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  • Your first MicroComputer will stay forever…

    Your first MicroComputer will stay forever…

    In 1984, I got the Commodore 64 as a Christmas present. I knew about it weeks in advance because I had found out where it was hidden in the apartment....

    Your first MicroComputer will stay forever…

    In 1984, I got the Commodore 64 as a Christmas present. I knew about it weeks in advance because I had found out where it was hidden in the apartment....

  • Microzeit auf 🕹️ Deutschlandtour

    Microzeit auf 🕹️ Deutschlandtour

    Wir haben letztes Jahr begonnen unsere Präsenz auf Retromärkten auszubauen. Etabliert hat sich u.a. die RetroGamesCon, ein nationaler Videospielmarkt mit der Vielfalt alter Microkunst in tollen Locations. Mit euch über die...

    Microzeit auf 🕹️ Deutschlandtour

    Wir haben letztes Jahr begonnen unsere Präsenz auf Retromärkten auszubauen. Etabliert hat sich u.a. die RetroGamesCon, ein nationaler Videospielmarkt mit der Vielfalt alter Microkunst in tollen Locations. Mit euch über die...

  • A (more than) Classic Computer Anniversary

    A (more than) Classic Computer Anniversary

    For many of us, 1985 marked the beginning of one of the most exciting silicon periods. 40 years ago, two of the most popular home and personal computers came onto...

    A (more than) Classic Computer Anniversary

    For many of us, 1985 marked the beginning of one of the most exciting silicon periods. 40 years ago, two of the most popular home and personal computers came onto...

  • Kickstarter launch: 22 February 2025

    Kickstarter launch: 22 February 2025

    Our very first Commodore 64 Kickstarter is in the starting blocks! ?REDO FROM START will consist of an extensive anthology of 64 interviews and will shed unique light on the home...

    Kickstarter launch: 22 February 2025

    Our very first Commodore 64 Kickstarter is in the starting blocks! ?REDO FROM START will consist of an extensive anthology of 64 interviews and will shed unique light on the home...

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Selected IT retrospectives

68000 Anniversary

68000 Anniversary

The systems battle in the IT industry came to a head with...

68000 Anniversary

CRACKERS: A Saga of Software Piracy

CRACKERS: A Saga of Software Piracy

Digital visions and copy parties, intrigues and industrial espionage, disk traders and...

CRACKERS: A Saga of Software Piracy

The Atari ST and The Creative People

The Atari ST and The Creative People

A comprehensive look at the ups and downs of the Atari ST...

The Atari ST and The Creative People

  • Neo-modern

    As an independent publisher, Microzeit is committed to a neo-modern take on the digital retro scene. The narratives focus on the human experience and social needs when dealing with ”modern technology”.

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  • Pop culture

    The constitution of a digital age is condensed in our image-rich narratives of pop cultural influences, historical accounts, advertising, economic factors and interviews with numerous eye witnesses.

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  • Retro books

    Retrospectives on technological experiences are always linked to the conditions of industries, systems, societies or groups. We do not talk about computer systems without the constraints they impose.

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Bestsellers

TOP 5 best-selling books. Retro readers love adding them to their collections.

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Press | Media | Reviews

Reports, interviews, reviews and podcasts on our publications, including: Amiga Addict 🇬🇧, Retro Gamer 🇩🇪🇬🇧, Skrolli 🇫🇮, Custom PC Mag 🇬🇧, Atari Legend TV 🇧🇪, Retrokomp 🇵🇱, Pixelnostalgie 🇩🇪, RetroManiac 🇪🇸, Return 🇩🇪, Männerquatsch 🇩🇪, ST-Computer 🇩🇪, Videospielgeschichten 🇩🇪, RetrogamesMaster 🇬🇧, RVG 🇬🇧, ZZAP Amiga 🇬🇧, The Games Machine 🇮🇹 …

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Over the years, we have been featured in numerous media, channels, magazines, podcasts and blogs by journalists and retro fans.

Events | Talks | Meet-Ups

Take the opportunity and get hold of one of our promotional cards at a trade fair or retro market. 📨 We always have special offers ready for these occasions. You can also have your book/s 📚 signed ✍🏻 by the author and ask questions about the content or make requests. Even in the noise of a fair, we are ready for a conversation. 🗣️

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We are fans ourselves and enjoy participating in retro events in Germany and other European countries.

Games | History | Design

We ❤️ to uncover the backstories of computer and video games and put them into a larger context. Each of our books deals with different timelines and connects the past with the future. 👾 At the same time, we create a visual reading experience that bundles information and helps you fully immerse yourself in the exciting era of home computing. 💾

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Barbarian (Death Sword) and Rambo: First Blood Part II were indexed in Germany, resulting in an unusually high number of pirated copies.