Maher, Jimmy
The Future Was Here: The Commodore Amiga (Platform Studies)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262535694
- author:
- Maher, Jimmy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 344
- Dimensions:
- 22.61 x 15.24 x 2.79 centimetres
- Genre:
- Computers, Entertainment & Games, Nonfiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Commodore Amiga 1000 was a groundbreaking personal computer that defied categorization. It was neither a child's toy nor a beige business machine, but a multimedia powerhouse that combined stunning visuals, professional-grade audio, and powerful processing capabilities. In "The Future Was Here", Jimmy Maher explores the Amiga's remarkable history and technological innovations, revealing how this platform laid the seeds for the digital media revolution of the 21st century. Maher examines the Amiga's various facets, from its artistic and creative applications to its technical and commercial successes. He delves into the world of Deluxe Paint, AmigaOS, and Cinemaware, creating a rich portrait of the platform and its communities of practice. While the Amiga was not without its flaws, Maher's in-depth analysis sheds new light on its enduring legacy. This book is a fascinating exploration of a pivotal moment in computing history, one that continues to inspire and inform the digital media landscape today.
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