"Masters of Doom" from D. Kushner

[4sH]

Did any1 read this book?

How do you feel about the destiny of "the 2 Johns"? I have to admit I was pretty shocked at times (American Mc Gee's juvenile past...)

Since I finished this book, I have a different attitude to playing games from John Romero. I have read about his pst, and, well, it wasn't easy. This book is some kind of "making of" softdisk & id games and showing the human part of "the 2 johns".

Well, I'd love to see your reviews.

[Krado]

quote:Originally posted by 4sH:
Did any1 read this book?

How do you feel about the destiny of "the 2 Johns"? I have to admit I was pretty shocked at times (American Mc Gee's juvenile past...)

Since I finished this book, I have a different attitude to playing games from John Romero. I have read about his pst, and, well, it wasn't easy. This book is some kind of "making of" softdisk & id games and showing the human part of "the 2 johns".

Well, I'd love to see your reviews.

I think the word I used was "stunned".  I didn't cop an attitude toward Romero, Carmack or any of the others at id.  I copped an attitude toward Kushner...

[コービン]

One of the best books I have read, and very descriptive. They could've incuded pictures of the early days, but a great book nonetheless.

Its my favorite book. Gave me more info on the man himself.........John Romero!!

[Thomas]

I found the subject material very interesting. Pity it was let down by a simplistic writing style.

[chiQ]

Moving to the id forum  

[DI-MeisterM]

I also read it. It improved my english knowledge in general and the contents was also very interesting. Great read!

[daemonwolf]

I picked up the book on a whim the last time I was in the library and was really surprised at how much I enjoyed it.  I expected a somewhat boring book, but actually laughed out loud in parts (in a thai restaurant no less) and thoroughly enjoyed it.  Still gotta pick up a copy of my own one of these days.

[Malchik]

There not available on shelf in Canada and to order the hard cover Its 38 bucks and the paper back doesn't come out to febuary.

[satori]

quote:Originally posted by Technician:
There not available on shelf in Canada and to order the hard cover Its 38 bucks and the paper back doesn't come out to febuary.

For the record, it is available in Canada. I bought a copy at my local bookstore. Sure it was the hardcover, but it was well worth it.

[JohnRomeroWorshiper]

As soon as the book came out in america, i really wanted to get it, so as it wasnt going to be in englan for along time, I ordered it via Border's bookshop who have a storehouse in america, it was hardback.

And the book kicks A$$!    well recommended.

[SargeBaldy]

i should have borrowed that from the library over winter break, no time to read anything right now with classes going on :/
 
 [ January 20, 2004, 04:08 AM: Message edited by: SargeBaldy ]

[deathmedic3rd]

i've only read a preview chapter of it
but was shocked to read john carmack chopped up romero's office door with a axe.  

i'd buy it if i had time.  

[Malchik]

quote:Originally posted by satori:

quote:Originally posted by Technician:
There not available on shelf in Canada and to order the hard cover Its 38 bucks and the paper back doesn't come out to febuary.

For the record, it is available in Canada. I bought a copy at my local bookstore. Sure it was the hardcover, but it was well worth it.

Yah but you live in the big city, not in hick town were only people are interested in Harry Potter and Stephen King.

[satori]

heheh.. what area are you in, I thought you mentioned something like Barrie or something... you can't be that far from a bookstore.