Commodore VIC-20 Books

The following is a list of Commodore VIC-20 Books in the Centre for Computing History collection. It is not an exhaustive list of and other books may have been published. If you have a book that you would like to donate to our collection, please view our donations page.

There are 4 Commodore VIC-20 Books in our collection :

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Date: 1983 The VIC 20 Games Book

Can you beat the VIC 20 at its own games?

There is something for every member of the family in this book of twenty-one fascinating games. The have all been written to exploit in full the excellent graphics and sound capabilities of the VIC 20, and are fully tested and crash-proofed.

The very youngest of the family will enjoy the race to build the Sandcastle before the tide washes it away, while Black Hole presents a fast-moving challenge to those of any age. There are games such as Snipers and Minefield, loaded with the excitement of zapping the enemy, and games of strategy for the more reflective. Tightrope tests the powers of coordination of the individual while Rail Runner and Spellbound provide fun and entertainment.

The book includes an updated version of the traditional game of Nine Men Morrisas well as many entirely new games. In Breakaway, you begin by beating the computer easily, but it learns from its mistakes and becomes harder and harder to beat!

Each program is accompanied by instructions telling you how to play the same, and often some tips on winning tactics. The way each program works is also explained in detail. Hints are also given on how to adapt the game to suit your own ideas wherever possible.

Publisher: Granada Publishing
Author: Owen Bishop (in collaboration with Audrey Bishop)

Date: 1983 The VIC-20 for Children

From the blurb:

This book is aimed at the younger user, perhaps working with their parents to explore what computing is all about. Now that microcomputers are finding their way into schools, parents should also find that this book - with a VIC-20 - will also provide valuable out of school education.

Publisher: Sigma Technical Press
Author: Tony Noble

Date: August 1983 VIC 20 Exposed

Now you can understand all the mysteries of your VIC 20, without having to struggle through its complex user's guide.

VIC 20 Exposed gives an in-depth explanation of the entire VIC 20 system in a clear and easy to follow manner. With this book, every VIC 20 owner will be able to understand how this versatile home computer actually works.

Every function and programming variable is carefully explained, and with the aid of the many demonstration programs, this book will teach you how totake full advantage of all the VIC 20's impressive capabilities. You'll soon be achieving effects more spectacular than you believed possible from a standard VIC 20.

VIC 20 Exposed even contains a special section that gives an excellent insight into every aspect of the VIC 20's hardware operation.

Because this book is designed to take you through the VIC 20's entire operation from beginning to end, VIC 20 Exposed is an essential aid to every VIC 20 owner, from first time computer users right up to the serious programmer.

Publisher: Melbourne House
Author: Dr. Ian Logan, Lee De Forest, Peter Falconer