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A review by taylorharmonies
Super Mario: How Nintendo Conquered America by Jeff Ryan
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.5
Jeff Ryan clearly put a lot of work into his research. The book was incredibly informative with fascinating, obscure references. For anyone who wonders how Mario became the name synonymous with Nintendo as well as their famed mascot, this book details how their history was built on Mario.
Ryan also spends some brief time adding in additional context including other games that were occurring at the time.
Something to keep in mind: this was published in 2012, and so is a retrospective on the history of Nintendo from their origins until 2012, meaning nothing about the Switch and little about the Wii U. It doesn't take away from the quality of the book but just be aware of that.
Ryan also spends some brief time adding in additional context including other games that were occurring at the time.
Something to keep in mind: this was published in 2012, and so is a retrospective on the history of Nintendo from their origins until 2012, meaning nothing about the Switch and little about the Wii U. It doesn't take away from the quality of the book but just be aware of that.