ac.tomo Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 All you ATARIANS out there, you long term sufferers, amateurs and especially you retro-newbies there are 2 new books coming out for the 8-BIT XL/XE ATARI models. One of them is a revised and re-released "COMPLETE & ESSENTIAL MAP" describing all of the memory locations within these models AND has 43 appendix' explaining loads of programming subjects, a must for all ATARIANS, here's the AMAZON link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/COMP.../dp/B0BMDPGGVS/ref=sr_1_9... Alternatively you can search "C&EM". The 2nd book I'm trying to keep quiet about its contents at the moment, but be assured that it will be a completely new and never released before book with a THOROUGH explanation of everything within it regarding the subjects it explains. I will notify you when this book becomes available, but at the moment it's probably going to take a few more months. 9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Payne Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Just in time for Xmas. 👌 I noticed that the Amazon site doesn't show much of the contents. Can you provide a table of contents? I'd like to know what it contains as well as how it will provide current developers with additional information than what currently exists. For example, I already have Mapping the Atari and De Re Atari. What addition info can I expect from your book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 https://www.amazon.com/COMPLETE-ESSENTIAL-MAP-REVISED-RE-PUBLISHED/dp/B0BMDPGGVS click look inside... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Payne Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 @_The Doctor__ LOL! Whoops. I clicked it and tried scrolling right. I ended up thinking it was just an image. Too early for my brain, I guess. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac.tomo Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 (edited) If you have a copy of MAPPING - REVISED then you won't necessarily need a copy of this book because the MAP section has about 90% information the same as MAPPING (this book originally used MAPPING as the main source of material), although mine does have more information and more BASIC programs in the MAP section, with a lot of corrected and added material. In MAPPING there was 19 appendix', in mine there are 43, explaining many more subjects including making your own handlers and writing your own BASIC commands (which I didn't finish in the original print of this book). One of the reasons why I have re-published this book was because of the call I've seen on the ATARIAGE forums, so for the amateurs and retro-newbies then this book will be well worth the investment, if you do not have MAPPING - REVISED or my original C&EM book and you are interested in programming on the ATARI then this book is a necessity. Another reason why I re-published this book was to give fellow ATARIANS something new to buy, a real book that you can have in front of you while programming whether it be on an emulator or the real hardware, instead of a digital copy open in another window. It's also part of the celebration for ATARI' 50th anniversary. Edited November 23, 2022 by ac.tomo 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillek Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 On 11/23/2022 at 10:17 AM, ac.tomo said: All you ATARIANS out there, you long term sufferers, amateurs and especially you retro-newbies there are 2 new books coming out for the 8-BIT XL/XE ATARI models. One of them is a revised and re-released "COMPLETE & ESSENTIAL MAP" describing all of the memory locations within these models AND has 43 appendix' explaining loads of programming subjects, a must for all ATARIANS, here's the AMAZON link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/COMP.../dp/B0BMDPGGVS/ref=sr_1_9... Alternatively you can search "C&EM". The 2nd book I'm trying to keep quiet about its contents at the moment, but be assured that it will be a completely new and never released before book with a THOROUGH explanation of everything within it regarding the subjects it explains. I will notify you when this book becomes available, but at the moment it's probably going to take a few more months. First book arrived last night... Looking forward to reading it.... When do we get to find out about the 2nd book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac.tomo Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 a few months. When you read the book you've just bought then you'll find out what the other book is about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac.tomo Posted December 14, 2022 Author Share Posted December 14, 2022 For anyone who has purchased a copy of this new book, I would love you to write a response saying if you like it or not, what you like etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robus Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 On 11/23/2022 at 11:49 AM, _The Doctor__ said: https://www.amazon.com/COMPLETE-ESSENTIAL-MAP-REVISED-RE-PUBLISHED/dp/B0BMDPGGVS click look inside... Is it really typeset in Comic Sans?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac.tomo Posted December 14, 2022 Author Share Posted December 14, 2022 yes, I thought that to be a pleasant font. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Payne Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 19 minutes ago, robus said: Is it really typeset in Comic Sans?! I think, legally, you have to take a star off for the use of Comic Sans. 🤣 https://brandcraft.com/blog/overused-fonts-our-branding-agency-avoids/. Comic Sans.....number 1 (in that countdown voice) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irgendwer Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanny Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 I vote for Times New Roman. I think it's the most pleasant to read from the above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 My opinion, Best practice - Helvetica and Times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robus Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 15 hours ago, Justin Payne said: I think, legally, you have to take a star off for the use of Comic Sans. 🤣 https://brandcraft.com/blog/overused-fonts-our-branding-agency-avoids/. Comic Sans.....number 1 (in that countdown voice) Not sure that article should be trusted, it called Times New Roman a sans-serif font… Quote Having also been a default font in Word for many years, Times New Roman shouldn’t be your go-to sans serif option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookt Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 On 12/14/2022 at 10:29 PM, Justin Payne said: I think, legally, you have to take a star off for the use of Comic Sans. 🤣 https://brandcraft.com/blog/overused-fonts-our-branding-agency-avoids/. Comic Sans.....number 1 (in that countdown voice) Oh no! I was looking forward to reading this, but comic sans ??? 🤢🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Spaced Cowboy Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 On 12/15/2022 at 5:42 AM, robus said: Having also been a default font in Word for many years, Times New Roman shouldn’t be your go-to sans serif option. I mean, to be fair, they're absolutely correct. Times New Roman certainly shouldn't be your go-to sans-serif option... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac.tomo Posted December 16, 2022 Author Share Posted December 16, 2022 I think I'll consider the above opinions when I print the second book (!). 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robus Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 9 hours ago, ac.tomo said: I think I'll consider the above opinions when I print the second book (!). The non-designers design book is a great resource if it’s still in print? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookt Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 My copy of the book arrived today. Looks good, haven’t had time for a proper read but looking forward to digging in to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Payne Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 On 1/7/2023 at 11:03 AM, spookt said: My copy of the book arrived today. Looks good, haven’t had time for a proper read but looking forward to digging in to it. Got my copy for Xmas. Sitting on my desk right here. Hoping to look through it soon as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 On 12/16/2022 at 8:41 PM, ac.tomo said: I think I'll consider the above opinions when I print the second book (!). Use LaTeX and Computer Modern for a cool look that is well readable.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutil8 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 On 12/16/2022 at 11:41 AM, ac.tomo said: I think I'll consider the above opinions when I print the second book (!). Can you provide info on 2nd book please? Maybe even the intro in book or table of contents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 It is amazing that today there are still books made about our amazing computers. I am really positively surprised that you took the time and efforts to make this book. Thank you! Do you know how accurate the information on Amazon is, when it says that there will be no custom fees to be paid? Does this mean that when I actually order the book, that not suddenly the mailman tells me that there are custom fees to be paid? I might order the book. It looks great (I am not having an issue with the font either, by the way!) and it's something that would be great next to my Mapping the Atari and my DE-RE-Atari (and more books). But I am currently pretty low on cash, so I do not want to have to pay custom fees. I hope you know more about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathy Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Hello Marius 2 hours ago, Marius said: When I click on the link in the first posting, I get this: Btw I ordered a part for my car in the UK on november 6th last year. It arrived in the Netherlands on the 10th. They wanted more information and sent me a letter on the 17th (not the 16th as I wrote before), which I received the 18th and answered on the 19th. They looked at the information on the 30th. The package was delivered on the 18th of december! I don't know why, but the delivery guy didn't ask for money, although the bill mentioned a little over nine euro for taxes and customs clearance. Sincerely Mathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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