Street Fighter: The Complete History

There’s no denying the Street Fighter is a pop culture phenomenon. When it was first introduced as a video game by Capcom in the 1980’s it became a gamer favorite. And why wouldn’t it? It was a surefire combination: players got to choose from an impressive roster of fighters, big and small, male and female, who would then proceed to knock the #$%*! Out of each other! Admit it, isn’t that what a video game is really all about-one guy trouncing another? Sure it can be an armored, super, futuristic soldier or a cute little whatchamacallit-but it all all boils down to someone or something beating up another someone or something and Street Fighter does it best.

Author Chris Carle and Chronicle Books present The Complete History of the game, its many manifestations, its fan base, merchandizing and plethora of characters both loved and hated by fans.


It’s a colorful collection of art, screen captures, cosplaying, conventions and merchandise complemented by historical and fun facts, insider info and much more.