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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NCHANG C Dance Floor Dir by Emile Jones
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NCHANG C Dance Floor Dir by Emile Jones

NCHANG C Dance Floor Dir by Emile Jones

achtungdan and the contraband 1984 Lock Down Lock In
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achtungdan and the contraband 1984 Lock Down Lock In

achtungdan and the contraband 1984 Lock Down Lock In

Breathe - Original Piano Composition
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Breathe - Original Piano Composition

Perhaps the relentless, repetitive melody and rhythms of the hands remind me of a frantic mind and the need to stop and observe when we are quickening our breath, when it is shallow and tight, to then let go and remember to breathe deeply and with ease - Breathe like a tortoise and live for 400 years, maybe

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NCHANG C Dance Floor Dir by Emile Jones
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NCHANG C Dance Floor Dir by Emile Jones

NCHANG C Dance Floor Dir by Emile Jones


achtungdan and the contraband 1984 Lock Down Lock In
04:19
achtungdan and the contraband 1984 Lock Down Lock In

achtungdan and the contraband 1984 Lock Down Lock In


Breathe - Original Piano Composition
05:40
Breathe - Original Piano Composition

Perhaps the relentless, repetitive melody and rhythms of the hands remind me of a frantic mind and the need to stop and observe when we are quickening our breath, when it is shallow and tight, to then let go and remember to breathe deeply and with ease - Breathe like a tortoise and live for 400 years, maybe


Stretch Ballet Music
02:46
Stretch Ballet Music

Composer: Søren Bebe