WRITING, CURATION, CREATIVE DIRECTION

The history of Pac-Man is the history of the golden age of arcade games, and it was a pleasure to write the first-ever history of this iconic video game. Pac-Man transformed both the video game industry and the entertainment landscape, journeying from arcades into television, movies, and pop culture. From Tokyo to Chicago, my book highlights the people, events, and culture that created this iconic character.

Together with co-author Arjan Terpstra, I traced the journey of Pac-Man and how the game and character influenced gaming, film, television, marketing, and more. The book is available in English, French, and Italian, and can be purchased in multiple editions and from various booksellers.

“...the most definitive takeon everyone’s favorite pill-popping, haunted hero” and “2021’s Best Gaming Book”-Forbes Magazine

“A beautifully designed and immaculately researched visual history of the first rock star video game character!” -Ernest Cline, Author of Ready Player One