{"title":"Richard Moss","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Richard Moss collection, where the captivating world of computing and technology comes to life through insightful storytelling and analysis. Richard Moss, a distinguished author and technology enthusiast, is renowned for his ability to chronicle the evolution of computer software and gaming with a rich narrative flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eShareware Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e, a riveting exploration of the grassroots-driven software movement that reshaped the digital landscape. In this book, Moss delves into the fascinating stories of the developers and visionaries who pushed the boundaries of creativity and innovation during the shareware era. His writings not only celebrate the technological advancements of the time but also highlight the human stories behind these digital revolutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for both tech aficionados and curious readers, Richard Moss's works provide a comprehensive look at the digital innovations that have shaped modern technology. His ability to blend technical detail with engaging narratives makes his books a delightful read for anyone interested in the history and development of computing and technology.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shareware-heroes-by-richard-moss-9781800181748","title":"Shareware Heroes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShareware Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive, meticulously researched exploration of an important and too-long overlooked chapter in video game history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShareware Heroes: The renegades who redefined gaming at the dawn of the internet\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers on a journey, from the beginnings of the shareware model in the early 1980s, the origins of the concept, even the name itself, and the rise of shareware's major players - the likes of id Software, Apogee, and Epic MegaGames - through to the significance of shareware for the 'forgotten' systems - the Mac, Atari ST, Amiga - when commercial game publishers turned away from them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book also charts the emergence of commercial shareware distributors like Educorp and the BBS\/newsgroup sharing culture. And it explores how shareware developers plugged gaps in the video gaming market by creating games in niche and neglected genres like vertically-scrolling shoot-'em-ups (e.g. \u003ci\u003eRaptor\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTyrian\u003c\/i\u003e) or racing games (e.g. \u003ci\u003eWacky Wheels\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSkunny Kart\u003c\/i\u003e) or RPGs (\u003ci\u003eGod of Thunder\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRealmz\u003c\/i\u003e), until finally, as the video game market again grew and shifted, and major publishers took control, how the shareware system faded into the background and fell from memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46817009303788,"sku":"9781800181748","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26003363482828.jpg?v=1757871779"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/richard-moss.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}