Arcade Britannia
A Social History of the British Amusement Arcade
$70.00
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
15 December 2022
Summary
The story of the British amusement arcade from the 1800s to the present.
Discover the rich, little-known history of the British amusement arcade from the 1800s to the present—with insights from industry professionals, plus rare archival photos!
Amusement arcades are an important part of British culture, yet discussions of them tend to be based on American models. Alan Meades, who spent his childhood happily playing in British seaside arcades, presents the history of the arcade…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780262544702 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0262544709 |
| Author: | Alan Meades |
| Publisher: | MIT Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | MIT Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 15 December 2022 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
| Series: | Game Histories |
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Critics Review
“Arcade Britannia offers a nuanced, detailed, and invaluable account of how the arcade industry became a key feature of British leisure culture and has adjusted to survive the homogenizing tendencies of corporatization and globalization. It is highly recommended.”
—Project Muse
About The Author
Alan Meades
Alan Meades teaches the undergraduate and postgraduate Games Design courses at Canterbury Christ Church University, UK. He is the author of Understanding Counterplay in Videogames.
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