TRS-80 Books

The following is a list of TRS-80 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 48 TRS-80 Books in our collection :
Order By : Title - Release Date - Publisher
TRS-80 Disk and Other Mysteries Date: June 1979 TRS-80 Disk and Other Mysteries

TRS-80 Disk and Other Mysteries
by Harvard C. Pennington

ISBN: 0936200006
Format: Paperback
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Blue Cat (June 1979)
Language: English


Author: Harvard C. Pennington

Machine Language Programming from the Ground Up Plus The Secrets of ROM and RAM Date: 1980 Machine Language Programming from the Ground Up Plus The Secrets of ROM and RAM

First edition, first printing

Publisher: A. J. Harding
Author: Hubert S. Howe Jr

TRS-80 Graphics for the Model I and Model III Date: April 1982 TRS-80 Graphics for the Model I and Model III

Catalogue Number 62-2087
From basic displays and business charts to animated figures and high-resolution printer graphics, this comprehensive new guide explains how to put your design onto the video display screen of a Radio Shack TRS-80 microcomputer.

Publisher: BYTE Publications
Author: David A. Kater, Susan J. Thomas

The TRS-80 Model 100 Portable Computer Date: 1983 The TRS-80 Model 100 Portable Computer

A complete setp-by-step learners manual.

Publisher: Compusoft Publishing
Author: David A. Lien

Learning Level II Date: 1979 Learning Level II

Learning TRS-80 Level II BASIC

Review from Practical Computing, September 1980: "Learning Level II is a teaching manual for Tandy TRS-80 Level II Basic. If you have just upgraded a Level I TRS-80 to Level II and you learned about Level I from the Level I users' manual and thought it excellent, this book is for you. David Lien is the author of the Level I manual, which Tandy supply with the TRS-80 model I systems, and Learning Level II continues in the same style. ...The main part of the text is a well-thought-out introduction to the new features of Level II Basic, with plenty of description and examples. In addition to the description of Basic commands and statements, there is plenty of practical detail, covering the expansion interface, dual cassette systems, conversion of programs and data tapes from Level I to Level II, and various dire warnings about system design faults."

Publisher: Compusoft Publishing
Author: David A. Lien

TRS-80 Hacker's Handbook Date: August 1984 TRS-80 Hacker's Handbook

For Tandy Models I and III, the PMC80, System 80 and Video Genie

First edition, first printing

Publisher: Computerease
Author: Kevin O'Hare

The Creative TRS-80 Date: 1983 The Creative TRS-80

As a compendium of articles, columns, reviews and tutorials written by leading TRS-80 programmers and reviewers, The Creative TRS-80 is a valuable reference guide for every TRS-80 owner.

Publisher: Creative Computing Press

TRS-80 Programs Date: 1980 TRS-80 Programs

32 BASIC programs for the TR-80 (Level II) computer. Fully documented ready to run programs.

Publisher: dilithium Press
Author: Tom Rugg and Phil Feldman

The Programmer's Guide to LDOS/TRSDOS Version 6 Date: 1983 The Programmer's Guide to LDOS/TRSDOS Version 6

Publisher: DiskCount Data
Author: Roy Soltoff

Programs for Beginners on the TRS-80 Date: 1981 Programs for Beginners on the TRS-80

"Here's a valuable book of practical and interesting programs for home use that can be understood and used immediately by the beginner in personal computer programming. You'll learn step-by-step how 21 sample TRS-80 programs work. Program techniques are described line-by-line within the programs, and a unique Matri-Dex matrix index will enable you to locate other programs using the same BASIC commands and statements. Each program includes a detailed description, a complete listing, an explanation of what the program does, and instructions for modification."

Publisher: Hayden Book Co.
Author: Fred Blechman

Clean Slate Word Processing for the TRS-80 Date: 1983 Clean Slate Word Processing for the TRS-80

Word processing is the art of taking shortcuts. You can learn this art with the information presented in this book. It features two parts - the first for the user, the second for the programmer.

For the user it:

For the programmer it:

Publisher: Howard W. Sams & Co., Inc
Author: Henry Melton

Machine Language Disk I/O and Other Mysteries Date: June 1983 Machine Language Disk I/O and Other Mysteries

"for the TRS-80 models I and III"

First edition, second printing

TRS-80 Information Series - Volume V

Publisher: IJG Inc
Author: Michael J. Wagner

TRSDOS 2.3 Decoded & Other Mysteries Date: 1982 TRSDOS 2.3 Decoded & Other Mysteries

TRS-80 Information Series, Volume VI

Publisher: IJG Inc
Author: James Lee Farrow

The Custom TRS-80 and Other Mysteries Date: 1982 The Custom TRS-80 and Other Mysteries


Publisher: IJG Inc

How to Do It on the TRS-80 Date: April 1983 How to Do It on the TRS-80

For the Model I, II, III, Color Computer, and Model 100

Publisher: IJG Inc.
Author: William Barden, Jr

The B00K: Accessing the TRS-80 ROM Date: November 1980 The B00K: Accessing the TRS-80 ROM

Volume I: Math

Publisher: Insiders Software Consultants
Author: Raymond E. Daly IV, Stephen C. Hill, Roy Soltoff, Thomas B. Stibolt Jr., Richard P. Wilkes

Advanced TRS-80 Level II BASIC: a learning guide Date: 1981 Advanced TRS-80 Level II BASIC: a learning guide

"Learn to use advanced programming techniques on your TRS-80 computer!"

More TRS-80 BASIC

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Author: Don Inman, Bob Albrecht, Ramon Zamora

The Source Volume 3 - The Utilities Date: 1984 The Source Volume 3 - The Utilities

This is volume 3 of 3 in the set of commented source code listings for LS-DOS/TRSDOS 6.2, as assembled for the TRS-80 Model 4/4P computer. This volume contains the utility programs, the standard drivers and filters, and the drive setup programs.

Publisher: Logical Systems inc
Author: Logical Systems Inc

The Source Volume 2 - The Libraries Date: 1984 The Source Volume 2 - The Libraries

This is volume 2 of 3 in the set of commented source code listings for LS-DOS/TRSDOS 6.2, as assembled for the TRS-80 Model 4/4P computer. This volume contains the Library commands found in SYS6/SYS, SYS7/7, and SYS8/SYS.

Publisher: Logical Systems inc
Author: Logical Systems Inc

The Source Volume 1 - The System Date: 1984 The Source Volume 1 - The System

This is volume 1 of 3 in the set of commented source code listings for LS-DOS/TRSDOS 6.2, as assembled for the TRS-80 Model 4/4P computer. This volume contains the resident part of the operating system as well as the pieces loaded as overlays. The resident portion of the DOS is contained in the files BOOT/SYS (Lowcore) and SYS0/SYS (Sysres). The overlays are files SYS1 through SYS13, excluding the three Library modules (SYS6-SYS8).

Publisher: Logical Systems inc
Author: Logical Systems Inc

Introduction to TRS-80 Level II Basic and Computer Programming Date: Introduction to TRS-80 Level II Basic and Computer Programming

From the blurb:

This is an easy-to-follow book suitable for a wide variety of readers who are new to computers and computer programming. It is ideal for the beginner who wants to learn about computers without wishing to become an expert. Dr. Zabinski's INTRODUCTION TO TRS-80 LEVEL II BASIC AND COMPUTER PROGRAMMING shows how to use the TRS-80 computer for a wide range of exciting applications such as checkbook balancing, computer graphics, multiplication tables, magic squares and video games.

Publisher: Prentice-Hall
Author: Michael P. Zabinski

TRS-80 Color Computer Programs Date: 1982 TRS-80 Color Computer Programs

Contents

  1. Applications Programs
  2. Educational Programs
  3. Game Programs
  4. Graphics Display Programs
  5. Mathematics Programs
  6. Miscellaneous Programs

Appendix - Memory Usage

Publisher: Radio Shack
Author: Tom Rugg, Phil Feldman

BASIC Faster and Better & Other Mysteries Date: 1981 BASIC Faster and Better & Other Mysteries

BASIC Faster and Better and Other Mysteries. Written using the TRS-80.

Publisher: Radio Shack
Author: Lewis Rosenfelder

Programming Techniques for Level II BASIC Date: 1981 Programming Techniques for Level II BASIC

First edition, second printing. 

"This book is meant to be a 'cookbook' of Level II BASIC routines for the Radio Shack TRS-80 Model I Computer."

Publisher: Radio Shack
Author: William Barden, Jr

Computer Games for Business, School and Home, for TRS-80 Level II BASIC Date: 1980 Computer Games for Business, School and Home, for TRS-80 Level II BASIC

From the blurb:

'An exciting and challenging collection of games designed especially for your TRS-80 microcomputer!  Nahigian and Hodges have provided complete programs for a wide variety of highly entertaining games, from the traditional to the new and unusual...Each game is written in BASIC programming language for use with your Level II TRS-80 computer.' 

Publisher: Radio Shack
Author: J. Victor Nahigian, William S. Hodges

TRS-80 Graphics (Robertson and Grillo) Date: 1981 TRS-80 Graphics (Robertson and Grillo)

From the preface:

'The purpose of this book is to explore the computer's special abilities to produce graphic displays.  The book is geared toward one microcomputer, the Radio Shack TRS-80, and one computer language, BASIC.  However, due to the generalized nature of the discussion, we feel that the techniques employed in the many sample programs can be adapted to other hardware and other languages.'

Publisher: Radio Shack
Author: J.D. Robertston, John P. Grillo

TRS-80 Assembly Language Programming Date: 1979 TRS-80 Assembly Language Programming

Publisher: Radio Shack
Author: William Barden Jr

More TRS-80 Assembly Language Programming Date: 1982 More TRS-80 Assembly Language Programming

1st ed edition (1982)
Language English

Publisher: Radio Shack
Author: William T. Barden

Radio Shack PC-4 Programming Guide Date: Radio Shack PC-4 Programming Guide

Introduction to computing with TRS-80 Pocket Computer Model PC-4, including step-by-step instructions and programs for statistics, games, finance and more!
Cat. No. 26-3650

Publisher: Radio Shack
Author: Radio Shack

Getting Started with Color BASIC Date: 1981 Getting Started with Color BASIC

In this book, you'll learn how to talk to your Computer. That's all programming is, by the way. Once you learn how to communicate, you'll be able to get your Computer to do whatever you tell it. (well almost).

The Computer understands a language called COLOR BASIC. COLOR BASIC is form of BASIC - Beginners All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code. There are lots of computer languages. COLOR BASIC just happens to be the language your Computer understands.

We'll introduce BASIC words in the order that it's easiest to learn them. When you get mid-way in the book, you might forget what one of the words means. If this happens, simply look up the word in the back of the book or use your "Quick Reference Card" to find its meaning.

Publisher: Radio Shack

Going Ahead with Extended Color BASIC Date: 1981 Going Ahead with Extended Color BASIC

Publisher: Radio Shack

TRS-80 Computer Reference Handbook Date: 1985 TRS-80 Computer Reference Handbook

TRS-80 Pocket BASIC Handbook

Publisher: Radio Shack Tandy
Author: William Barden Jr

BASIC Conversion handbook Date: 1981 BASIC Conversion handbook

The BASIC Conversions Handbook for APPLE, TRS-80, and PET Users

Publisher: Radio Shack Tandy
Author: David A. Brain, Philip R. Oviatt, Paul J. A. Paquin, Chandler D. Stone, Jr.

Using The TRS-80 In Your Home Date: 1980 Using The TRS-80 In Your Home

Basic Computer Programs
for 16K Level II TRS-80 Model I

Cat. No. 62-2069

Publisher: Radio Shack Tandy
Author: Charlrs D. Sternberg

TRS80 Color Computer Assembly Language Programming Date: 1983 TRS80 Color Computer Assembly Language Programming

No ISBN
"The Color Computer is an exceptionally good machine on which to learn assembly language. For one thing, it uses a 6809 microprocessor. The 6809 is a relatively new microprocessor with a powerful instruction set and addressing modes....We'll take you from the ground up (though some knowledge of BASIC is a definite help)."

Publisher: Tandy
Author: William Barden Jr

Color Computer Graphics Date: 1982 Color Computer Graphics

No ISBN

"Want to use your Color Computer to draw a 'pie chart'? How about constructing a chessboard with all chess pieces represented in four colors? Interested in doing a precise plot of a mathematical function? How about animating figures in your Space War game? The Color Computer can easily do all of these things with its built in graphics capability."

Publisher: Tandy
Author: William Barden Jr

TRS-80 ROM Routines Documented Date: 1983 TRS-80 ROM Routines Documented

Details of ROM routines with explanations.

Publisher: The Alternate Source
Author: Jack Decker

A Computer Adventure Game: Island of Secrets Date: 1984 A Computer Adventure Game: Island of Secrets

This book contains an exciting adventure program for you to type into your computer. As you play the game on the computer, the imaginary world of the game is vividly recreated in colourful pictures in the book and you can find clues hidden in the pictures to help you.
An adventure game takes you into a different world where you have to pit your wits against magical forces, evil creatures and powerful tyrants. The books give thorough instructions on how to play and hints on what to do if you get stuck.
The programs are written in a standard BASIC and there are conversions listed to make them suitable for the Commodore 64, expanded VIC 20, TRS-80 Colour Computer (32K), Apple II, BBC (32K), Electron and 48K Spectrum.

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Author: Jenny Tyler, Les Howarth

Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 Volume 1 Date: April 1981 Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 Volume 1

A library of useful information for your TRS-80.

"The real value of your computer lies in your ability to use it. The capabilities of the TRS-80 are incredible if you have the information which will help you get the most from it. Little of this information is available in your instruction books.

The Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 will teach you how to get the most from your computer. In addition to a wealth off programs which are ready for you to use, reviews of accessories and commercially available programs, you will also learn how to write your own programs or even modify commercial programs for your own specific use.

The Encyclopedia is packed with practical information, written and edited for the average TRS-80 owner, not the computer scientist. You will find it interesting and valuable." Wayne Green, Publisher

Publisher: Wayne Green

Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 Volume 2 Date: September 1981 Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 Volume 2

A library of useful information for your TRS-80.

"The real value of your computer lies in your ability to use it. The capabilities of the TRS-80 are incredible if you have the information which will help you get the most from it. Little of this information is available in your instruction books.

The Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 will teach you how to get the most from your computer. In addition to a wealth off programs which are ready for you to use, reviews of accessories and commercially available programs, you will also learn how to write your own programs or even modify commercial programs for your own specific use.

The Encyclopedia is packed with practical information, written and edited for the average TRS-80 owner, not the computer scientist. You will find it interesting and valuable." Wayne Green, Publisher

Publisher: Wayne Green

Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 Volume 3 Date: October 1981 Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 Volume 3

A library of useful information for your TRS-80.

"The real value of your computer lies in your ability to use it. The capabilities of the TRS-80 are incredible if you have the information which will help you get the most from it. Little of this information is available in your instruction books.

The Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 will teach you how to get the most from your computer. In addition to a wealth off programs which are ready for you to use, reviews of accessories and commercially available programs, you will also learn how to write your own programs or even modify commercial programs for your own specific use.

The Encyclopedia is packed with practical information, written and edited for the average TRS-80 owner, not the computer scientist. You will find it interesting and valuable." Wayne Green, Publisher

Publisher: Wayne Green

Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 Volume 4 Date: December 1981 Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 Volume 4

A library of useful information for your TRS-80.

"The real value of your computer lies in your ability to use it. The capabilities of the TRS-80 are incredible if you have the information which will help you get the most from it. Little of this information is available in your instruction books.

The Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 will teach you how to get the most from your computer. In addition to a wealth off programs which are ready for you to use, reviews of accessories and commercially available programs, you will also learn how to write your own programs or even modify commercial programs for your own specific use.

The Encyclopedia is packed with practical information, written and edited for the average TRS-80 owner, not the computer scientist. You will find it interesting and valuable." Wayne Green, Publisher

Publisher: Wayne Green

Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 Volume 5 Date: January 1982 Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 Volume 5

A library of useful information for your TRS-80.

"The real value of your computer lies in your ability to use it. The capabilities of the TRS-80 are incredible if you have the information which will help you get the most from it. Little of this information is available in your instruction books.

The Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 will teach you how to get the most from your computer. In addition to a wealth off programs which are ready for you to use, reviews of accessories and commercially available programs, you will also learn how to write your own programs or even modify commercial programs for your own specific use.

The Encyclopedia is packed with practical information, written and edited for the average TRS-80 owner, not the computer scientist. You will find it interesting and valuable." Wayne Green, Publisher

Publisher: Wayne Green

Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 Volume 6 Date: February 1982 Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 Volume 6

A library of useful information for your TRS-80.

"The real value of your computer lies in your ability to use it. The capabilities of the TRS-80 are incredible if you have the information which will help you get the most from it. Little of this information is available in your instruction books.

The Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 will teach you how to get the most from your computer. In addition to a wealth off programs which are ready for you to use, reviews of accessories and commercially available programs, you will also learn how to write your own programs or even modify commercial programs for your own specific use.

The Encyclopedia is packed with practical information, written and edited for the average TRS-80 owner, not the computer scientist. You will find it interesting and valuable." Wayne Green, Publisher

Publisher: Wayne Green
Author: Margaret Baker, Gary Ciocci, Linda Drew, Tom Villeneuve, Bob Villeneuve, Sandra Dukette, Karen Stewart

Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 Volume 7 Date: 1982 Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 Volume 7

A library of useful information for your TRS-80.

"The real value of your computer lies in your ability to use it. The capabilities of the TRS-80 are incredible if you have the information which will help you get the most from it. Little of this information is available in your instruction books.

The Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 will teach you how to get the most from your computer. In addition to a wealth off programs which are ready for you to use, reviews of accessories and commercially available programs, you will also learn how to write your own programs or even modify commercial programs for your own specific use.

The Encyclopedia is packed with practical information, written and edited for the average TRS-80 owner, not the computer scientist. You will find it interesting and valuable." Wayne Green, Publisher

Publisher: Wayne Green
Author: Margaret Baker, Gary Ciocci, Linda Drew, Tom Villeneuve, Bob Villeneuve, Sandra Dukette, Karen Stewart

Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 Volume 8 Date: May 1982 Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 Volume 8

A library of useful information for your TRS-80.

"The real value of your computer lies in your ability to use it. The capabilities of the TRS-80 are incredible if you have the information which will help you get the most from it. Little of this information is available in your instruction books.

The Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 will teach you how to get the most from your computer. In addition to a wealth off programs which are ready for you to use, reviews of accessories and commercially available programs, you will also learn how to write your own programs or even modify commercial programs for your own specific use.

The Encyclopedia is packed with practical information, written and edited for the average TRS-80 owner, not the computer scientist. You will find it interesting and valuable." Wayne Green, Publisher

Publisher: Wayne Green
Author: Margaret Baker, Gary Ciocci, Linda Drew, Tom Villeneuve, Bob Villeneuve, John Schweigert, Sandra Dukette, Karen Stewart

Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 Volume 9 Date: 1982 Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 Volume 9

A library of useful information for your TRS-80.

"The real value of your computer lies in your ability to use it. The capabilities of the TRS-80 are incredible if you have the information which will help you get the most from it. Little of this information is available in your instruction books.

The Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 will teach you how to get the most from your computer. In addition to a wealth off programs which are ready for you to use, reviews of accessories and commercially available programs, you will also learn how to write your own programs or even modify commercial programs for your own specific use.

The Encyclopedia is packed with practical information, written and edited for the average TRS-80 owner, not the computer scientist. You will find it interesting and valuable." Wayne Green, Publisher

Publisher: Wayne Green
Author: Margaret Baker, Gary Ciocci, Linda Drew, Tom Villeneuve, Bob Villeneuve, John Schweigert, Sandra Dukette, Elizabeth Libby, Karen Stewart

Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 Volume 10 Date: September 1982 Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 Volume 10

A library of useful information for your TRS-80.

"The real value of your computer lies in your ability to use it. The capabilities of the TRS-80 are incredible if you have the information which will help you get the most from it. Little of this information is available in your instruction books.

The Encyclopedia for the TRS-80 will teach you how to get the most from your computer. In addition to a wealth off programs which are ready for you to use, reviews of accessories and commercially available programs, you will also learn how to write your own programs or even modify commercial programs for your own specific use.

The Encyclopedia is packed with practical information, written and edited for the average TRS-80 owner, not the computer scientist. You will find it interesting and valuable." Wayne Green, Publisher

Publisher: Wayne Green
Author: Margaret Baker, Gary Ciocci, Linda Drew, Tom Villeneuve, Bob Villeneuve, Sandra Dukette, Elizabeth Libby, Karen Stewart

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