Zafinn Books Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Hello! Just in case you don't know, I launched a new Atari book in March called "We Love Atari" Volume One which charts the company from 1972 all the way to 1983, just on the cusp of the sale to Jack Tramiel. I had a great response, but equally, I know a lot of you wanted Volume Two, which is from 1984-1996, the period most relevant to a lot of us on these boards. Well, I am glad to inform you that we are literally 32 copies away from the first print run of Volume 2, so if you want to support the next book, please spread the word. More information and some previews available here http://www.zafinnbooks.com Please don't hesitate to contact me through AA or the website above. And thank you for all of you who asked me to hold a copy of Volume Two for you, I will contact you as soon as its available. Thanks again for all the support so far. Karl 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Excellent! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesWD Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Looking forward to V2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DarkLord Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Ditto! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally1 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 best of luck and congrats writers are a breed apart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirrell Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Just placed my order for Volume 1. Looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zafinn Books Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share Posted April 11, 2019 Just placed my order for Volume 1. Looks great! Thank you sir! Make that 31 copies before Volume 2 goes to print Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Very exciting news! We're getting close now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMacBlack Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 VLA Volume one so ordered, looking forward. Thanx, Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zafinn Books Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 VLA Volume one so ordered, looking forward. Thanx, Dave Thanks Dave, Your order is on its way Volume 2 News: Now over 60% of my goal to print Volume 2, so hopefully it won't be much longer. If I get at least 90% of my costs back, I'll probably go ahead anyway such has been the demand for it :-) Shipping Update #4 All Order #'s up to 10047 have all shipped, along with your free poster and sticker. Thank you guys again for the support and the kind feedback. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Looks like I should have gotten mine today, but I wasn't home to sign for it, so will have to pick it up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zafinn Books Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 Looks like I should have gotten mine today, but I wasn't home to sign for it, so will have to pick it up tomorrow. @leech - hope it arrived safely, the tracking number will confirm if it was signed for. Here is an update: Volume 2 News: Only 22 copies left of Volume One (First Edition), as soon as they are sold I will have covered costs enough to start the print run for Volume 2. They will come with a special limited 55mm Atari ST badge and vinyl sticker... and yes, all first editions of Volume 2 come with a one-off Atari poster. Question, should we go with an 8-Bit theme or a 16-bit them for the poster (or dare I say it, 64-Bit!)? Shipping Update #6 Shipping update: all orders upto #10053 have shipped as of today (with your free poster and sticker). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 I did get it, thanks! Wonderful book, great artwork, and a lot of rare thing inside. I have a few other Atari books as well, but this one is very well laid out. I'll have to spend some time to read through it all, but mostly flipped through the entire thing. Thanks! Looking forward to volume 2. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirrell Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 (edited) I got my book as well. Thanks! Edited April 27, 2019 by stirrell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zafinn Books Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 I did get it, thanks! Wonderful book, great artwork, and a lot of rare thing inside. I have a few other Atari books as well, but this one is very well laid out. I'll have to spend some time to read through it all, but mostly flipped through the entire thing. Thanks! Looking forward to volume 2. Good news! Really glad you like it, makes it all worthwhile I've learned a lot from Volume One, had some great feedback (and constructive criticism), which I have made sure makes Volume Two even better. The first printers proof of Volume Two is due soon, and if the next 22 copies sell by June, we should be good for a late June or early July release. Thanks again for your purchase leech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zafinn Books Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 I got my book as well. Thanks! @ stirrell, appreciate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DarkLord Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 The DarkForce! BBS is giving away one copy this month: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/192135-the-darkforce-bbs-prize-giveaway/page-3 Good luck everyone! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zafinn Books Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 We Love Atari Volume One Update: Only 14 copies left of Volume One (First Edition). If you know of anybody who was thinking of buying a copy, let them know, as I do not know if there will be a second print run at this point. As soon as they are sold I will have covered costs enough to start the print run for Volume Two. They will come with a special limited 55mm Atari ST badge and vinyl sticker... A few of you asked to see the badges... here you go! All first editions of Volume 2 come with a one-off Atari poster. Question, should we go with an 8-Bit theme or a 16-bit them for the poster (or dare I say it, 64-Bit!)? Shipping Update #6 Shipping update: all orders upto #10057 have shipped as of Tuesday 7th (with your free poster and sticker). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6BQ5 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Just purchased a copy here. Looking forward to it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zafinn Books Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Just purchased a copy here. Looking forward to it! Thank you @6BQ5 I just sent your shipping confirmation on e-mail. So, 13 copies of Volume One left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesWD Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 We Love Atari Volume One Update: Only 14 copies left of Volume One (First Edition). If you know of anybody who was thinking of buying a copy, let them know, as I do not know if there will be a second print run at this point. As soon as they are sold I will have covered costs enough to start the print run for Volume Two. They will come with a special limited 55mm Atari ST badge and vinyl sticker... A few of you asked to see the badges... here you go! All first editions of Volume 2 come with a one-off Atari poster. Question, should we go with an 8-Bit theme or a 16-bit them for the poster (or dare I say it, 64-Bit!)? Shipping Update #6 Shipping update: all orders upto #10057 have shipped as of Tuesday 7th (with your free poster and sticker). 16bit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zafinn Books Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share Posted May 11, 2019 @JamesWD - Well said (leaning towards the ST myself on the poster design). Got a mention in Retro Gamer magazine (Issue #194, May 2019) - You can view a sampler here https://issuu.com/futurepublishing/docs/ret194.issuu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zafinn Books Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 Hi all my fellow Atarians Just a quick update for those of you interested in Volume Two of We Love Atari (84-96): I have released the last 5 copies of Volume One (First Editions) which were being held for some people, but they can't commit to at this time. I am letting them go for sale now so I can pay for the next print run. Volume Two is on target for a release by August (or earlier!). I have been asked will there be a re-print of Volume One - While I can't be 100% sure right now, I might bite the bullet and do a smaller run in Q4 for anybody who missed it the first time around. Keep an eye on the website and Twitter for any announcements. https://twitter.com/zafinnbooks/status/1138831766192607232 I appreciate all the support (and feedabck) I've had from AA members here and I'm glad we share such a great passion for the company we love so much (not so sure about my wife though!)... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zafinn Books Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 Volume One is . . . S O L D O U T ! Thank you to all AA members for buying a copy, or just spreading the word etc. More news on Volume Two as it comes in ? Still time to get your FREE Atari (Games) Bumper Sticker - just take a photo of your copy of We Love Atari close to/beside a sign of your town/city and send it to me at Zafinn Books (mail@) or on Twitter with your order # and I'll mail it to you right away! See Twitter for more info... (scroll down a bit!). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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