On 2011-01-26 01:07:14 +0000, limtc said:
Hi, Is there any books that showcase the history of Apple II? I am not referring to old books, but books that we can buy in bookstore that talks about Apple II - history, pictures, etc? I have seen a few books that relate to the Apple computer in general, Mac, arcade games, etc, but I have never seen any books that is dedicated to Apple II. Considered that this is one of the best selling computers at all time, there should be at least one such book.
The best book I've enjoyed in this regard is Apple Design: http://www.amazon.com/Appledesign-Apple-Industrial-Design-Group/dp/1888001259It includes AWESOME photos of conceptual industrial design, and a LOT for the Apple IIc when Frog Design was developing the 'Snow White' style. That work is amazing - lots of tablet looking devices...and this was from 1982-83! There are also some prototype IIGS designs, as well as a design for a revised IIGS (possibly the ROM04?) as well as an Apple II laptop design.
Awesome book, worth every penny. I hope my IIGS visual history will be as good that. I'm still working at it everyone!
- Alex