{"title":"Merritt K","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the inventive mind of Merritt K, an author whose works take you on a fascinating journey through the realms of Science \u0026amp; Nature. With an engaging style and a keen eye for detail, Merritt K brings unique perspectives to the world of literature, making their collection a must-read for enthusiasts and curious minds alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne standout title in this collection is \u003cem\u003eLAN Party\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that exemplifies Merritt K’s ability to blend scientific concepts with nature’s wonders in an engaging narrative. Each book in this category not only informs but also intrigues, encouraging readers to delve deeper into the intricacies of our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those who have a penchant for exploration and innovation, Merritt K’s writings offer both educational insights and delightful storytelling. Embrace the opportunity to expand your understanding of the universe with this captivating collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lan-party-by-merritt-k-9780500026953","title":"LAN Party","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA loving photographic celebration of the energy-drink-fuelled, furniture-rearranging, multiplayer gaming trend and its nocturnal participants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore high-speed internet connections and online servers, playing a multiplayer PC game meant hauling your bulky monitors and towers to a friend's place, convention centre or church basement for a LAN (local area network) party. These sweaty, junk-food-enriched glory days represented the origins of real community spirit in computer gaming's early days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany LAN party attendees were early adopters of new tech, so digital cameras abounded at these events. The photos produced by these devices were often low-resolution, blurry and badly lit. In their imperfections and limitations, they represent the messy, ad-hoc approach to computing typical of the LAN party - network cables snaking across recreation centre floors, a monitor perched on a kitchen counter, burned CD copies of games labelled in marker pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to documenting the nostalgic era of LAN parties, the photographs in \u003cem\u003eLAN Party\u003c\/em\u003e are unique artefacts of a peculiar cultural and technological moment, when gaming was tipping over from niche hobby to mainstream obsession. This is the first full-size photobook on this beloved subculture, one that existed before the internet took shape and we started carrying it around with us in our pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854633717996,"sku":"9780500026953","price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e412c310ed2596836bf3f6c33f0a828d.jpg?v=1759267211"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/merritt-k.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}