Would You Buy A Book on the History of the Sega Genesis?

[colicub]

To answer the original question that was asked.....

YES, YES, OH DEAR LORD YES!!!!!

Not that I'm a rabid MD fanboy or anything.

[nate1749]

The publisher will set that price depending on market factors. The author has little say about it!

One thing he could do is sell it independently, then he could set the price and keep more profits for himself.

I always encourage this, as it is hard to get published.

It's even harder to get published, make money, and actually sell your book!

Wouldn't selling it electronically in a PDF by himself avoid all that nonsense? I think the niche is so small for something like this that a pdf would probably be the best (financially) and easiest solution.

So when's it coming out and what's your url? =)

Nate

[rolenta]

The only problem with PDF's is that there is no way he could keep people from copying it. But of course us videogame fans are honest people so there's really no danger of releasing this to us.

[108Stars]

Well, I think I would buy it.
But even if you can´t get many informations first-hand, I think it is absolutely essential that you put as much known info about the European and japanese market and history inside. I know there are not many European MD-developers, but you could try Factor-5, they are still around.
Really, if it´s to focused on the US-market only it would feel incomplete and less interesting.
Also you should mention the Mega Drive´s ongoing life an Brazil and through pirate-software; it is an important matter too imho.

I trust you to get all important info together!

I´d buy it, but not as PDF. Reading books on your screen sucks imho.

[Push Upstairs]

I was hoping that a book on the history would include Europe, Japan, and Brazil.
It would be interesting to hear about how things were besides the US.

And welcome fellow Sega-16 member!

[108Stars]

I was hoping that a book on the history would include Europe, Japan, and Brazil.
It would be interesting to hear about how things were besides the US.

And welcome fellow Sega-16 member!

What are you called on Sega-16? Tell me! NOW!!!

[neogamer]

The only problem with PDF's is that there is no way he could keep people from copying it. But of course us videogame fans are honest people so there's really no danger of releasing this to us.

There's your answer!

Answered before I could even get to it.

Any questions?

I do assume he(the author) wants to get PAID and acknowledged for his work! I am correct, I hope...

but you would have to ask him!

[Rob2600]

The only problem with PDF's is that there is no way he could keep people from copying it. But of course us videogame fans are honest people so there's really no danger of releasing this to us.

You're right, copying and selling hundreds of PlayStation, PlayStation 2, and Dreamcast games is honest. :)

[neogamer]

You're right, copying and selling hundreds of PlayStation, PlayStation 2, and Dreamcast games is honest. :)

Couldn't agree more!

I have a friend who loves emulators.

I am luckily a collector, so I won't touch them. He thinks I'm nuts. I think he's nuts for not wanting to have at the very least, the legal rights to own the originals.

[Push Upstairs]

What are you called on Sega-16? Tell me! NOW!!!

Dark & Long.

I've mentioned numerous times (OK twice) that I go by this name over here on DP

[108Stars]

Old Dark & Long!
Let me tell you, I love your avatar here!

[Push Upstairs]

It's well liked in these parts.

[colicub]

I think it is absolutely essential that you put as much known info about the European and japanese market and history inside. I know there are not many European MD-developers, but you could try Factor-5, they are still around.

I'm pretty sure Codemasters are still around. I remember the trouble they got into with Sega for making their own cartridges, and how they almost got locked out of the official distribution channels. Also, they were responsible for the most awesome cartridges ever, the almighty J-Carts!

There was also Core Design, who did games such as Chuck Rock. I think they're still around.

[Rob2600]

I'm pretty sure Codemasters are still around. ... they were responsible for the most awesome cartridges ever, the almighty J-Carts!

I hadn't heard of J-Carts before, so I just looked it up:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J-Cart

It's a pretty clever idea, having a multi-player adapter built into the cartridge. How much did those games cost?

[colicub]

They were priced the same as normal carts, and none of them are that hard to find. They're worth collecting, there's only six of them!

[Nebagram]

J-Carts were absolutely fantastic, especially on Micro Machines 2, where they had a 'split the pad in two' option meaning certain tracks you could have eight player races. :-D Happy days...

And yeah, the living legends that are Codemasters are still very much alive and kicking. :-)

[roryjr]

I'd definately buy it. I still have a Genesis. I had the Sega CD and 32X at one time. LOVED Eternal Champions on SCD.

[Matt-El]

This popped back into my memory recently and decided to bump it up. Did anything happen with this book concept?

[Vectorman0]

Dark & Long.

I've mentioned numerous times (OK twice) that I go by this name over here on DP

I always wondered if you were a fan of Underworld, and now I know. :-)

[Steven]

This popped back into my memory recently and decided to bump it up. Did anything happen with this book concept?


Yes, most likely because of the PSX book thread, and Rob's recent publishing of MEMOIRS OF A VIRTUAL CAVEMAN.

http://www.lulu.com/content/1197308 (copies of MOAVC can be ordered there). Yes, video game books seem to be picking up in popularity. I'd love to do one or contribute to one myself, but I'll just stick to my site for now.

[Coldguy]

Yes, Yes I would.

[swlovinist]

Hell yes I would buy it. A huge Sega fan here, and down to just one stinking box for a boxed US Genesis set. Next collection: Dreamcast. A book on the history of one system is not Fanboyism. The Genesis was huge impact on the gaming industry. There is enough content there to probably fill three books! Sign me up.

[Poofta!]

i would. sell me one in color, ill pay the extra dinero. love books like this...

[Dire 51]

I'd like to restate my interest in a Genesis book, and I'd also like to offer any assistance in getting it out there. :)

[Melf]

I'm still thinking about it, though by now I have enough information for a pretty good sized book (about 200 pages). My main concern is how to go about getting it published.

[jedimind7]

Without a doubt I would buy one.

[8bitnintendogames]

The book sounds sweet, let us know when it is available.

[Push Upstairs]

I'd still buy one.

[guitargary75]

I'd buy one for sure.