch einfach weiß, das beste Buch bzgl. diese Konsole zu besitzen. Es ist so umfassend, da kann nichts mehr nach kommen das einen erneuten Kauf notwendig macht.
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The Fault
5.0 out of 5 stars Nintendo 64 Anthology - Standard Edition (Hardback)
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2017
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I first came across this book in it's native French language about a year prior to this review and longed for an English version. Imagine my joy and surprise when I discovered there had been a kickstarter campaign to translate the book for English speaking markets. So finally I have the book... but is it it worth the wait? Well, I think the 5 star rating gives it away!

I have the standard 360 page edition (there was a collectors edition with 20-odd additional pages related to what I think is N64 advertising... correct me if I'm wrong) that is crammed with content. The book covers the history of the console from its concept, to inception and throughout it's commercial lifespan over roughly 40 pages. Then we have some developer interviews including Rare (specific topic being Goldeneye) and Titus. Following these interviews we have about 20 pages on hardware and accessories covering the console, controller and add-ons. Next is the largest section of all - the games! - and it covers every game ever released worldwide with a mini review for each, ranging from a third of a page to a full page spread depending on the game. The book even talks about cancelled games in this section that spans over 200 pages. Oh and there's a section that covers 64DD and its small library of games. Finally the book covers some rarities and collectors items for the console.

All in all this is one of the most comprehensive books on gaming possibly ever written about a games console. The book is also really well made with excellent quality paper and print quality, full colour photos and screenshots and sturdy hardback cover. The only criticism I have is that some of the grammar and phraseology used is on occasion slightly off due to the translation from French but this is a minor quibble in an otherwise stellar book.
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N. Bolt
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 18, 2018
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Awesome for N64 fans
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