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Nostalgia Nerd's Retro Tech, Computing & Gaming Book [Hardcover] £4 (Prime) / £6.99 (non Prime) at Amazon
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Nostalgia Nerd's Retro Tech, Computing & Gaming Book [Hardcover] £4 (Prime) / £6.99 (non Prime) at Amazon

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Amazon are currently selling this for £4! It's RRP is £15, so it seems like an absolute steal if you're into retro gaming and technology.
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This book celebrates the most exciting period in the history of technology - the arrival of the home computer and home gaming console. YouTube's most successful purveyor of computer nostalgia brings those stories to print.
Remember what a wild frontier the early days of home gaming were? Manufacturers releasing new consoles at a breakneck pace; developers creating games that kept us up all night, then going bankrupt the next day; and what self-respecting kid didn't beg their parents for an Atari or a Nintendo? This explosion of computers, consoles, and games was genuinely unlike anything the tech world has seen before or since.
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  1. deleted531243's avatar
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    paulj4826/09/2019 11:10

    Why is it because you're interested in old consoles you're then considered …Why is it because you're interested in old consoles you're then considered a 'nerd' by the author.Nerd: a foolish or contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious.


    That's his brand name (i.e. He's the Nostalgia Nerd). He's not calling YOU a nerd, chill.

    Plus that description of "nerd" seems somewhat out of date, and single minded.
  2. deleted20693's avatar
    paulj4826/09/2019 11:10

    Why is it because you're interested in old consoles you're then considered …Why is it because you're interested in old consoles you're then considered a 'nerd' by the author.Nerd: a foolish or contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious.


    Do you have a definition for someone who comments on something without having any clue about what they're trying to criticise?
  3. deleted531243's avatar
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    paulj4826/09/2019 11:34

    It come from the Oxford University Press


    Culture changes quicker than dictionaries. I find the Urban Dictionary much more lucid.
    Gormond26/09/2019 11:21

    Are you related to him Been watchig his YouTube channel for …Are you related to him Been watchig his YouTube channel for years, thanks for the deal!


    Maybe.. I AM him?

    Who could possibly tell (edited)
  5. EXZAMS's avatar
    got this book very good and full of good detail about each machine.
  6. Winterborn's avatar
    Picked this up when it was at the Works. A great book (especially the early machine pages) great primer for anyone wanting to read up on early consumer computers
  7. Winterborn's avatar
    paulj4826/09/2019 11:10

    Why is it because you're interested in old consoles you're then considered …Why is it because you're interested in old consoles you're then considered a 'nerd' by the author.Nerd: a foolish or contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious.


    Well considering the depth his mini documentaries go through on subject like the Mega Drive or Amiga (both weighing in around the 30-40 min mark) they're incredibly studious to the extent some may find it boring. Personally I've rewatched them a few times.

    His Virtuality one the other week was great.
  8. Gormond's avatar
    deleted53124326/09/2019 11:14

    That's his brand name (i.e. He's the Nostalgia Nerd). He's not calling YOU …That's his brand name (i.e. He's the Nostalgia Nerd). He's not calling YOU a nerd, chill.Plus that description of "nerd" seems somewhat out of date, and single minded.


    Are you related to him

    Been watchig his YouTube channel for years, thanks for the deal! (edited)
  9. vulcanproject's avatar
    Decent book. Gaming is pretty socially acceptable these days. If you left it on the coffee table then a good number of under 40 guests would pick it up.
  10. west4664's avatar
    I really enjoyed this book and at that price it's well worth it
  11. BobSawyer's avatar
    Voted hot as it's a good read and a good price, but with a caveat - some of the reviews are in very small black text on dark green/blue background, so may be hard to read if your eyesight is not so good.... no idea why they went with those colours. (edited)
  12. andywedge's avatar
    Thanks for posting we have added your thread to the Highlights pages
  13. Alan_M's avatar
    Good book, I have the pdf
  14. bambinaUK's avatar
    Good reference material for my students.
  15. ChrisRX's avatar
    Great book and great youtube channel. Bargain at 4 quid.
  16. ranja81's avatar
    If you don't have prime this is £6 in the works.
  17. yubious's avatar
    Winterborn26/09/2019 11:41

    Well considering the depth his mini documentaries go through on subject …Well considering the depth his mini documentaries go through on subject like the Mega Drive or Amiga (both weighing in around the 30-40 min mark) they're incredibly studious to the extent some may find it boring. Personally I've rewatched them a few times.His Virtuality one the other week was great.


    Sounds like my sort of thing, will have to check him out
  18. Winterborn's avatar
    yubious27/09/2019 19:18

    Sounds like my sort of thing, will have to check him out


    The Mega Drive & Master System mini documentaries are really great and good ones to start with. The Atari Jaguar one is really interesting too.
  19. multi's avatar
    Cheers op.. ordered despite oos. + Heat
  20. VeganPolice's avatar
    Gorf!
  21. paulj48's avatar
    Why is it because you're interested in old consoles you're then considered a 'nerd' by the author.

    Nerd: a foolish or contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious.
  22. paulj48's avatar
    deleted53124326/09/2019 11:14

    Plus that description of "nerd" seems somewhat out of date, and single …Plus that description of "nerd" seems somewhat out of date, and single minded.



    It come from the Oxford University Press
  23. deleted7148's avatar
    Same price at The Works if needed before the 1-3 week Amazon delivery.
  24. HPMan's avatar
    Nice one OP.
  25. energy80s's avatar
    paulj4826/09/2019 11:10

    Why is it because you're interested in old consoles you're then considered …Why is it because you're interested in old consoles you're then considered a 'nerd' by the author.Nerd: a foolish or contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious.


    Indeed. Nostalgia Anorak sound more accurate!
  26. MysterFrugal's avatar
    Really enjoyed the book, picked up from the works for £6 so £4 is a great price.
  27. Hillsman's avatar
    Awesome! Ordered. Thanks.
  28. DustyJaneway's avatar
    This book looks right up my street, and an absolute steal for £4. Ordered! Thanks OP
  29. OllieFTH's avatar
    This is a fantastic book!

    If you are into your retro gaming this is a bargain price and great read.
  30. stingersplash's avatar
    It's a great little book but it was £5.99 less than a month after release when I bought it and has been around that since.
  31. Itsbedo's avatar
    This guy's great, here's his video on the book
  32. deleted193929's avatar
    ranja8127/09/2019 14:21

    If you don't have prime this is £6 in the works.


    £4 in the works, not £6
  33. sean_numark's avatar
    bought this from amazon last week for £6
  34. Angus_McFrugal's avatar
    multi28/09/2019 19:28

    Cheers op.. ordered despite oos. + Heat


    Same. No hurry. A nice stocking filler for Christmas, hopefully.
  35. deleted531243's avatar
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    The Works are selling copies for £4 now as well for anyone looking for "instant gratification" theworks.co.uk/p/e…703, they also have the code FD10 for free delivery on orders over £10. (edited)
  36. R2Pacman's avatar
    Nice little book, picked it up a while back from The Works.
  37. R2Pacman's avatar
    Still available for £4 so not sure why expired. Excellent price.

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