Excerpts from "The Spectrum of Adventure" (Part 1) by Thomas A. Christie
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In this section: IntroductionExcerpts from "The Spectrum of Adventure" by Thomas A. ChristieThe Sinclair ZX Spectrum was one of the most popular home computers in British history, selling over five million units in its 1980s heyday.Amongst the thousands of titles released for the Spectrum during its lifetime, the text adventure game was to emerge as one of the most significant genres on the system.Covering 100 games in all, this book celebrates the Spectrum’s thriving interactive fiction scene of the eighties, chronicling the achievements of major publishers as well as independent developers from the machine’s launch in 1982 until the end of the decade in 1989."The Spectrum of Adventure" is Copyright ©2016 Thomas A. Christie, all rights reserved, and is published by Extremis Publishing Ltd.This title is available as a physical book from www.extremispublishing.com and all good online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide.

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London's on Fire - Daisy Chute

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Kastopia - drum solo
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Kastopia - drum solo

KASTOPIA are a Jazz/Funk/Rock fusion band from the south coast of England. Inspired by progressive 80s Jazz fusion, they bridge the gap between crazy improvised solos and tasteful choruses within their original compositions. All members are currently studying at The University of Chichester Music Conservatoire. Guitar – Scott Bentley Keys – Nicholas Twine Bass – Felix Barrett Drums – Will Moore


London's on Fire - Daisy Chute
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London's on Fire - Daisy Chute

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Lockdown Blues, Andy Barr McKay
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