This was a very enjoyable book club choice. I'm a huge fan of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and although this book is set in the present, if you like that TV series you will probably enjoy this book.
Sunday, August 7, 2022
Saturday, August 6, 2022
A Game Maker's Life - Jeffrey Breslow with Cynthia Beebe
FTC Compliance Statement: I received a free electronic review copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review, which is provided below. I have not been otherwise compensated for this review in any way and my opinion is my own.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to design toys and games for a living? Look no further than this fascinating book, in which "A Hall of Fame Game Inventor and Executive Tells the Inside Story of the Toy Industry." The author's career in toy and game design is the stuff of dreams, involving highs and lows, world travel, celebrity encounters, and even workplace tragedy.
If you are of a certain age, like I am (cough cough), you have most likely played with many, if not all, of the toys and games the author worked on in his time in the toy industry. Or maybe you have kids that play with these games and toys now - Ants in the Pants, Mouse Trap, Simon, Guesstures, UNO Attack, and many more. Now you can read about how these games were invented straight from the source. The author's voice is very conversational, and the book reads like an enjoyable dinner with an old friend. I'm seriously sad that I will never be a member of the Brez Birthday Club!
This was a fun, fast read and would make a great gift for any game and toy enthusiast!
The book will be available for purchase on August 30, 2022.
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