New ZX Spectrum Games Book

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New ZX Spectrum Games Book

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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
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No links for the book ?
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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.
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Maybe something is wrong with my browser.
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.
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Works fine for me [mention]Pegaz[/mention]. Sounds like your browser is maybe blocking?
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PeterJ wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2020 9:46 pm Works fine for me @Pegaz. Sounds like your browser is maybe blocking?
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>
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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.
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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.
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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.)
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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
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