8-bit Cosmos: Sci-Fi tales of computer technology (8-bit Tales)

8-bit Cosmos: Sci-Fi tales of computer technology (8-bit Tales)

ZOOM INTO 8-bit COSMOS! Get ready for an adventure beyond your wildest imagination! You have questions. Outer space has the answers! Modern-day social media and AI technology are brought to life in the sci-fi tales of 8-bit Cosmos. For we all know, without fiction, there would be no science. Illustrated in classic 8 bit pixel art! This book is a story-art-treasury of over 40 full-page illustrations and accompanying descriptive text for each image. Inside you will transport yourself to a mind-blowing universe of cosmic computers and amazing aliens! The Galactic Interstellar Fleet to defends the 8-bit Cosmos from chaos! - Robotic zombies and aliens, unleash digital doom on every pixel in sight! - Relax at the Space Bar, groove to the wild wavy sounds of the Funkisites, and party with a dancing banana! - Alien worlds reveal the trippy future of social media, crypto banking, AI art, and chatbots! 8-bit Cosmos is a hyperspace must-read for sci-fi buffs, computer history geeks, and anyone who digs the jagged-edge charm of retro gaming art. Buckle up—your adventure awaits! I made this book because of my love of classic arcade games of the 80s. There is something joyful in those little jagged edges and square circles moving around the screen. They have a unique charm and are loaded with personality and often humor. So, welcome to  8-bit Cosmos!  A collection of weird tales that blend retro gaming and personal computing all fully illustrated in classic 8-bit pixel art! I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing and illustrating it. Get ready for an adventure beyond your wildest imagination! You have questions. Outer space has the answers! Modern-day social media and AI technology are brought to life in the Sci-Fi tales of 8-bit Cosmos. For we all know, without fiction, there would be no science. Filled with amazing illustrations and imaginative stories, 8-bit Cosmos is must-read for anyone who loves fiction and the unbelievable history of computers. Joe Lacey is a pixel-pushing space ace whose 8-bit art and animations lit up handheld kids' games in the early 2000s. A commercial illustrator and designer, he's spent decades creating memorable art for toys and books. He prefers movies without CGI, and his favorite video games have only 8 colors.