Chris Crawford published a book in 1982 called The Art of Computer Game Design (html, pdf). This is, in my opinion, the definitive statement of the computer game medium as an art form. Although the book is somewhat dated and Chris' career seems to be in a Strange Place (Erasmatazz?), it is still a very worthwhile read. A classic, IMHO.
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Chris Crawford published a book in 1982 called The Art of Computer Game Design (html, pdf). This is, in my opinion, the definitive statement of the computer game medium as an art form. Although the book is somewhat dated and Chris' career seems to be in a Strange Place (Erasmatazz?), it is still a very worthwhile read. A classic, IMHO.