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  • The Stuff Games Are Made Of

    by Pippin Barr ...
    Series series Playful Thinking
    A deep dive into practical game design through playful philosophy and philosophical play.What are video games made of? And what can that tell us about what they mean? In The Stuff Games Are Made Of,experimental game maker Pippin Barr explores the materials of video game design. Taking the reader on a deep dive into eight case studies of his own games, Barr illuminates the complex nature of video ... Read more

    $31.99 CAD

  • How to Play a Video Game

    by Pippin Barr ...
    Series series The Ginger Series
    Every day millions of people enter virtual worlds through video games, which are now the fastest-growing form of entertainment and are played by young and old alike. This account unlocks this amazing world, providing insight into what makes video games so fascinating and exploring the emotions involved in playing, the issues that surround them, and the future of the technology. Considering how ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • The Most Human Human

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  • Refuse to Be Done: How to Write and Rewrite a Novel in Three Drafts

    by Matt Bell ...
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  • Mind Performance Hacks

    Tips & Tools for Overclocking Your Brain

    by Ron Hale-Evans ...
    You're smart. This book can make you smarter.Mind Performance Hacks provides real-life tips and tools for overclocking your brain and becoming a better thinker. In the increasingly frenetic pace of today's information economy, managing your life requires hacking your brain. With this book, you'll cut through the clutter and tune up your brain intentionally, safely, and productively.Grounded in ... Read more

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  • Escape into Meaning

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  • Rise of the Videogame Zinesters

    How Freaks, Normals, Amateurs, Artists, Dreamers, Drop-outs, Queers, Housewives,and People Like You Are Taking Back an Art Form

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  • The Game Design Reader

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  • The Art of Failure

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