Please may I bring to you attention a new retro home computer and games related book that I have written called: Diary Of An 80s Computer Geek - A Decade Of Video Games, Computers and Cassette Tapes.

The book provides an interesting insight into the Sinclair Spectrum and Commodore 64 8-bit home computer scene throughout the 80s and includes subjects such as: The early days of software publisher and the many kick-starter businesses, the magazine cover tape wars, the advent of the Commodore Amiga and Atari ST 16-bit heavyweights, and the ultimate decline of a once great industry.

The book is currently only available only through Amazon (all regions), but there is a free app viewer available for both Android and iPhones. I’m arranging for the book to appear on these markets too.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Diary-80s-Computer-Geek-Computers-ebook/dp/B00JYGGCTO/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1398749464&sr=1-1

I'm keen to encourage some feedback, so I have set a low price of 77p (UK) and 99c (+tax US). After about a month the price will increase.

I’ve included the book’s introduction below. All constructive comments/feedback are welcome. Thanks for your attention.

Introduction from Diary Of An 80s Computer Geek:

From bright colours and big hair to synthesized songs and day glow wardrobes. The 1980s were certainly loud, often garish and utterly fabulous - no matter how embarrassing the outfits were.

There are so many elements, which made the 80s a truly great decade, but one of the greatest contributions, if not the greatest, is the mass introduction of affordable 8-bit home micro computers.

These curious machines of geekdom changed the way we regarded computers and technology. No longer were they the sole perverse of tweed jacket clad scientists sporting unruly beards, micro computers were now forming a staple inventory in millions of homes.

Much of the technology that we enjoy today, such as desktop computers, notebooks, tablets, gaming consoles and smart phones, all of which are often taken for granted, can be traced back to this innovative decade.

If you were a child of the 80s and remember the joy of receiving your very first home computer or maybe a young adult who fondly remembers the excitement, then you will appreciate this unabashed reminiscence of a simpler time whose adolescent technological was on the cusp of great advancements.

This book is intended as celebration and reflection of all the computer technology that made the 80s such a wonderful, pioneering period and follows the journey of a self confessed, teenaged computer geek who experienced and enjoyed every ground breaking moment, including publishing his own software.

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