UK publisher Bitmap Books has announced their latest project, Run ‘n’ Gun: A Guide To On-foot Shooters, focusing on classic run n gun shooters like Contra and Metal Slug. The book, written by Dave Cook, explores the genre closely related to traditional shoot-’em-ups. Following the success of Cook’s previous work with Bitmap Books on Go Straight, the development of this new release has been confirmed, with enticing images shared on social media. More details are set to be revealed next month, leading up to a planned book launch in early July.
Bitmap Books, known for publications like N64: A Visual Compendium and PC Engine Box Art Collection, has a strong lineup of previous releases. Stay tuned for updates on Run ‘n’ Gun: A Guide To On-foot Shooters.
NEW BOOK! RUN ’N’ GUN: A GUIDE TO ON-FOOT SHOOTERS ?♂️?
— Bitmap Books (@bitmap_books) May 14, 2024
The Bitmap Books team is thrilled to announce a brand new title. Authored by journalist, author, and comic book writer Dave Cook, Run ’n’ Gun: A Guide To On-foot Shooters takes a look at the traditional shoot-‘em-up’s… pic.twitter.com/R6dTm2tg4c
