The Story of Super Mario

Celebrate the making of a videogame icon with this illustrated tribute to all things Mario.

Since his debut in 1981's Donkey Kong, no character has come to represent the medium of videogames quite like Mario. To date, the portly, moustachioed plumber has starred in more than 200 games, and in the process become a byword for creativity, innovation and - most of all - fun.

The Story of Super Mario charts the rise and rise of Nintendo's iconic mascot, from his creation by the legendary Shigeru Miyamoto to his genre-defining adventures in 2D and 3D and the myriad spin-offs that have made the Mario series an inescapable part of modern of pop culture. Featuring gorgeous original illustrations throughout, this beautifully designed and giftable handbook is packed with stories, trivia and insights revealing how the humble 'Jumpman' became a global gaming juggernaut.