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1. 1. Tetris

   The Games People Play

   

   This graphic novel delves into the fascinating history and cultural impact of one of the world's most iconic video games. It explores the journey of its creation by a Soviet programmer during the Cold War era and the subsequent legal battles over its rights, which spanned across continents and involved major corporations. The narrative weaves together the personal stories of those who were instrumental in bringing the game to the global stage, highlighting the intersection of technology, politics, and human ambition. Through its vivid illustrations and engaging storytelling, it offers a compelling look at how a simple puzzle game became a worldwide phenomenon.

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2. 2. The He Man Effect

   How American Toymakers Sold You Your Childhood

   

   A graphic nonfiction history of how American toy companies, advertisers, and television turned children’s entertainment into a vehicle for selling products, especially after 1980s deregulation. It charts the rise of program-length commercials, the manufacturing of gendered power fantasies through action figures, and the nostalgia loops that keep consumers engaged into adulthood, arguing that these tactics continue to shape kids’ culture and buying habits today.

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