{"product_id":"the-creative-gene-how-books-movies-and-music-inspired-the-creator-of-death-stranding-and-metal-gear-solid-hardcover","title":"The Creative Gene: How Books, Movies, and Music Inspired the Creator of Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHideo Kojima\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNathan Collins\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ferociously talented Hideo Kojima, creator of \u003ci\u003eMetal Gear Solid\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDeath Stranding\u003c\/i\u003e, shares his perspective on the stories and movies that influence his work!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEver since he was a child, \u003ci\u003eMetal Gear Solid\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDeath Stranding \u003c\/i\u003ecreator Hideo Kojima was a voracious consumer of movies, music, and books. They ignited his passion for stories and storytelling, and the results can be seen in his groundbreaking, iconic video games. Now the head of independent studio Kojima Productions, Kojima's enthusiasm for entertainment media has never waned. This collection of essays explores some of the inspirations behind one of the titans of the video game industry, and offers an exclusive insight into one of the brightest minds in pop culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEver since he was a child, \u003ci\u003eMetal Gear Solid\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDeath Stranding \u003c\/i\u003ecreator Hideo Kojima was a voracious consumer of movies, music, and books. They ignited his passion for stories and storytelling, and the results can be seen in his groundbreaking, iconic video games. Now the head of independent studio Kojima Productions, Kojima's enthusiasm for entertainment media has never waned. This collection of essays explores some of the inspirations behind one of the titans of the video game industry, and offers an exclusive insight into one of the brightest minds in pop culture.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in Tokyo in 1963, Hideo Kojima is a world-renowned video game creator, and a well-known movie and novel aficionado. He made his directorial debut in 1987 with \u003ci\u003eMetal Gear\u003c\/i\u003e, which became a series and provided the foundation for the stealth game genre. In 2001, he was selected as one of the ten most influential people in \u003ci\u003eNewswee\u003c\/i\u003ek magazine's special feature \"Who's Next.\" At the end of 2015, Kojima established Kojima Productions, his own independent studio. He has received international recognition, entering the Hall of Fame at the 2016 DICE Awards and receiving the Industry Icon Award at The Game Awards in 2016. In 2019, Kojima released his long-awaited new game \u003ci\u003eDeath Stranding\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNathan A Collins studied Japanese at the University of Iowa and the Yamasa Institute in Okazaki and has been a translator of novels, manga, and video games for more than a decade. His credits include \u003ci\u003eBattle Royale\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMetal Gear Solid: Guns of the Patriots\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eJoJo's Bizarre Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as entries in the \u003ci\u003eTales of\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRune Factory\u003c\/i\u003e series. He's a gamer dad who bought his PlayStation to play \u003ci\u003eMetal Gear Solid\u003c\/i\u003e and says: keep on keeping on.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.92 x 8.41 x 5.84 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 19, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51964749447469,"sku":"9781974725915","price":23.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/the-creative-gene-how-books-movies-and-music-inspired-the-creator-of-death-stranding-and-metal-gear-solid-hardcover-6810793.webp?v=1775472787","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-creative-gene-how-books-movies-and-music-inspired-the-creator-of-death-stranding-and-metal-gear-solid-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}