Imaginary Games by Chris Bateman
Can games be art or is all art a kind of game? A philosophical investigation of play and imaginary things.
In this well-researched book Chris Bateman explores the ambiguous territory between the fictional and the real, and slays some dragons hiding thereinHighly recommended. (Ernest Adams, Founder of the International Game Developers' Association) A wonderfully refreshing and inventive look at games of many kinds, but especially digital games. It is seriously philosophical, but Bateman, a professional game designer, draws on a huge variety of resources far beyond the writings of academic philosophers - fascinating and fun! (Kendall Walton, Charles Stevenson Collegiate Professor of Philosophy and Professor of Art and Design at the University of Michigan)
Acclaimed game designer, philosopher and author Chris Bateman is an expert on play and games, and undertakes philosophical investigations in a spirit of open-minded enquiry.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846949418 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846949416 |
| Title | Imaginary Games |
| Author | Chris Bateman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Collective Ink |
| Year published | 2011-11-25 |
| Number of pages | 334 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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