The Amiga Book - Page 4

DDNI · 09 January 2015, 14:22

looks more book like in the advert than the real photo.

Specksynder · 09 January 2015, 14:29

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Originally Posted by mikey2002kent

Mines arrived though wouldnt call it a book! Just looks like a normal issue of retro gamer lol

Thanks for the info. I think I will pass.

Superman · 09 January 2015, 14:52

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Originally Posted by DDNI

looks more book like in the advert than the real photo.

Its quite deceiving really. The advert makes it look small and thick but in reality its large and no thicker than a regular magazine.

Steve · 09 January 2015, 15:09

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Originally Posted by Superman

Its quite deceiving really. The advert makes it look small and thick but in reality its large and no thicker than a regular magazine.

Great, 12 quid for a sodding magazine. Brilliant.

Neil79 · 09 January 2015, 15:21

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Originally Posted by Steve

Great, 12 quid for a sodding magazine. Brilliant.

I'm considering cancelling my order, had enough now!

Can any one please take some pictures of the book inside?

Superman · 09 January 2015, 15:32

I'll take some snaps give me a few mins

DDNI · 09 January 2015, 15:33

I would be pissed too, if I had got a magazine when I expected a book.
You could probably sell it on to someone who wants a copy though.

Neil79 · 09 January 2015, 15:36

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Originally Posted by Superman

I'll take some snaps give me a few mins

Great thanks

Being truthful, would you say it was worth the money and waiting for delivery?

Mad-Matt · 09 January 2015, 15:42

All their Bookazines have been advertised like that. Surprised nobody has called them out on that yet.

Neil79 · 09 January 2015, 15:44

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Originally Posted by Mad-Matt

All their Bookazines have been advertised like that. Surprised nobody has called them out on that yet.

Or false advertising...

Superman · 09 January 2015, 15:53

Ok some random pics :

As you can see it is no different to probably whats been printed in magazines before now. I'm sure this stuff and more will feature in the Amiga Kickstarter book which will be out soon also (which I am a backer).

I will be keeping my copy though as its still a good read. It all depends on how much of a fan you are as to whether or not you should buy it. Probably a tad overpriced but I guess that reflects the limited print numbers and availability as it seems to be sold out very quickly.

Phantomz · 09 January 2015, 16:24

I'm still waiting for mine so not sure if I'll be disappointed with it, sounds like I will be if its not much bigger than a regular magazine.

The last book I got was " Videogames Hardware Handbook Vol.1 Revised Edition ". I was hoping the Amiga Book would be at least the same size as that.

I'll keep it even if it's the size of a magazine, it's such a shame though as the Amiga deserves a proper decent size book, I'm sure it would have sold well.

I mean the " Commodore Amiga Book: A visual Commpendium " on Kickstarter did really well so there are people who are interested in Amiga Books.

DDNI · 09 January 2015, 16:31

@Phantomz, I backed the Kickstarter book too, so didn't try to get this Retro gamer book.

Neil79 · 09 January 2015, 16:59

Thank you Superman

Predseda · 09 January 2015, 17:27

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Originally Posted by Superman

Ok some random pics :

As you can see it is no different to probably whats been printed in magazines before now. I'm sure this stuff and more will feature in the Amiga Kickstarter book which will be out soon also (which I am a backer).

I will be keeping my copy though as its still a good read. It all depends on how much of a fan you are as to whether or not you should buy it. Probably a tad overpriced but I guess that reflects the limited print numbers and availability as it seems to be sold out very quickly.

Eeerm, well: it is some kind of 'spot the difference' game? This is Retro Gamer issue 39, pages 42-43:

I am now REALLY GLAD I havent ordered so called 'Amiga book'

wanderer · 09 January 2015, 17:53

I've read somewhere recently (in one of the RM latest issues I think) that it includes both older mag content but new, exclusive material as well (was an official statement).

Neil79 · 09 January 2015, 17:58

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Originally Posted by wanderer

I've read somewhere recently (in one of the RM latest issues I think) that it includes both older mag content but new, exclusive material as well (was an official statement).

After this arrival and considering Retro Gamers track record I think I'll just download the PDF's and go through it

jPV · 09 January 2015, 18:06

Well.. I don't have any Retro Gamers issues from the past and never read even in PDF, this book or whatever might still be a good collage and fun to read

Paul_s · 09 January 2015, 18:18

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Originally Posted by Neil79

From what more people have been saying it's just rehashed stuff from other magazines, the usual crap from Retro Gamer

I kept quiet about this (wanted to be proven wrong) but it fully justifies why I cancelled my subscription long ago - lack of research in articles, poor pictures/layout (the 'Beast' section from this new book/magazine in particular looks dreadful with the font they've used). Half arsed job springs to mind.

DDNI · 09 January 2015, 18:20

Due to phone browsing, I missed the pictures earlier.
Thanks for taking them Superman.

Wow, it does seem like a copy and paste job.
Not an issue if you aren't an RG regular though.

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09 January 2015, 14:22	#61
DDNI Targ Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 5,433	looks more book like in the advert than the real photo.

09 January 2015, 15:32	#66
Superman Super Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wakefield Age: 49 Posts: 1,335	I'll take some snaps give me a few mins

09 January 2015, 15:33	#67
DDNI Targ Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 5,433	I would be pissed too, if I had got a magazine when I expected a book. You could probably sell it on to someone who wants a copy though.

09 January 2015, 15:42	#69
Mad-Matt Longplayer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lincoln / UK Age: 45 Posts: 1,863	All their Bookazines have been advertised like that. Surprised nobody has called them out on that yet.

09 January 2015, 15:53	#71
Superman Super Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wakefield Age: 49 Posts: 1,335	Ok some random pics : As you can see it is no different to probably whats been printed in magazines before now. I'm sure this stuff and more will feature in the Amiga Kickstarter book which will be out soon also (which I am a backer). I will be keeping my copy though as its still a good read. It all depends on how much of a fan you are as to whether or not you should buy it. Probably a tad overpriced but I guess that reflects the limited print numbers and availability as it seems to be sold out very quickly.

09 January 2015, 16:24	#72
Phantomz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: UK Age: 51 Posts: 214	I'm still waiting for mine so not sure if I'll be disappointed with it, sounds like I will be if its not much bigger than a regular magazine. The last book I got was " Videogames Hardware Handbook Vol.1 Revised Edition ". I was hoping the Amiga Book would be at least the same size as that. I'll keep it even if it's the size of a magazine, it's such a shame though as the Amiga deserves a proper decent size book, I'm sure it would have sold well. I mean the " Commodore Amiga Book: A visual Commpendium " on Kickstarter did really well so there are people who are interested in Amiga Books.

09 January 2015, 16:31	#73
DDNI Targ Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 5,433	@Phantomz, I backed the Kickstarter book too, so didn't try to get this Retro gamer book.

09 January 2015, 16:59	#74
Neil79 Autistic 'n IRN! Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: - Posts: 2,986	Thank you Superman

09 January 2015, 17:53	#76
wanderer I want an A1000 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Athens Posts: 743	I've read somewhere recently (in one of the RM latest issues I think) that it includes both older mag content but new, exclusive material as well (was an official statement).

09 January 2015, 18:06	#78
jPV Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: RNO Posts: 1,009	Well.. I don't have any Retro Gamers issues from the past and never read even in PDF, this book or whatever might still be a good collage and fun to read

09 January 2015, 18:20	#80
DDNI Targ Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 5,433	Due to phone browsing, I missed the pictures earlier. Thanks for taking them Superman. Wow, it does seem like a copy and paste job. Not an issue if you aren't an RG regular though.

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