# 16-Bit Nostalgia Books 'Sensible Software 1986-1999' Book Details Early Video Game Visuals By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensible-software-19861999 References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/wallzo-sensible-software) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darrenwall/sensible-software-19861999-by-read-only-memory) The Sensible Software 1986-1999 coffee table book will chronicle the British 16-bit gaming titan's influence on [early video gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-intellivision-sprint). "With its independent, often irreverent ethos, Sensible is for many gamers the ultimate independent software house." The Sensible Software 1986-1999 book will be the first publication from Read-Only Memory games publishers. The new publisher is raising money for its first project via a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vectrex-mini) campaign. The book itself will feature tons of visuals, as well as an essay about how Sensible Software rose to the top of the [video gaming industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-gaming) and interviews with members of the Sensible Software team. So remember the days of Transformers and He Man when you were but a child by supporting this Kickstarter campaign and getting yourself a copy of the Sensible Software 1986-1999 coffee table book. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Gaming:** Opportunity for businesses to tap into the growing market of nostalgia-driven retro gaming products and experiences. - **Crowdfunding:** Chance for companies to raise funds for creative projects through platforms like Kickstarter, allowing for direct engagement with potential customers. - **Visual Storytelling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating compelling visual narratives in the form of coffee table books, appealing to enthusiasts and collectors. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The video game industry can leverage the popularity of retro gaming trends to create remastered versions or new content inspired by classic games. - **Publishing:** The publishing industry can explore the market for visually stunning and nostalgic books that cater to specific niches, such as retro gaming enthusiasts. - **Design:** Design firms or independent designers have the opportunity to create visually appealing coffee table books that showcase the aesthetics and history of different industries or pop culture phenomena. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-console.md) - [Retro-Forward Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-6-the-triangle-stars.md) - [Nostalgic 90s-Inspired Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d-funtastic.md) - [Sleek Retro Console Remakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thec64-mini.md) - [Football Replica Shirt Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-replica-shirt.md) - [Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic.md) - [Nostalgic Game Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riki-8bit-game-collection.md) - [Retro Nostalgic Computing Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c64-1.md) - [Vibrant Retro Game Cartridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-run-and-jump.md)