--- product_id: 511505225 title: "A Handheld History: A comprehensive celebration of handheld consoles and their iconic games from indie journal publisher Lost In Cult" price: "€ 59.91" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/511505225-a-handheld-history-a-comprehensive-celebration-of-handheld-consoles-their store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # A Handheld History: A comprehensive celebration of handheld consoles and their iconic games from indie journal publisher Lost In Cult **Price:** € 59.91 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## 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?** € 59.91 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/511505225-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 ## 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: a deep history lesson on gaming handhelds - surprised by how small this book is, it includes cool images and interesting information on these handheld gaming consoles Review: Terrific for handheld fixated gamers of all ages - A fun and interesting retrospective of the history of handheld consoles. Offers a lot of good contextual info, personal insights, photo showcases, and original illustrations. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #285,142 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #122 in History of Engineering & Technology #191 in History of Technology #230 in Video Game Art (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a deep history lesson on gaming handhelds *by D***L on February 13, 2026* surprised by how small this book is, it includes cool images and interesting information on these handheld gaming consoles ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Terrific for handheld fixated gamers of all ages *by B***N on May 29, 2025* A fun and interesting retrospective of the history of handheld consoles. Offers a lot of good contextual info, personal insights, photo showcases, and original illustrations. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Book on Gaming Handhelds and the Generational Impact *by J***N on October 18, 2023* This book has more than I expected! Not only does it contain a vast list of video game handheld hardware but also in depths details on the media that was used, including call outs to some of the important games related. The Fantastic pictures throughout help immensely with this level of detail. Each section is started out with an excellent, very personal recollection of the importance of the device at very important parts of life. This was the part I didn't expect but enjoyed the most. If you've ever picked up a handheld game from those simple TIGER ones to a Steam Deck you will enjoy this 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.it/products/511505225-a-handheld-history-a-comprehensive-celebration-of-handheld-consoles-their](https://www.desertcart.it/products/511505225-a-handheld-history-a-comprehensive-celebration-of-handheld-consoles-their) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*