Bioshock The Collection was released last week. With that in mind I wanted to share 2 books: one set before the events of the first game and one that inspired Bioshock Infinite.
Bioshock: Rapture by John Shirley is a prequel to the original game. The book explains how Ryan came up with the concept for Rapture, the construction of Rapture, the first experiments with plasmids, and the fall of Rapture. It’s all very well written and an excellent addition to the Bioshock lore.
The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson was a big inspiration for the creators of Bioshock Infinite. Apparently, Columbia was inspired by the 1893 World’s Columbian Expedition. The book and game share a common theme of wonder and beauty with darkness just beneath the surface. The book is fascinating and I can’t recommend it enough.
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