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Bruce Bayley

    Building Blocks for BBC Games
    Commodore 64 Exposed
    • Originally published by Melbourne House in 1983, this outstanding reference work on Commodore 64 programming found its home on many programmers’ shelves back in the heyday of the home microcomputer. Text from the original back Here is the definitive book for the Commodore owner.A complete and comprehensive guide to make you total master of your Commodore 64.Commodore 64 Exposed is an encyclopedia of solutions from Basic programming through to machine language, and includes vital tables of memory locations and system variables.The step by step format is designed to ensure that every owner will understand exactly how their Commodore 64 works. Every feature and program variable is carefully explained with the aid of simple demonstration programs that can be entered in minutes.Whether you are a first time computer user or a serious programmer, if you want to take full advantage of your Commodore 64’s impressive capabilities, then this is the book for you. Acorn Books is proud to present its Retro Reproduction Series, a collection of classic computing works from the 1980s and 90s, lovingly reproduced in the 21st century. From standards of programming reference no self-respecting microcomputer programmer would be without, to obscure works not found in print anywhere else, these modern reprints are perfect for any connoisseur of retro computing.

      Commodore 64 Exposed
    • Focusing on the foundational skills of programming, this collector's hardback edition serves as a nostalgic reference for enthusiasts of the BBC Micro computer. Originally published in 1984, it introduces readers to coding through a modular approach, enabling them to create original games with minimal effort. The book features step-by-step guidance and ready-made procedures, making it accessible for beginners and a valuable resource for retro programming. Part of Acorn Books' Retro Reproduction Series, it celebrates classic computing works from the 1980s and 90s.

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