The Holiday Game Book Bundle - Curated by David L. Craddock

'Tis the season for a flurry of gaming books just in time for the holidays! We've rounded up 12 must-read books about how games are made and gaming culture, all presented in the Holiday Game Book Bundle.

Explore the history of id Software in David L. Craddock's The id Software Interviews. Go undercover and learn the secrets of stealth espionage action in Okay, Hero. Join veteran games journalist Dean Takahashi as he explores the making of the original Xbox and its blockbuster successor, the Xbox 360. Boss Fight Books presents not one but two books on two classic video games.

All that, plus a new book by game historian John Harris, two volumes from Hardcore Gaming 101, and plenty of exclusives to keep you warm and cozy this winter! – David L. Craddock

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For StoryBundle, you decide what price you want to pay. For $5 (or more, if you're feeling generous), you'll get the basic bundle of three books in .epub format—WORLDWIDE.

• Suddenly I Was a Shark! by Caleb J. Ross
• Opening the Xbox by Dean Takahashi
• HG101 Presents: NES Cult Classics by Kurt Kalata

If you pay at least the bonus price of just $20, you get all three of the regular books, plus 9 more books, for a total of 12, with three StoryBundle exclusives!

• The Set Side B Archives: Vol. 3 by John Harris (StoryBundle Exclusive)
• The Sumerian Game by Andrea Contato
• Boss Fight Books: Animal Crossing by Kelsey Lewin
• Day of the Tentacle by Bob Mackey
• Okay, Hero by Reid McCarter & Edward Smith with Astrid Rose
• The id Software Interviews by David L. Craddock (StoryBundle Exclusive)
• The Best of GameDev Stories V2 by David L. Craddock (StoryBundle Exclusive)
• The Xbox 360 Uncloaked by Dean Takahashi
• HG101 Presents: Arcade Cult Classics by Kurt Kalata

This bundle is available only for a limited time via http://www.storybundle.com. It allows easy reading on computers, smartphones, and tablets as well as Kindle and other ereaders via file transfer, email, and other methods. You get a DRM-free .epub for all books!

It's also super easy to give the gift of reading with StoryBundle, thanks to our gift cards – which allow you to send someone a code that they can redeem for any future StoryBundle bundle – and timed delivery, which allows you to control exactly when your recipient will get the gift of StoryBundle.

Why StoryBundle? Here are just a few benefits StoryBundle provides.

• Get quality reads: We've chosen works from excellent authors to bundle together in one convenient package.
• Pay what you want (minimum $5): You decide how much these fantastic books are worth. If you can only spare a little, that's fine! You'll still get access to a batch of exceptional titles.
• Support authors who support DRM-free books: StoryBundle is a platform for authors to get exposure for their works, both for the titles featured in the bundle and for the rest of their catalog. Supporting authors who let you read their books on any device you want—restriction free—will show everyone there's nothing wrong with ditching DRM.
• Give to worthy causes: Bundle buyers have a chance to donate a portion of their proceeds to the Video Game History Foundation!
• Receive extra books: If you beat the bonus price, you'll get the bonus books!

StoryBundle was created to give a platform for independent authors to showcase their work, and a source of quality titles for thirsty readers. StoryBundle works with authors to create bundles of ebooks that can be purchased by readers at their desired price. Before starting StoryBundle, Founder Jason Chen covered technology and software as an editor for Gizmodo.com and Lifehacker.com.

For more information, visit our website at storybundle.com, tweet us at @storybundle and like us on Facebook.

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