Book Description

The follow up to the hugely successful Sinclair ZX81, in fact it was originally named the ZX82, the Sinclair ZX Spectrum was created as a computer for the masses rather than the classes and advertised as the first colour computer that could be purchased for less than £100 (the 16k model anyway). Thanks to its affordable price, wide range of software, easy to learn BASIC programming language and simple set-up, which needed nothing more than a standard TV and regular tape player, the Speccy, as it affectionately became known, went on to become the best selling computer in the United Kingdom and revolutionised the region's games industry. But it didn't just change the history of the industry, it also changed my own life as my first computer and put me on the path that led to me writing this book in the present day! This second edition of A Compendium of ZX Spectrum games now features over 300 game reviews, 3 totally new developer interviews and a fascinating fact filled article on the last computer to carry the iconic Sinclair name. This isn't a list of the best Spectrum games, a list of the worst ones or indeed a complete guide to what's available - it's simply a meandering nostalgia filled journey through the Speccy's 10,000+ games. These range from the earliest titles released at the start of the eighties, to public domain games and even modern homebrews that have been released in more recent years. This is book is a perfect companion to a true British icon!