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Super Mario Encyclopedia: The Official Guide to the First 30 Years Hardcover – October 23, 2018


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Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia: The Official Guide to the First 30 Years is jam-packed with content from all seventeen Super Mario games--from the original Super Mario Bros. to Super Mario 3D World. Track the evolution of the Goomba, witness the introduction of Yoshi, and relive your favorite levels. This tome also contains an interview with producer Takashi Tezuka, tips to help you find every coin, star, sun, and mushroom--even explanations of glitches! With information on enemies, items, obstacles, and worlds from over thirty years of Mario, Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia is the definitive resource for everything Super Mario!

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Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia: The Official Guide to the First 30 Years is jam-packed with content from seventeen Super Mario games—from the original Super Mario Bros. to Super Mario 3D World.

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Track the evolution of the Goomba, witness the introduction of Yoshi, and relive your favorite levels!

This tome also contains an interview with producer Takashi Tezuka, tips to help you find every coin, star, sun, and mushroom—even explanations of glitches!

With information on enemies, items, obstacles, and worlds from over thirty years of Mario, Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia is the definitive resource for everything Super Mario!

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Packed with content from 17 Super Mario games, from the original Super Mario Bros. to Super Mario 3D World, and information on enemies, items, and worlds from over 30 years of Mario, this volume is the definitive resource for everything Super Mario! This limited edition comes with an embossed slipcase designed to look like the Super Mario Question Mark Block! Inside, you'll find one of four covers—Super Mushroom, Fire Flower, Super Star, or 1-Up Mushroom—accentuated with shimmering holofoil! Features concept art, sketches, and notes from the development team, plus insight into ideas that didn’t make it into the game itself. Explore the world of Super Mario Odyssey from every angle, including screen shots, marketing material, and more!

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Nintendo is a Japanese video game company founded in 1985. The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is given credit for revolutionizing the home gaming experience. A few years later, the Gameboy and the Super Nintendo cemented Nintendo as one of the premier gaming companies in the world. With iconic characters such as Mario, Link, Luigi, Donkey Kong, and Kirby, Nintendo has solidified itself as a true force in video game community.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dark Horse Books (October 23, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1506708978
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1506708973
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.47 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.77 x 1.07 x 12.25 inches
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book full of information, beautiful, and a great gift. They also describe the story as awesome and the complete history of all things Mario Bros.

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44 customers mention "Content"41 positive3 negative

Customers find the book full of information, thorough, and engaging for Mario fans. They also appreciate the great description for the last 25 years of Mario, and the hidden objects, tips, tricks, and history.

"The encyclopedia is really nice, it mentions lots of mario games and has several images in it, my kid is very happy with this book" Read more

"Great description for the last 25 years of Mario." Read more

"...He absolutely loves it! It gives you the entire history. A must have for any Super Mario lover." Read more

"This is a very interesting book! It contains information, tips, tricks and more for the first 17 attempts (games) of Bowser trying to defeat Mario...." Read more

38 customers mention "Visual appearance"38 positive0 negative

Customers find the book beautiful, colorful, and thorough. They also appreciate the screenshots and illustrations.

"...is really nice, it mentions lots of mario games and has several images in it, my kid is very happy with this book" Read more

"...Mark Box slipcase is embossed on the front only but still looks and feels amazing. The slipcase is sturdy and made with thick material...." Read more

"It's a very beautiful book but it is less of an ecyclopedia than an anthology...." Read more

"...The pages are really thick and great quality. The color is done nicely and should really hold up over time when referencing from it over the years..." Read more

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Customers find the book a great gift.

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"Super Mario Encyclopedia is the perfect gift for anyone who’s a big fan of Mario. Recommended for ages from 2-90...." Read more

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Customers find the story awesome and complete history of all things Mario Bros.

"Very good, extensive catalogue of the series’ history, but I wish there was more information that we haven’t seen before...." Read more

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Beautiful book, even with it's flaws
5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful book, even with it's flaws
Dark Horse's translation, evidently, uses conjectural/untranslated names for objects as listed on Super Mario Wiki. People working on the translation for this book freely admit to using Wiki to assist with translations. I myself did not purchase this book with the intention of using it has a reference guide but to add to my collection of Nintendo books and guides. Yes, this is very unfortunate and seemingly sloppy regardless considering the resources at their disposal. Despite that and it's flaws, the book is still stunning. I have no regrets with this purchase.It was shipped and packaged as Darkhorse does with it's Limited or Deluxe Editions. I've learned standard editions don't get the same packaging treated and as a result I've received a lot of damaged books.The Question Mark Box slipcase is embossed on the front only but still looks and feels amazing. The slipcase is sturdy and made with thick material. The book itself has a good solid weight to it but not what I would call heavy. I received a 1-Up cover accented with holofoil that shines and shimmers in the light.Once you open the book you're greeted with rich, bright colors. And blue edge pages packed with 30 years of decent Mario nostalgia. I was taken back by how much information they managed to pack into one book and arranged as well as it. Sadly the book in not a complete history of Mario, which is disappointing. There is a section towards the back of the book that mentions games like Mario Kart, Mario Paint, etc. I think most people expected ALL THINGS MARIO, which this is not.While the book itself is the same size compared to other Dark Horse books. The slipcase on the other hand is completely square with an insert in the back so the book sits in the case seamlessly. Unfortunately it protrudes out on my shelf so a little creativity was needed. What I ended up doing was putting the book itself with my other Dark Horse books, the slipcase went on another shelf facing out. The embossing on the front looks great displayed on my shelf this way.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024
The encyclopedia is really nice, it mentions lots of mario games and has several images in it, my kid is very happy with this book
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024
Great description for the last 25 years of Mario.
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2018
Dark Horse's translation, evidently, uses conjectural/untranslated names for objects as listed on Super Mario Wiki. People working on the translation for this book freely admit to using Wiki to assist with translations. I myself did not purchase this book with the intention of using it has a reference guide but to add to my collection of Nintendo books and guides. Yes, this is very unfortunate and seemingly sloppy regardless considering the resources at their disposal. Despite that and it's flaws, the book is still stunning. I have no regrets with this purchase.

It was shipped and packaged as Darkhorse does with it's Limited or Deluxe Editions. I've learned standard editions don't get the same packaging treated and as a result I've received a lot of damaged books.

The Question Mark Box slipcase is embossed on the front only but still looks and feels amazing. The slipcase is sturdy and made with thick material. The book itself has a good solid weight to it but not what I would call heavy. I received a 1-Up cover accented with holofoil that shines and shimmers in the light.

Once you open the book you're greeted with rich, bright colors. And blue edge pages packed with 30 years of decent Mario nostalgia. I was taken back by how much information they managed to pack into one book and arranged as well as it. Sadly the book in not a complete history of Mario, which is disappointing. There is a section towards the back of the book that mentions games like Mario Kart, Mario Paint, etc. I think most people expected ALL THINGS MARIO, which this is not.

While the book itself is the same size compared to other Dark Horse books. The slipcase on the other hand is completely square with an insert in the back so the book sits in the case seamlessly. Unfortunately it protrudes out on my shelf so a little creativity was needed. What I ended up doing was putting the book itself with my other Dark Horse books, the slipcase went on another shelf facing out. The embossing on the front looks great displayed on my shelf this way.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book, even with it's flaws
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2018
Dark Horse's translation, evidently, uses conjectural/untranslated names for objects as listed on Super Mario Wiki. People working on the translation for this book freely admit to using Wiki to assist with translations. I myself did not purchase this book with the intention of using it has a reference guide but to add to my collection of Nintendo books and guides. Yes, this is very unfortunate and seemingly sloppy regardless considering the resources at their disposal. Despite that and it's flaws, the book is still stunning. I have no regrets with this purchase.

It was shipped and packaged as Darkhorse does with it's Limited or Deluxe Editions. I've learned standard editions don't get the same packaging treated and as a result I've received a lot of damaged books.

The Question Mark Box slipcase is embossed on the front only but still looks and feels amazing. The slipcase is sturdy and made with thick material. The book itself has a good solid weight to it but not what I would call heavy. I received a 1-Up cover accented with holofoil that shines and shimmers in the light.

Once you open the book you're greeted with rich, bright colors. And blue edge pages packed with 30 years of decent Mario nostalgia. I was taken back by how much information they managed to pack into one book and arranged as well as it. Sadly the book in not a complete history of Mario, which is disappointing. There is a section towards the back of the book that mentions games like Mario Kart, Mario Paint, etc. I think most people expected ALL THINGS MARIO, which this is not.

While the book itself is the same size compared to other Dark Horse books. The slipcase on the other hand is completely square with an insert in the back so the book sits in the case seamlessly. Unfortunately it protrudes out on my shelf so a little creativity was needed. What I ended up doing was putting the book itself with my other Dark Horse books, the slipcase went on another shelf facing out. The embossing on the front looks great displayed on my shelf this way.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024
My 10 year old grandson thought this was a wonderful birthday gift. He knows all the names and this just helped him learn some of the history.
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2024
Perfect for that Super Mario fan in your life!
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2018
It's a very beautiful book but it is less of an ecyclopedia than an anthology. First of all it only covers the 17 games in the main Super Mario Bros series, so no Mario Party or Mario Kart games. Even the original Mario Bros. game gets hardly a mention.

Secondly, the book is not arranged alphabetically as an encyclopedia would be, but is instead entries are grouped by game then further broken down by characters, enemies, and (oddly together) items and obstacles.

The main detraction though is the inconsistent font size. Pages range from 6 entries on a page to over 60. As a result he typeset on some of the pages varies from very difficult to read without squinting all the way up to the top of the eye chart.

It's an overall decent book that is thorough with what it covers but could have benefited from the eye of an experienced layout designer.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024
My 6-year-old son has gotten this book from the library several times. He really likes looking through all the details about the characters and enemies in each game. We decided to get him his own copy for Christmas, and he was thrilled! His cousin was also very interested in paging through this. It's not a book that you would sit down and read cover-to-cover, but it's great for opening up and reading some here and there.
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Deivid Alves
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente material.
Reviewed in Brazil on January 19, 2024
Produto com ótimo conteúdo. Bem organizado e rico. Sem danos, sem rasgos. Perfeito.
Freeda
5.0 out of 5 stars Mario Encyclopaedia
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2024
Packed with Mario information & keeps child busy
Tommy1184
5.0 out of 5 stars ***** Ein Muss für jeden Super Mario-Fan - Super Mario Encyclopedia begeistert! *****
Reviewed in Germany on July 28, 2023
Als langjähriger Fan der Super Mario-Spiele konnte ich es kaum erwarten, die "Super Mario Encyclopedia" in den Händen zu halten, und ich wurde nicht enttäuscht!

Dieses Buch ist ein wahrer Schatz für jeden, der die Geschichte und Entwicklung der Super Mario-Spiele liebt. Es ist eine umfassende Enzyklopädie, die die gesamte Geschichte des berühmten Klempners und seiner Abenteuer bis hin zum Erscheinen dieses Buches abdeckt. Von den klassischen 2D-Plattformern bis zu den atemberaubenden 3D-Abenteuern - alles ist in dieser Enzyklopädie enthalten.

Die Menge an Informationen ist einfach beeindruckend. Jedes Spiel wird detailliert beschrieben, angefangen von der Handlung bis hin zu den spielmechanischen Besonderheiten. Ich habe viele interessante Fakten entdeckt, die ich als treuer Mario-Fan noch nicht kannte.

Die Illustrationen und Screenshots sind ein wahrer Augenschmaus. Es ist großartig, die ikonischen Charaktere, Gegner und Schauplätze in hochwertigen Bildern zu sehen. Es ist fast so, als würde man durch die Zeit reisen und die Evolution der Mario-Welt hautnah miterleben.

Die Qualität des Buches ist hervorragend. Die Seiten sind dick und widerstandsfähig, und die Buchbindung ist solide, was bedeutet, dass dieses Buch auch nach häufigem Gebrauch gut erhalten bleibt.

Was mir besonders gut gefallen hat, sind die zusätzlichen Informationen über die Entwicklungsgeschichte und die Entstehung der Mario-Spiele. Die Interviews mit den Entwicklern geben einen Einblick in die Kreativität und Leidenschaft, die hinter diesen ikonischen Spielen steckt.

Egal, ob man ein Veteran der Super Mario-Spiele ist oder erst vor kurzem in die faszinierende Welt von Mario eingetaucht ist - die "Super Mario Encyclopedia" ist ein wertvolles Nachschlagewerk und ein Sammlerstück, das in keiner Mario-Fansammlung fehlen sollte.

Insgesamt bin ich von der "Super Mario Encyclopedia" begeistert und kann sie allen Mario-Fans wärmstens empfehlen. Eine fesselnde Reise durch die Geschichte von Super Mario, präsentiert in einer wunderschön gestalteten Enzyklopädie. 5 Sterne von mir!
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Bernard Maldecam
1.0 out of 5 stars Collector soit mais tiré à combien d exemplaire à l international
Reviewed in France on March 13, 2023
Livre passionnant mais pour une version dite collector il n y a aucun numérotage et impossible de savoir à combien d exemplaire chaque série a été produite. La version collector n est disponible que en Anglais.
Krzysztof Jot
5.0 out of 5 stars SUPER ZDJĘCIA i JAKOŚĆ WYKONANIA
Reviewed in Poland on March 12, 2023
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