Cover art for Pac-Man: Birth of an Icon
Published
Titan Publishing Group, December 2021
ISBN
9781789099393
Format
Hardcover, 340 pages
Dimensions
31cm × 24cm

Pac-Man: Birth of an Icon by &

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Full of historical imagery, concept designs, marketing photos and more, the book examines the game's design philosophy and origins through the artists, designers, developers, and other creative teams who brought PAC-MAN to life.

This new non-fiction book will journey from creator Toru Iwatani's "pizza slice" inspiration to the game's incredible success in arcades and beyond.

The book also dives into PAC-MAN's unprecedented impact on pop culture, with more than 40 new interviews from key players around the world.

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