Torr Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Looks like this book shoulda been proofread by some AAer's before print. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3232313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Warlord Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 On Air Raid, I emailed Gary Kitchen last year and he confirmed he didn't have anything to do with it. Looking forward to getting my copy, just sent the order in. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3232557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Just received my copy! Thanks again for putting this together. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3232866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVgaTv Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Sramirez, Fantastic! I hope that you enjoy it! And absolutely, it was a lot of work but it's worth it knowing that the community likes what I'm doing. Three more on the 2600 to come! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3232884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckafka99 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Received my copy today - very nice and fun to have. Eagerly awaiting the next three volumes of this. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3232909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philflound Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I'm looking forward to getting this. Hoping to help some more whatever is needed. I like the enthusiasm for the hobby and the collectibility. Phil Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3232938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I'm looking forward to getting this. Hoping to help some more whatever is needed. I like the enthusiasm for the hobby and the collectibility. Phil I just started adding Amazon links to the book on some of the Atari-related pages of my web site. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3233033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I don't quite get it... why are people excited to have a book that book that has erroneous information? especially when said 'correct' information is available for free and more accuratly on the internet which everyone has? (at least to everyone who has ordered the book) Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3233063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfriendly Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) I don't quite get it... why are people excited to have a book that book that has erroneous information? especially when said 'correct' information is available for free and more accuratly on the internet which everyone has? (at least to everyone who has ordered the book) Seriously? Come on man... We are loyal followers to what over 99% of the general public would consider a dead and gone video gaming system. We (you and I) are fans of what is probably the worst video gaming trilogy of all time. The majority of people outside of this realm would consider paying hundreds of dollars for an unopened copy of Waterworld insanely stupid. For many having a book in your hands still feels better and it's fun to look through. When it comes to collecting they still print coin books, stamp books etc. every year. Many people would say that's it silly to collect old video game cartridges when you can play them online for free??? Your response sounds like a remark my wife might make. Edited May 7, 2015 by bigfriendly 7 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3233119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfriendly Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I just started adding Amazon links to the book on some of the Atari-related pages of my web site. Bookmarked:) 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3233134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVgaTv Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Random Terrain, thank you for adding my book to your web page. I really appreciate the shout-out! Thank you to everyone who has picked up the book so far. I hope that everyone is enjoying it thus far. For those in Europe and the UK just an update on the Amazon side of things there. It is up on the site but still says "usually dispatched in 1-2 months". From what my printer has told me it shouldn't be anywhere near as long as that, although it is still likely a few weeks out. Unfortunately that's all the info I have on it at the moment as apparently the Amazon system is automated, so nobody has a specific date for me yet. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3233163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rastignac Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I bought one from Amazon.fr (France) yesterday. I'll watch the real delay. I'll report here when it will be available/shipped/received. So we'll know. Thanks. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3233276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVgaTv Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I bought one from Amazon.fr (France) yesterday. I'll watch the real delay. I'll report here when it will be available/shipped/received. So we'll know. Thanks. I greatly appreciate it. And wow, I was totally unaware that it was even showing up on the French Amazon site. Learning something new every day. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3233283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rastignac Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 And wow, I was totally unaware that it was even showing up on the French Amazon site.I tried to buy it from Amazon USA: shipping was very expensive (more than 15$). I tried to buy it from Amazon UK: shipping was expensive (about 10$). Then I looked for it on Amazon France: book's price was about the same, but shipping was only 0.01€... Better deal! 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3233341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 My print book should be arriving tomorrow! Looking forward to getting it. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3233530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rastignac Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I bought one from Amazon.fr (France) yesterday. I'll watch the real delay. I'll report here when it will be available/shipped/received. So we'll know.Amazon just sent a email today: "estimated delay is now: june 11th 2015 - july 07th 2015". Let's see and wait. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3233903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyshots Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Your response sounds like a remark my wife might make. It's funny because it's true. (relating) Torr, cmon… lighten up I'm Canadian also and we all know how you newfies talk… you have your own dialect. I intend to use my books on the Coffee table so it gives my friends something to do/read while I'm kicking their butt on the Atari 2600 while beating their azz. 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3233923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Cool, will have to pick this up sometime soon. Hope to see the other 9 volumes happen too! And a homebrew volume!! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3234001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Charlie Cat Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Hi guys, Nice book, I'll get this as time goes on when the price goes down. But its looks awesome! Anthony... Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3234014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 The encyclopedia looks superb!!! When the prices go down in the future, that is without a doubt gping in my library! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3234087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wongojack Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I don't quite get it... why are people excited to have a book that book that has erroneous information? especially when said 'correct' information is available for free and more accuratly on the internet which everyone has? (at least to everyone who has ordered the book) It's funny because it's true. (relating) Torr, cmon… lighten up I'm Canadian also and we all know how you newfies talk… you have your own dialect. I intend to use my books on the Coffee table so it gives my friends something to do/read while I'm kicking their butt on the Atari 2600 while beating their azz. Torr's been crabby all week. In another thread, he accused a handicapped guy of trying to scam everyone by making up a story about getting his stuff stolen. Come on Torr, it's spring - hasn't the ice melted on your little part of the coast up there yet? Price on this was a bit of a shock. I own quite a few gaming related books that are half read. The $50 tag makes me want to read those first and see if the price drops on this one. Or wait and buy all volumes together whenever that happens. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3234109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperboy Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I think the book is awesome and well worth the price, I've blown $50 on wayyyy worse things with nothing too show for it in the morning except a hangover and a girls name I don't recall! 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3234116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 $50 isn't much, if you use a different base for currency. For example, two large pizzas with extra toppings and drinks (at a good pizza place) is about $50. So therefore, the book only costs two pizzas. Seems like a pretty good price to me. Although now I want a pizza... 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3234239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetboot Jack Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Bought the iBooks version - rather disappointed to be honest, none of the layout or graphic design shown in the print version preview images is present - very vanilla, looks like an early 90's website :-( Is the PDF at all like the book visually? sTeVE Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3234359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetboot Jack Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I also found a fair few typos in the iBook version - such as the end of the California games text has the last three lines of the Cakewalk text mushed into it... sTeVE Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/236829-vcs-encyclopedia-coming-soon/page/5/#findComment-3234365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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