Reading this book now, bought both volume I and II, goes into a lot of detail about the pirate community scene and the people involved (even if it is a bit too Atari ST based, I was an Amiga fan lol). Really enjoying reading the book.
My Atari ST days ended soon after I went to university in 1989, and reading Crackers II was exciting as I never knew the 90s part of my beloved ST and scene.
"68000: THE FLAME WARS" by Microzeit Publishing is a captivating exploration of the intense rivalry between the Atari ST and Commodore Amiga during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The book delves into the heated debates and passionate arguments that defined this era, offering a comprehensive look at the technological, cultural, and social impact of these two iconic home computers.
With beautifully designed pages and high-resolution artwork, the book not only chronicles the history of the flame wars but also includes interviews with developers, artists, and enthusiasts who were part of the scene. It's a must-read for anyone interested in retro computing and the fascinating stories behind these legendary machines.
Overall, "68000: THE FLAME WARS" is a well-researched and engaging retrospective that brings to life the excitement and innovation of the 16-bit era.
Hello,
Congrats to Microzeit for this book wich is a very good one !
The quality of paper is very high, the subjects are very interesting !
You can buy it with you eyes closed !
Open them anyway to admire it ;)
Alex
A great second volume to go with Crackers 1. As an English reader some of the translation is interesting however in a way it adds to the fun.
I look forward to future great quality books from Microzeit.
What a great book with so many pictures from back then. Back when we were young. :D
A large book packed with information and bright clear pictures giving a detailed look back at the high point of Amiga computing. I love this book and would recommend it to anyone with an interest in that era of computing.
Nice read. Very high quality print with full of high resolution beautiful artwork.
Its a very interesting Book, nice Pictures,
High Quality Design!!!!
Good old Times!!
All of us involved in this fantastic 80-90's era will go back in time reading these great stories. Few were 100% pure legal, we all had at least one game copied from a friend in those early days, that was normal... We were kids ! This B stock is pure A quality, fast and secure sending. Go Microzeit Go !
The book was a trip right back into my childhood, remembering the demos I watched in awe. Many high quality images and many known faces, really liked to see some of germans more femous video game reviewers.
A very great book through the forays of history into the dark chapter of the pirate scene. Well researched and lovingly illustrated. Anyone who is a child of the 80s and owned a home computer will certainly have touched on the subject in one way or another and will be able to relate to this colorfully illustrated story.
A superb read lots of fun and had me diving to the Amiga once again to play some of the games I’d totally forgotten about.
Lot's of info, cool print, as the rest of their books, very good and worth it.
Coming from someone who played a teeny tiny part on this scene, this was an absolute pleasure to read. Nostalgia overload from cover to cover!
Overall a good book, but it feels incomplete. For example, it doesn't cover well the history of Atari and Commodore during that time. Sure, the PC ended up dominating the market, but both companies made many mistakes (the Deathbed Vigil video has some memorable scenes). David Pleasance would have way more to say as he's never been shy about Commodore **** ups.
The presentation of the book is great, as is the quality of the pages and the book cover.
The books contains lots of interesting stories and tidbits about the beginnings and rationale of the cracker scene.
Good stuff
I backed "STamiga - The Flame Wars" early on right after I saw it. To be honest, I regretted it during the waiting time and asked myself whether I really needed a book on that topic - as I wasn't a die-hard Amigan vs Atarian advocate in the first place (and of course it was clear that Amiga was better ;-)). But now: I'm very glad that I made this decision and helped this masterpiece to get published - because "The Flame Wars" illuminates those exciting times in an impressive way. The book is heavy and feels good in the hand, is produced to a high standard and has a stunning layout. A perfect coffee table book. But as each page invites you to read and continue reading, it is also a perfect history book for Amiga and Atari enthusiasts and anyone interested in this important phase of home computing.
