Curt Vendel Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 The countdown clock has started, preview chapter release for the new Atari history book #1 - "Atari, Inc. Business is Fun" will be posted up tonight at midnight, Sunnyvale, CA. time: http://www.ataribook.com 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyBee Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonl Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 The sample chapter looks great, really looking forward to the finished product By the way, one proofing mistake I noticed in the preview - Neil Armstrong's name is misspelled as "Neal". Cheers, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian O Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wood_jl Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 LQQK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Ordered one. Can't wait to read it, although I have a feeling I will be depressed by the end (knowing how it all went to hell). I hope you guys sell a ton and maybe some of the long-standing myths can go away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wood_jl Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Where will the second volume end? JTS? Hasbro? Infogrames? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Rogue Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Where will the second volume end? JTS? Hasbro? Infogrames? The second volume, 'Atari Corp. - Business is War' is strictly about Atari Corporation and picks up from July '84 through to the sale to Hasbro. The third book, tentatively titled 'Atari Games - Last In Fun' is from July '84-2003 and documents Atari Games Corporation. So in essence, these two books are more like different branches of the same followup to the first book rather than chronological next volumes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wood_jl Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Outstanding! I didn't know there was a 3rd volume coming! How much for the glossy, color, leather-bound hardback 3-volume set in a custom holder, with some bonus Atari memorabilia? This would make a nice gift (to me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 The 3rd book was something as a side project, the history books are meant as a 2 part set, in fact in December we will have some really nice surprises in store for everyone regarding the two books, and also this was why we choose the new titles to specifically tie the books together for people. It took a long time to finally make the title decision, we did a not of disinformation on our titles to throw everyone off in the beginning, So the 2 part set is: Atari, Inc. Business is Fun Atari, Corp. Business is War Then the side project is: Atari Games Corp. Last in Fun We haven't decided on when the final book will come out, probably late Spring 2013... okay, back to work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108 Stars Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Cool thing, but I don't find a price on your website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Cool thing, but I don't find a price on your website. That means it's free! We haven't decided on when the final book will come out, probably late Spring 2013... Only if aliens haven't sucked out our brains by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108 Stars Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Cool thing, but I don't find a price on your website. That means it's free! I hoped so, thanks for clearing that up R.T.! Great move, Curt, can I send you my delivery adress via PM now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) Wow, and please the same style spines, it's gonna look awesome on the book shelf. Anyway, will JTS and Hasbro be included shortly in the second volume? Edited July 1, 2012 by high voltage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Rogue Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Wow, and please the same style spines, it's gonna look awesome on the book shelf. Anyway, will JTS and Hasbro be included shortly in the second volume? We're not covering the Hasbro or Infogrames Ataris. These are only on the original Ataris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wood_jl Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 The Infogrames Atari is still a work in progress, so of course they can't be covered. But Hasbro? That was a very short time and not much happened, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolenta Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 (edited) Both are covered in the next edition of Phoenix, but of course not in the detail that Marty and Curt would cover it Edited July 3, 2012 by rolenta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Rogue Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 The Infogrames Atari is still a work in progress, so of course they can't be covered. But Hasbro? That was a very short time and not much happened, eh? Again, these are about the real Atari companies. Not later usage of the brand and IP. We're not interested in covering that era. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 How's the countdown going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Just checked the status, amazon still says Pending, under review so I don't know how long it'll be, also checked our direct order page and its still not up, but it's also not showing the right page count either.... https://www.createspace.com/3928085 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 So does this mean you guys are done with your part and are waiting for Amazon to ship them? Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 We are waiting for them to clear on amazon at this point, and its 10:30 now and they are still showing pending approval, getting nervous, it has to publish by tomorrow and no later, or the books won't make it to CGE... everyone elses will ship and every else will be able to order, no problem, I'm just worried we are only going to be able to show people the samples and show some special stuff we have planned, but anyone wanting a book at CGE may not get them..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFL Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Is the book only available through Amazon.com? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandor Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Looked on Amazon and it looks like somebody is already trying to rip you guys off: http://www.amazon.co...words=atari inc Check the description: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 Anybody thumb through the sample copies of the book at CGE??? Anyone have any comments/feedback? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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