--- product_id: 493030563 title: "A Handheld History: A comprehensive celebration of handheld consoles and their iconic games from indie journal publisher Lost In Cult" price: "€ 59.85" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/493030563-a-handheld-history-a-comprehensive-celebration-of-handheld-consoles-their store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Iconic consoles & games from 40 years of innovation 400+ pages of curated handheld gaming history High-quality art & photos for immersive nostalgia A Handheld History: A comprehensive celebration of handheld consoles and their iconic games from indie journal publisher Lost In Cult **Price:** € 59.85 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎮 Unlock the ultimate handheld gaming legacy – nostalgia never looked this good! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Handheld History: A comprehensive celebration of handheld consoles and their iconic games from indie journal publisher Lost In Cult - **How much does it cost?** € 59.85 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/493030563-a-handheld-history-a-comprehensive-celebration-of-handheld-consoles-their) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Collector’s Edition Quality:** Hardback cover with premium illustrations and photos, perfect for your coffee table or office shelf. - • **Curated Voices & Expert Insights:** Featuring essays and art from renowned gaming journalists and creators, offering unique perspectives. - • **A Must-Have for Millennial Managers:** Reconnect with your childhood passions while impressing colleagues with your cultural savvy. - • **Celebrate Gaming Culture & Community:** Dive into stories of Pokémon trades, Miis on the subway, and the social fabric of handheld gaming. - • **A Timeless Journey Through Portable Play:** Explore four decades of handheld gaming evolution, from Game & Watch to modern blockbusters. ## Overview A Handheld History is a beautifully crafted, 400+ page hardback book celebrating 40 years of handheld gaming. It features essays and artwork from top industry voices, chronicling iconic consoles and games that shaped gaming culture. Perfect for collectors and nostalgic professionals alike, this edition offers a deep dive into the evolution of portable gaming devices and their communities. ## Description A Handheld History is a unique celebration of portable platforms and their iconic games. Forty years ago, businessmen fiddling with calculators inspired Gunpei Yokoi to create the Game & Watch. Ever since then, handheld gaming has been hugely influential, spawning communities who trade Pokémon in the playground and share Miis on the subway. This introspective adventure will delve into decades of gaming memories and reconnect you to that long car journey full of discarded AA batteries before speeding ahead to the contemporary days of blockbusters in your backpack. Handheld gaming is celebrated loudly, proudly, and across hundreds of beautifully assembled pages of art and essays. Featuring words from many incredible voices, this is an unmissable ode to the gaming device that you keep close to your heart – right in your jacket pocket. Words and art by: Alex Olney Ashens Bob Wulff Brandon Saltalamacchia Brian Crecente Hannah Kwan Cosselmon Janet Garcia Jason Bradbury Jeff Grubb Jonathan Traynor Kevin Kenson Larry Bundy Jr. Mike Diver Raul Higuera Stephen Maurice Graham Plus many more! Made in collaboration with Retro Dodo . This edition published in partnership with Expanse, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers . Review: Handheld history book - The recipient loved it Review: A must for the handheld gamer - This is a wonderful book, cataloging the journey through hand held history. It is put together brilliantly detailing the various devices and the versions available. There are some great essays about some devices and individual’s experience using them. This is all bound together in a beautiful hardback cover with fab illustrations and good quality photos. However, I have 2 criticisms. 1, I wish it was put together by device chronologically. I can see that the author decided to organise it by device and then by time however I believe this to be Ill-conceived as the reader misses out on what devices were competing with each other at the same time. And how the technology develops across the whole industry. 2, I believe the author is too young. There is a definite bias towards Nintendo in this book due to the fact that they had established market dominance by the time the authors journey begins with the Game Boy Colour in 1998. Which means the actual game-changer that was the original GameBoy and the Game and Watch devices that lead to it feels glossed over and there is no mention of the Sega Game Gear until page 185. As a lover of all hand-held consoles, I feel that many of the other devices in this book are not celebrated as much as Nintendo products. ## Features - Warning:Do not use near overhead power lines. - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 48,033 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 10 in Antique & Collectable Toys, Games & Models 35 in Video Game Art 55 in Hobbies & Games References | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 178 Reviews | ## Images ![A Handheld History: A comprehensive celebration of handheld consoles and their iconic games from indie journal publisher Lost In Cult - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81WBvZjP8WL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Handheld history book *by D***X on 25 November 2025* The recipient loved it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must for the handheld gamer *by R***S on 27 December 2023* This is a wonderful book, cataloging the journey through hand held history. It is put together brilliantly detailing the various devices and the versions available. There are some great essays about some devices and individual’s experience using them. This is all bound together in a beautiful hardback cover with fab illustrations and good quality photos. However, I have 2 criticisms. 1, I wish it was put together by device chronologically. I can see that the author decided to organise it by device and then by time however I believe this to be Ill-conceived as the reader misses out on what devices were competing with each other at the same time. And how the technology develops across the whole industry. 2, I believe the author is too young. There is a definite bias towards Nintendo in this book due to the fact that they had established market dominance by the time the authors journey begins with the Game Boy Colour in 1998. Which means the actual game-changer that was the original GameBoy and the Game and Watch devices that lead to it feels glossed over and there is no mention of the Sega Game Gear until page 185. As a lover of all hand-held consoles, I feel that many of the other devices in this book are not celebrated as much as Nintendo products. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent item *by R***R on 31 December 2025* Excellent book ## Frequently Bought Together - A Handheld History: A comprehensive celebration of handheld consoles and their iconic games from indie journal publisher Lost In Cult - The Console Chronicles: A comprehensive celebration of home consoles and their iconic games from indie journal publisher Lost In Cult – the perfect gift for Christmas 2024! - The Game Console 2.0: A Photographic History from Atari to Xbox --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/493030563-a-handheld-history-a-comprehensive-celebration-of-handheld-consoles-their](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/493030563-a-handheld-history-a-comprehensive-celebration-of-handheld-consoles-their) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-07-16*