Excerpts from "The Spectrum of Adventure" (Part 3) by Thomas A. Christie
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In this section: "The Hobbit" by Beam Software for Melbourne House (1982)Excerpts 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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Helen Fospero, voice artist

Helen Fospero, voice artist at http://hobsons-international.com - professional voiceovers and voice over services from Hobsons, voice agent to Helen Fospero.Description: Neutral, Northern, warm, engaging, friendlyAge range: 30s - 40s


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El Tango de Roxanne ( String Quartet ) ft. Buriel

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Megan Linford - Autumn

Single by Megan Linford, inspired by the 'fiery, orange glow' of the Autumn months approaching. The Video was shot across the two locations the song was written, the video sees Megan calling for the Autumn rain and its fruitful Harvest. A time when the air gets colder, the skies get darker and the rain pours down in abundance.Thanks to Gabe and Tom for use of their Strawberry Farm. Second location is Rowlands Castle forest. One of Megans favourite places to escape.Video shot and Edited by Tony PalmerTrack Produced and Mixed by Nicholas Bowen at Quay West StudiosWritten by Megan Linford and Jack Beech