Airwolf Posted May 15, 2001 Share Posted May 15, 2001 Has anyone read some the book "Phoenix: Rise and fall of the Video Games" ? Is it really worthy? I'm interested in the book, but I have not found enough info about it. Also, has anyone read the "ABC to the VCS" one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZ Posted May 29, 2002 Share Posted May 29, 2002 I have not read this book. What needed to be said has been. Off topic, has anyone read Charlotte's Web? Back on topic, I probably won't be reading this book for a while to come, tho I may change my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted May 29, 2002 Share Posted May 29, 2002 I read a copy about a year ago. It was a very good read. If you haven't read it. I'd definately recommend it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARIPITBULL Posted May 29, 2002 Share Posted May 29, 2002 Yes, the spider dies in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted May 29, 2002 Share Posted May 29, 2002 quote: Originally posted by ATARIPITBULL: Yes, the spider dies in the end. NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris++ Posted May 29, 2002 Share Posted May 29, 2002 The information in Phoenix is terrific. The grammar, however, is sadly lacking. (I am being nice, by the way.) I recently e-mailed Leonard and told him that if he's planning on writing any revised editions in the future, that I would be happy to be his editor at no charge. I would just really like to see a readable Phoenix, because the guy really did his homework on this one. He took my offer in stride; he said he'll definitely take me up on the offer if he plans on writing any further books. A revised edition is not planned at the moment, however. CF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanBoris Posted May 29, 2002 Share Posted May 29, 2002 I have read the book and highly recommend it, it's packed with great information on the history of video games. I do have to agree with the last poster that the writing style can be a little awkward at times (sorry Leonard), but the content more the makes up for it. I also recommend "The Ultimate History of Video Games: From Pong to Pokemon--The Story Behind the Craze That Touched Our Lives and Changed the World" by Steven Kent (this was originally published as "The First Quarter") It's another good book on videogame history and make's a nice compliment to Phoenix. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolenta Posted May 29, 2002 Share Posted May 29, 2002 quote: Originally posted by rolenta: Thanks for the kind words, guys (even the part about my lousy grammar!). Believe it or not, the book had been proofread (not by me) before publication. A sample chapter in PDF format of the book can be found on my website. Go to www.rolentapress.com and click on "Books & Reviews" at the top left. Then click on "Click Here For Sample Phoenix Chapter". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris++ Posted May 29, 2002 Share Posted May 29, 2002 By the way, Atari brothers and sisters, I also recommend a book entitled ABC To the VCS. I'm not sure if it's still available. I bought one right from Herman at the 98 World of Atari show. CF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolenta Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 Thanks for the kind words, guys (even the part about my lousy gammar!). Believe it or not, the book had been proofread (not by me) before publication. A sample chapter in PDF format of the book can be found on my website. Go to www.rolentapress.com and click on "Books & Reviews" at the top left. Then click on "Click Here For Sample Phoenix Chapter". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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