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Bitmap Books is incredibly proud to present THE KING OF FIGHTERS: The Ultimate History. Simply put, KOF is one of the most important fighting game series of all time and is considered the King of Fighters today, in 2022. Yet despite this legacy, the story of this long-running and beloved game series has never been fully told, leaving the story of its creation and the cultural phenomenon it became largely shrouded in mystery.

In this first officially licensed and developer-endorsed book of its kind, that story is revealed in its entirety. With the help of SNK themselves, who have granted unprecedented access to their immense archives of illustrations and artwork, as well as key members of the original development team who have spoken in unprecedented detail about how they created the series, this official history provides a comprehensive visual and written history of KOF . The book introduces iconic characters from the KOF series such as Kyo Kusanagi and Iori Yagami, and gives voice to the voice actors who brought them to life. It reveals never-before-seen details about the mysterious origins of KOF , and provides insight into the gorgeous pixel art and rich storytelling the series is known for. With its wealth of visuals and information, this is the ultimate KOF history.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS: The Ultimate History is 544 pages long, hardback and printed to the highest possible standards, using special Pantone inks and high quality paper.

Product information:

English. 544 pages. 210 mm × 297 mm. High-quality lithographic printing from edge to edge. Special Pantone ink throughout. Hardcover. Sewn binding for lasting quality and the ability to lay the book flat for ideal viewing of the double-sided images. Cover and spine finished with black foil. Bookmark ribbon. Shrink-wrapped.

Contains interviews with:

Masaaki Kukino, Masanori Kuwasashi, Toyohisa Tanabe, Shinichi Shimizu, Hideki Asanaka and Eisuke Ogura.

The games featured include:

Art Of Fighting, Fatal Fury, KOF '94, KOF '95, KOF '96, KOF '97, KOF '98 The Slugfest, KOF R-1, KOF '99, KOF R-2, KOF 2000, KOF 2001, KOF 2002, KOF 2003, KOF '94 Re-Bout, KOF XI, KOF '98 Ultimate Match, KOF XII, KOF 2002 Unlimited Match, KOF XIII, KOF XIV, KOF XV, Street Fighter, Street Smart.

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