Atari I/O Interviews _Art of Atari_ Author Tim Lapetino

[Ballblaɀer]

With the Art of Atari book release now right around the corner (tomorrow!) I'm pleased to present an interview that I did with the book's author, Tim Lapetino, on behalf of the site.  Huge thanks to Tim for his participation and his willingness to give thorough and informative answers.  We hope to have Tim join us for a Wednesday night chat in the near future -- stay tuned for details on that.

 

I'm now watching my post office box like a hawk for my copy of the book!  I intend to post a review once I've had the chance to read it cover to cover -- I don't imagine it will take me long, as this has been circled on my calendar for months. 

 

Looking forward to hearing everyone's thoughts about Art of Atari!

[RickR]

They had the book for sale at PRGE, and the authors were there to sign.  The issue for me was that they had sold out the standard version ($30), and the deluxe version was $80.  I'm a cheap SOB, we all know that.  I couldn't justify that higher price with 1 kid in college and another on the way next year. 

 

I will tell you that the book looks absolutely stunningly awesome.  So much better than I imagined.  For those that bought it, I can promise you are going to love it.  Trust me on this.  I agonized about buying the deluxe version.  I do feel thankful that they let me thumb through it. 

 

I also had the opportunity at PRGE to purchase an Intellivision flash cart that looked awesome.  But it was $120.  Well worth it...but did I mention that I'm a cheap SOB?  I thought very hard about this one too, but imagined my wife with her hands on her hips making angry eyes....I had to leave it. 

[chas10e]

With the Art of Atari book release now right around the corner (tomorrow!) I'm pleased to present an interview that I did with the book's author, Tim Lapetino, on behalf of the site.  Huge thanks to Tim for his participation and his willingness to give thorough and informative answers.  We hope to have Tim join us for a Wednesday night chat in the near future -- stay tuned for details on that.

 

I'm now watching my post office box like a hawk for my copy of the book!  I intend to post a review once I've had the chance to read it cover to cover -- I don't imagine it will take me long, as this has been circled on my calendar for months. 

 

Looking forward to hearing everyone's thoughts about Art of Atari!

I may put it on My Christmas wish list. but honestly I'd prolly just look at the pictures  

 

 

They had the book for sale at PRGE, and the authors were there to sign.  The issue for me was that they had sold out the standard version ($30), and the deluxe version was $80.  I'm a cheap SOB, we all know that.  I couldn't justify that higher price with 1 kid in college and another on the way next year. 

 

I will tell you that the book looks absolutely stunningly awesome.  So much better than I imagined.  For those that bought it, I can promise you are going to love it.  Trust me on this.  I agonized about buying the deluxe version.  I do feel thankful that they let me thumb through it. 

 

I also had the opportunity at PRGE to purchase an Intellivision flash cart that looked awesome.  But it was $120.  Well worth it...but did I mention that I'm a cheap SOB?  I thought very hard about this one too, but imagined my wife with her hands on her hips making angry eyes....I had to leave it. 

[Justin]

Thank you Ballblaɀer! You did an incredible job with this! Your really put so much thought into your interview with Tim Lapetino. Thank you, sincerely, for creating something of such quality and choosing to share it with us.    

 

This is a fantastic interview. I honestly enjoyed reading this and thought that you asked the questions we'd really want to ask. This book is really a compilation of video game archeology with so many stories and lore behind each piece of artwork, and so many questions about what has been left undiscovered. You did such a nice job with this. I think your article looks great on the site. 

 

[StormSurge]

Fantastic!

I pre-ordered this on April 9 & I cannot wait!!!

Thanks for the interview! Great stuff!

[fergojisan]

Looking forward to reading, thanks!

[StormSurge]

And I still think that whoever has the licensing rights to these images needs to sell some posters!

[RickR]

The Art of Atari books are on sale on Amazon today for very nice prices. For me, the regular version is $30 and the deluxe is $78.

[Rowsdower70]

Bravo sir!   Looking forward to getting my hands on a copy.

[DeLorean]

It's cool of Tim Lapetino to talk about the 2700 in the book. There's a new 2700 section on Atari I/O that's about to go full blast. I wonder how much he goes into the 2700 in his book. It's my favorite version of the 2600 I wish they had been sold

[Greyfox]

I myself ordered this in may and got confirmation that it will be shipped early next month so it won't be long before this awesome book is in my hands, will be clearing my calendar when this arrives

[The Professor]

Great article Ballblazer! I shared this with everyone I know!

[Ballblaɀer]

Glad to hear that many of you have enjoyed my interview with Tim -- I was incredibly pleased with how thoroughly and thoughtfully he answered all my questions.  Pretty much every review I've seen so far has indicated that this same thoughtfulness and attention to detail is evident in the quality and presentation of the book itself.

 

Unfortunately I'm still awaiting my copy (AGH, HURRY UP, AMAZON!) but I expect to have it by early next week.

 

Tim has mentioned the possibility of joining us for a Wednesday night chat in the near future -- stay tuned for details!

[MaximumRD]

Great work on the interview Ballblaɀer! Shared on Atariage/ Digital Press / 10 classic gaming themed Facebook groups and my own timeline. 

[Justin]

HAPPY ATARI DAY! Be sure to hop on over and check out The Retroist today, where they're celebrating with a look at the new book Art of Atari and our interview with Author Tim Lapetino: http://www.retroist.com/2016/10/26/celebrate-atari-day-art-of-atari/

 

Here's The Retroist's Vic Sage checking out Art of Atari:

 

[Greyfox]

I'm avoiding all reviews on this until it arrives, I don't want any spoilers in any form, so I've I've put my hands over both my ears and eyes on this..I bet your all wondering how is he typing this message then? I'm using a Cx-10 joystick with my foot to point on the letters..only took 2 hrs to write this message

[RickR]

I'm avoiding all reviews on this until it arrives, I don't want any spoilers in any form, so I've I've put my hands over both my ears and eyes on this..I bet your all wondering how is he typing this message then? I'm using a Cx-10 joystick with my foot to point on the letters..only took 2 hrs to write this message

Try using MindLink.

[Greyfox]

Now you tell me!?!?..sjevsyjsuiksm....doesn't work....

[Greyfox]

That's is so unfair..I hate you!!, I ordered this in June or something and now im being told mine won't arrive till freaking December 2nd, that's outrageous, what the hell are they sending by..pigeon!

 

Imy aware the book is all retro, but wasn't bloody expecting the postage to be retro too..this is definitely a guru meditation

[RickR]

Maybe you ordered the Intellivision Keyboard version. 

[Greyfox]

Tops......

 

I can't understand the UK is 40 min plane flight, they get the book over there on time and living in Ireland appears to be some far away tropical location to where things arrives months later? By the time the book arrives either his second book will be in production or the postman-men will know about the content than I will

 

You guys are living it up over while I play hiding in the closet waiting there like Mike Myers in a boiler suit. Not happy about this..

Edited October 28, 2016 by Greyfox

[Ballblaɀer]

Starting to wish I'd ordered the standard version, as I'm in the same boat as you, Greyfox.  Amazon claims I'll have it on Monday or Tuesday...

 

I guess I'll just read my interview again. 

[StormSurge]

I pre-ordered the standard version on April 9. It still hasn't shipped. I've never had an issue like this with Amazon. 

[StormSurge]

Geez, LD, that's nuts.

 

I haven't reached out to them yet. It says delivery is scheduled between October 31 & November 2. I'm okay with that, I'm just wondering why it's taking them so long to ship them out when it has hit the streets long before those dates.

[Greyfox]

Well I was originally told November 18 and then that mysteriously leap to December 2 so my book is on a banana boat somewhere. Cancelling the order won't make it get here any sooner, I went for regular delivery charges, but didn't think that meant fecking dark ages..