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Core Memory:

A Visual Survey of Vintage Computers
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Chronicle Books, May 10, 2007 - Computers - 160 pages
An unprecedented combination of computer history and striking images, Core Memory reveals modern technology's evolution through the world's most renowned computer collection, the Computer History Museum in the Silicon Valley. Vivid photos capture these historically important machinesincluding the Eniac, Crays 13, Apple I and IIwhile authoritative text profiles each, telling the stories of their innovations and peculiarities. Thirty-five machines are profiled in over 100 extraordinary color photographs, making Core Memory a surprising addition to the library of photography collectors and the ultimate geek-chic gift.
  

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Review: Core Memory: A Visual Survey of Vintage Computers

User Review  - Alex Gawley - Goodreads

Not really for reading, but the most beautiful pictures of vintage computers I have ever seen. So amazing how mechanical the early computers were. All the way up to the 70s. I'm not really into coffee table books, bit I'll flick through this again and again. Read full review

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User Review  - Mykle - Goodreads

I am such a nerd: when I saw the photograph of the TRS-80, the first home computer of my childhood, a tear came to my eye. Actually, this book provokes all sorts of funny feelings for me. The very ... Read full review

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About the author (2007)

Mark Richards's work has been featured in numerous publications. He lives in Mill Valley, California.

John Alderman, author of Sonic Boom, lives in San Francisco.

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