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Morpheus
Registered: Feb 2004
Posts: 152 |
Commodore 64: For the Love of a Machine
Hey guys!
I'm working on a book called "Commodore 64: For the Love of a Machine" which is a tribute to the Commodore 64, the people who created it, the people who used it, and the people who still use it today. From a scene perspective, there's going to be photos from various events like the X parties, pixel graphics from the likes of Mermaid, Pal and Mirage plus an in-depth interview with Mr.Z.
Most of the content in the book has already been decided upon, but as I will crowdfund it, there's the possibility of more pages. My plan is if lots of sceners support the book, there will be more scene stuff in those extra pages.
My question to you is, what would you like to see on those pages? What I've been thinking about is a special on cracking and I've also been trying to get hold of Crossbow/Crest for an interview (although he seems to have gone into hiding.)
Please let me know if there's anything you'd like to see in the book and also check out the video teaser I released today: http://bit.ly/2mN3dWl. |
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Magic
Registered: Sep 2012
Posts: 44 |
cool project! :D |
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Morpheus
Registered: Feb 2004
Posts: 152 |
Thanks Magic! I hope people realize how hard it was to find some of the interviewees and then get them to agree to an interview. Mr.Z for instance took three years to to say ok (it was work-related so I understood why), then eight years to finish the interview. There must be an old Japanese saying that goes: "Reward is given to those who are persistent." |
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Beastifire
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Registered: Mar 2013
Posts: 40 |
Personally I'd like to read an interview with Mr.Z made by another great cracker. They could discuss copy protections and packers and stuff in great technical detail. |
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Beastifire
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Registered: Mar 2013
Posts: 40 |
Same goes for Crossbow and people. This more nerdy style of interview seems more fresh to me. |
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Morpheus
Registered: Feb 2004
Posts: 152 |
I've been thinking about the idea of writing about the current scene and I got some great ideas to write a great story based on interviews with a lot of you guys out there.
So apart from all the photos, pixel art and Tom-Cat's story about how Ghosts'n Goblins Arcade came together, there will be a write-up on the current scene. I just need the campaign to reach its stretch goals because I've run out of pages.
Consider pledging to make this happen! |
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Copyfault
Registered: Dec 2001
Posts: 475 |
Just backed this wonderful project!
Wondering if it is possible to double-back a project on Kickstarter... I went for the book+cover reward but actually wanted to have a 2nd book on top. As I am new to Kickstarter (this is my second project of interest) I didn't manage to "combine" two pledges (e.g. 600SEK + 400SEK).
Is this simply not possible or can someone tell me how it could be done? |
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Morpheus
Registered: Feb 2004
Posts: 152 |
Great to have you on-board Björn! :) I'm not a Kickstarter expert, but you should be able to add to your reward or cancel the one you have chosen now and re-pledge. Pledge for the two books option and add for the poster, then send me a mail about what poster you want.
New rewards that will be up a little later today are:
1. Rob Hubbard music script prints (Different scripts will be available)
2. Write your own demo review
3. Signed photos by Dave Collier, Fred Gray and Karen Davies-Downey
4. The 3 Poster Pack
5. 10 pieces of 100 x 150 mm prints with many designs to choose from
6. The Ultimate Pack with a 25% shipping discount |
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Acidchild
Registered: Jan 2002
Posts: 474 |
really nice project, andreas! good luck with it! never done anything with kickstarter before, but today i have backed :) |
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Morpheus
Registered: Feb 2004
Posts: 152 |
@Acido: That is awesome Acidchild, thank you! :D I really wish I had a team picture of The Transfer Team to put in the book.
@All: This was posted to the Kickstarter backers last Friday:
"These rewards are now available on the campaign site:
1. BOOK + 8 PIECES OF 100 x 150 MM PRINTS
2. BOOK + YOUR OWN DEMO REVIEW
3. BOOK + 3 SIGNED POSTERS BY ROWE/LUND
4. BOOK + SIGNED PHOTOS BY 4 LEGENDS
5. THE GRAND PACK
You'll find more detailed information about each reward in the main text. Please take a look!
I still haven't heard from Rob Hubbard if he's willing to sign the script posters yet, but don't be alarmed. The posters will be available either way after Rob has replied." |
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Merman
Registered: Dec 2002
Posts: 140 |
Kickstarter cancelled... |
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