too much Fun: The five lives of the commodore 64 computer
Coming December 10th, 2024.
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Endorsements
“Jesper Juul has provided a long-needed addition to the Platform Studies series. It's a wonderful book, as readable as it is informative.”
Jimmy Maher, author of The Future was Here: The Commodore Amiga
“A beautiful, sincere, and rich account of everything that makes this influential computer so special to me: that unique punk stew of technology, creativity, culture, people, and zeitgeist.”
Gary Penn, editor of Zzap!64; inaugural Games Media Legend; author of Sensible Software 1986–1999; Creative Director at DMA Design
“In this standout contribution to the Platform Studies series, Juul illuminates the overlooked career of the Commodore 64 home computer by integrating the perspectives of hardware designers, marketeers, game programmers, demo creators, and retrocomputing enthusiasts.”
Thomas Haigh, lead author of ENIAC in Action and A New History of Modern Computing
“As someone who has a wealth of knowledge on this subject, this book is 'highly recommended reading,' so do not hesitate—just buy this book and rejoice.”
David John Pleasance, musician, former Managing Director, Commodore UK, author of Commodore: The Inside Story