Tetris: The Games People Play is a non-fiction graphic novel about the history of what is the most widely played video game ever created. With its inception coinciding with the dawn of digital rights, the graphic novel written and illustrated by Box Brown, takes you on the roller coaster ride that started in Russia and ended in a global phenomenon.

Non-fiction graphic novels was not a genre I was familiar with but am glad I discovered. It is a fun way to learn about a subject without feeling like you are actually learning. The illustration in Tetris: The Games People Play is simplistic and to the point while the story is told in depth. Having illustrations takes a lot of the weight off the narration and lets you focus more on the storytelling of the subject matter. This book is well researched and has more information on a video game that I realized was out there. It has a interesting story on how Tetris affected many people’s lives, and not only those who played it. From a Russian developer to numerous corporate executives, each person has an interesting role in this games journey to the digital hall of fame. This book is truly a must read for old school gamers. Box Brown has other books available that are written in similar form. Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America is his most recent release. The Nerd Cantina was able to interview him at C2E2 promoting it.You can support The Nerd Cantina by purchasing your copy below.

• Tetris: The Games People Play- https://amzn.to/2WOmqpB
• Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America- https://amzn.to/2WHaMwI
• Is This Guy For Real?: The Unbelievable Andy Kaufman- https://amzn.to/2WNXX3T
• Andre The Giant: Life and Legend- https://amzn.to/2WM420