New ZX Spectrum Games Book
New ZX Spectrum Games Book
Hello, just a quick mention of my new paperback and eBook on ZX Spectrum games, my first published effort so go easy.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0893F12B4/ ... aFbK6DY1MS
I've been quieter on the Spectrum scene the last few years, young kids made sure of that. I used to often submit recordings to the RZX archive when I had more time.
Anyway, thanks for reading hopefully I will have a few more projects published this year.
Thanks again,
Malcolm
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0893F12B4/ ... aFbK6DY1MS
I've been quieter on the Spectrum scene the last few years, young kids made sure of that. I used to often submit recordings to the RZX archive when I had more time.
Anyway, thanks for reading hopefully I will have a few more projects published this year.
Thanks again,
Malcolm
Re: New ZX Spectrum Games Book
No links for the book ?
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Re: New ZX Spectrum Games Book
Just click on the book in the post. That’s the link.
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I just have a empty space there, nothing else...
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It works for me.
Takes me to the Amazon page.
Takes me to the Amazon page.
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Maybe something is wrong with my browser.
Until then, an old-fashioned link would be useful...
Until then, an old-fashioned link would be useful...
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Wow, £16.99 for 128 page book in print format is expensive, although it is in colour. Is that what Amazon charge (plus obviously some profit for you [mention]malczx[/mention]. I don't know much about the Amazon print on demand service
These ones (which I have purchased both of) are over 700 pages and are £19.99. They are b&w though with a colour cover.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1973411067/ ... aFbZYT41TS
I hope the book does well for you though. Have you thought of selling a PDF? You could include watermarks discreetly showing the purchasers email to reduce illegal copying.
These ones (which I have purchased both of) are over 700 pages and are £19.99. They are b&w though with a colour cover.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1973411067/ ... aFbZYT41TS
I hope the book does well for you though. Have you thought of selling a PDF? You could include watermarks discreetly showing the purchasers email to reduce illegal copying.
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Works fine for me [mention]Pegaz[/mention]. Sounds like your browser is maybe blocking?
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FWIW, that Amazon link doesn't work for me in Firefox either. I just see a small Amazon logo image.
My ad blocker and Javascript controls are all off for SC, so I'd expect it to work. <shrug>
Derek Fountain, author of the ZX Spectrum C Programmer's Getting Started Guide and various open source games, hardware and other projects, including an IF1 and ZX Microdrive emulator.
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Hi [mention]dfzx[/mention],
I'm pretty sure that newer versions of Firefox include a built in ad-blocker. It obviously doesn't like Amazon!
You have trusted SC, but the link is from Amazon, so it's probably blocking it.
I'm using Chrome.
I'm pretty sure that newer versions of Firefox include a built in ad-blocker. It obviously doesn't like Amazon!
You have trusted SC, but the link is from Amazon, so it's probably blocking it.
I'm using Chrome.
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Obviously some browser issue, I just tried it on a smartphone and it works.
btw, it is too expensive, but I definitely appreciate the effort.
btw, it is too expensive, but I definitely appreciate the effort.
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17 pounds? I'm sorry, but that's way too much. To be brutally honest, your book does not really look professional enough to warrant this price. Actually I would probably pass even if it was a fiver, because it looks like something I could put together myself in few days.
It's a good idea, but I think you should take it back to drawing board (add backgrounds, move past basic formatting, etc). Then maybe do a Kickstarter - or risk a small independently printed run yourself. I've looked at prices for similar formats recently and they aren't actually so bad (though, of course do involve some initial investment.)
It's a good idea, but I think you should take it back to drawing board (add backgrounds, move past basic formatting, etc). Then maybe do a Kickstarter - or risk a small independently printed run yourself. I've looked at prices for similar formats recently and they aren't actually so bad (though, of course do involve some initial investment.)
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Hello, fair enough thanks for the feedback, yes the colour does put the price up unfortunately, I will look at changing it to black and white inside. I've never done anything like this before so it's a start I guess.
Thanks again for the comments, appreciate it.
Malcolm
Thanks again for the comments, appreciate it.
Malcolm