The Future Was Here: The Commodore Amiga

by Jimmy Maher

Book Overview

Exploring the often-overlooked history and technological innovations of the world's first true multimedia computer.

Long ago, in 1985, personal computers came in two general categories: the friendly, childish game machine used for fun (exemplified by Atari and Commodore products); and the boring, beige adult box used for business (exemplified by products from IBM). The game machines became fascinating technical and artistic platforms that...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262535696
• ISBN13: 9780262535694
• Release Date: January 2018
• Publisher: MIT Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher