Family Bits book

[fcgamer]

Well the long wait is soon over. It was worked on for about eight years, cancelled twice, my book on Famicom games will be released sometime this quarter or early second quarter.

Actually due to publishing costs, I ultimately decided to break the book up into a series of hardcover books. There's enough content for about 15 books in my estimation, though I'm only concerned about getting 9 of them released, 7 of which are basically more or less written.

The first volume will feature games developed by studios in Taiwan. The book is about 300 pages, full colour. I'm currently just tying up loose ends.

Below you can see a rough cover and some proof of concept pages from awhile back, Changes have been made since then.

If you have any interest in the project or even in subsequent volumes, please link, tweet, etc to get the word out there that this is coming.

Thanks! I'll post more information as the days pass.

[ID415]

Great looking book, a huge 15 volume book is really impressive. It would be a great read probably, a whole book on Famicom would be excellent. I hope it does well. Good luck.

[UglyJoe]

Heck yeah. I'll be ordering this day ONE.

What would be the best link to provide to promote it?

[fcgamer]

Heck yeah. I'll be ordering this day ONE.

What would be the best link to provide to promote it?

I'm gonna send you a PM

[fcgamer]

And for others who might be interested, the first volume of the book is available. Sorry about the price, it's partially because Amazon is being greedy.

I will release a paperback version later, but honestly this sort of thing should be hardcover.

https://www.amazon.com/Family-Bits-1-Dave-Allwein/dp/B09X5QWB74

The first volume of Family Bits is available!!!

This volume covers all of the unlicensed Famicom games released by Taiwanense companies, and includes screenshots, cartridge / box images, etc.

I've  begun work in the next volume, slated for summer

[UglyJoe]

My copy arrived today!

[schnuth]

This looks great! Gonna order a copy when I have some extra scratch.

[fcgamer]

My copy arrived today!

Awesome! I hope you enjoy it! If our paths cross at some point, I'll gladly sign it for you

[fcgamer]

This looks great! Gonna order a copy when I have some extra scratch.

Sweet! Thanks for the kind words, it's words like these that keep the drive alive to write more

[MWK]

OUTSTANDING!
Any chance to buy it outside of amazon?

[fcgamer]

OUTSTANDING!
Any chance to buy it outside of amazon?

Unfortunately they're doing the publishing. Though I could order one and sell it to you direct...

You're mentioned in the credits, BTW. I used one or two of your scans (please don't kill me), but on top of that, you were always one of my idols, I always looked to you for inspiration as one of Poland's top collectors.

[MWK]

Thank you Dave, I really appreciate it A LOT and you're always more then welcome to use any of my resources (mine or ContraBanda)


I'll send you PM soon regarding the book...

[fcgamer]

Thank you Dave, I really appreciate it A LOT and you're always more then welcome to use any of my resources (mine or ContraBanda)


I'll send you PM soon regarding the book...

Awesome, thanks so much Marek I look forward to it.

[ericj]

Definitely gonna buy this, it looks great!   

And it must have been a ton of work!

[fcgamer]

Hey guys just put Family Bits on sale for the weekend 🙂