Excerpts from "The Spectrum of Adventure" (Part 4) by Thomas A. Christie

168 votes

In this section: "Lords of Time" by Level 9 Computing (1983)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.

Try This

04:38

Something Better, by Shannon Callihan

Guitar - Curt Henderson, Bass - Sam Fruend, Keys - Marc Payne, Drums - Nate Felty, Guitar and Vocals - Shannon Callihan. Mixed by: Phoebe Seston. Video by: Jethro Gaglione. Recorded at: MTSU Studio A. Song written by: Shannon Callihan & Jeremy Dean.

05:18

Fink - 'Looking Too Closely'

Fink AKA Fin Greenall started out as a dj/producer. This prolific singer/songwriter then worked with huge names like Amy Winehouse, John Legend, Nick Cave and PJ Harvey, gaining awards, and crating a catalogue of work with fellow musicians Tim Thornton and Guy Whittaker. As a solo performer he has moved towards a Blues vibe and 2020 saw the release of his latest projects 'Bloom Innocent - Accoustic' and 'Bloom Innocent - Horizontalism Session.#fink #fingreenall #lookingtooclosely #amywinehouse #johnlegend #nickcave #pjharvey #collaboration #altfolk #indiefolk #blues #dj #producer #jeeni #music #musicians #independent #indiefolkmusic #bluesmusic #guitarmusic #singersongwriter #musicvideo #musicfest #community #talent #unsigned #creatives #fans #superfans

32:27

Burns Night Special: The Extremis Publishing Podcast

Robert Murray, author of "The Spirit of Robbie Burns", drops by for a discussion about Burns Night - the international celebration of the life of Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns, which takes place every 25th January. Literature, haggis, whisky and good humour are all on the agenda as Robbie explores the essential elements behind a great Burns Night event. This podcast is Copyright © Extremis Publishing Ltd., all rights reserved.