On the Edge: the Spectacular Rise and Fall of Commodore

Retrofan · 20 November 2010, 02:59

Hi:
Just want to know if there's any place I can read this book:

On the Edge: the Spectacular Rise and Fall of Commodore

without paying $200 for it. I don't understand how it has become so expensive...

desiv · 20 November 2010, 03:37

If this thread is accurate, you can wait for a second printing.
http://www.amiga.org/forums/showthread.php?t=55300

I've heard of supply and demand, but I think that level of price is silly for a book without nekid pictures of Madona.

desiv

Codetapper · 20 November 2010, 03:53

Having read it twice now I can say it's a brilliant book but $200 is a ripoff!

Retrofan · 20 November 2010, 11:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by desiv

If this thread is accurate, you can wait for a second printing.
http://www.amiga.org/forums/showthread.php?t=55300

I've heard of supply and demand, but I think that level of price is silly for a book without nekid pictures of Madona.

desiv

Thanks. What I'm not sure now if they are going to make a second printing, it's a new edition with more contents or it is a complete different book.

I've just found some chapters in pdf here: http://www.retrocomputacion.com/cgi-...=1226970524/23

Perhaps Amigakit could get information, as they were selling his book time ago.

Portugeeza1 · 20 November 2010, 15:27

you can buy or preorder the second edition now http://www.variantpress.com/books/on-the-edge

Retrofan · 20 November 2010, 15:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Portugeeza1

you can buy or preorder the second edition now http://www.variantpress.com/books/on-the-edge

Thank you very much. There all is stated clear:
Second Edition

This is the second edition of the book previously titled, "The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Commodore." This latest edition includes 15 additional interviews, dozens of period photographs, an accurate chronological presentation and more amazing first-hand stories than ever before

I have to see if I can buy from there... No, but I will from Amazon when it'll be available. And there, the old one isn't so expensive, it's only at $170.62

Specksynder · 20 November 2010, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retrofan

And there, the old one isn't so expensive, it's only at $170.62

It's only at $170.62?

Retrofan · 20 November 2010, 22:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zambot_3

It's only at $170.62?

Yes, I'm not sure if buying it or the other with more photos, interviews, etc for $29.95... (signed copies).

wilshy · 22 November 2010, 20:12

You can have mine for $150.

Don't thank me just yet.

Paul_s · 23 November 2010, 08:25

I've sent you a PM as I'm after selling my copy of the 1st edition. I'm not going to be reading it anytime soon! Plus I ain't after $100 + prices for it..

amigakit.com · 07 December 2010, 16:47

We have just added Commodore: A Company On The Edge hard cover book to AmigaKit webstores:

http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/...oducts_id=1010

Retrofan · 10 December 2010, 13:58

This is great. You're always giving a good response and I'm wishing to have that book.

I'll be buying it as soon as I will receive my new credit card, and I want to comment here about the problem I've had today, although I don't know if it's Paypal related or not, and it's off-topic:
The bank has sent me an SMS that I'd been charged 0,01€ and that that seemed an intent of robbery. It seems that it's the method: first you're charged for a very small amount in cents, and later if they are sucessfull, you can have a great charge on your account.

So be careful if you notice such a charge.

Retrofan · 12 December 2010, 19:54

Order placed through Amigakit. I want to see if that book is so good to ask $200 for it...

Paul_s · 12 December 2010, 20:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retrofan

Order placed through Amigakit. I want to see if that book is so good to ask $200 for it...

This 2nd edition doesn't contain the 'Amiga' section as was in the 1st edition though... they are planning the 'Amiga years' into a 3rd edition...

(I'm glad I waited until someone confirmed in another thread)...

Retrofan · 13 December 2010, 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_s

This 2nd edition doesn't contain the 'Amiga' section as was in the 1st edition though... they are planning the 'Amiga years' into a 3rd edition...

(I'm glad I waited until someone confirmed in another thread)...

Yes, if I like it I will buy that 2º part with the Amiga years when it will be for sale, but I want to know the story from the beginning..

Paul_s · 14 December 2010, 09:17

Yeah, the early years are quite an interesting read

I'm surprised the 2nd edition even came out as it kept getting pushed back all the time on Amazon for release.

Retrofan · 21 December 2010, 15:48

@Amigakit have you received the books to dispatch them yet?

FOL · 21 December 2010, 17:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retrofan

@Amigakit have you received the books to dispatch them yet?

Yes, they have been in stock for the last 2 weeks.
We have already allocated one to you, and we were waiting for the accellerators.
Now they have arrived, we can ship it all together.

jabsy · 29 December 2010, 03:11

hey FOL, are you expecting any softcover versions? hardcovers suck to read in bed.

FOL · 29 December 2010, 10:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabsy

hey FOL, are you expecting any softcover versions? hardcovers suck to read in bed.

No.

20 November 2010, 02:59	#1
Retrofan Ruler of the Universe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lanzarote/Spain Posts: 6,189	On the Edge: the Spectacular Rise and Fall of Commodore Hi: Just want to know if there's any place I can read this book: On the Edge: the Spectacular Rise and Fall of Commodore without paying $200 for it. I don't understand how it has become so expensive...

10 December 2010, 13:58	#12
Retrofan Ruler of the Universe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lanzarote/Spain Posts: 6,189	This is great. You're always giving a good response and I'm wishing to have that book. I'll be buying it as soon as I will receive my new credit card, and I want to comment here about the problem I've had today, although I don't know if it's Paypal related or not, and it's off-topic: The bank has sent me an SMS that I'd been charged 0,01€ and that that seemed an intent of robbery. It seems that it's the method: first you're charged for a very small amount in cents, and later if they are sucessfull, you can have a great charge on your account. So be careful if you notice such a charge. Last edited by Retrofan; 10 December 2010 at 15:00.

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20 November 2010, 03:37	#2
desiv Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 1,770	If this thread is accurate, you can wait for a second printing. http://www.amiga.org/forums/showthread.php?t=55300 I've heard of supply and demand, but I think that level of price is silly for a book without nekid pictures of Madona. desiv

20 November 2010, 03:53	#3
Codetapper 2 contact me: email only! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Auckland / New Zealand Posts: 3,182	Having read it twice now I can say it's a brilliant book but $200 is a ripoff!

20 November 2010, 15:27	#5
Portugeeza1 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: London uk Posts: 43	you can buy or preorder the second edition now http://www.variantpress.com/books/on-the-edge

22 November 2010, 20:12	#9
wilshy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SouthEast-ish UK Posts: 372	You can have mine for $150. Don't thank me just yet.

23 November 2010, 08:25	#10
Paul_s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amigaville Age: 46 Posts: 3,336	I've sent you a PM as I'm after selling my copy of the 1st edition. I'm not going to be reading it anytime soon! Plus I ain't after $100 + prices for it..

07 December 2010, 16:47	#11
amigakit.com Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: www.amigakit.com Posts: 2,026	We have just added Commodore: A Company On The Edge hard cover book to AmigaKit webstores: http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/...oducts_id=1010

12 December 2010, 19:54	#13
Retrofan Ruler of the Universe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lanzarote/Spain Posts: 6,189	Order placed through Amigakit. I want to see if that book is so good to ask $200 for it...

14 December 2010, 09:17	#16
Paul_s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amigaville Age: 46 Posts: 3,336	Yeah, the early years are quite an interesting read I'm surprised the 2nd edition even came out as it kept getting pushed back all the time on Amazon for release.

21 December 2010, 15:48	#17
Retrofan Ruler of the Universe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lanzarote/Spain Posts: 6,189	@Amigakit have you received the books to dispatch them yet?

29 December 2010, 03:11	#19
jabsy Yeah Hup! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Australia Age: 54 Posts: 345	hey FOL, are you expecting any softcover versions? hardcovers suck to read in bed.

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