9798248476954 - the man in polyester: 40 years of adventures with larry laffer (high score books.) de landau, thomas (4 resultados)
Idioma: Inglés
Editorial: Independently Published, 2026
Serie: High Score Books., Libro 3 de 8. Libro 3 de 8 - High Score Books.
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Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino UnidoPBShop.store UK
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Idioma: Inglés
Editorial: Independently published, 2026
Serie: High Score Books., Libro 3 de 8. Libro 3 de 8 - High Score Books.
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Librería: California Books, Miami, FL, Estados Unidos de AmericaCalifornia Books
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Condición: New. Print on Demand.
Idioma: Inglés
Editorial: Independently Published, 2026
Serie: High Score Books., Libro 3 de 8. Libro 3 de 8 - High Score Books.
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Librería: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaGrand Eagle Retail
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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. How did a forty-year-old virgin in a tacky white polyester suit become a cultural icon?In 1987, while Mario was saving princesses and space marines were defending Earth, a short, balding anti-hero walked into computer screens with a very different mission: to find love (or something like it)… in the city of Lost Wages."The Man in Polyester" is not just a history of a video game franchise; it is the autopsy of an era. Thomas Landau takes us on a fascinating journey through four decades of gaming history, from the text-based origins of Softporn Adventure to the modern renaissance of the Wet Dreams saga.Inside these pages, you will discover: The Genius of Al Lowe: How a former high school music teacher turned "dirty" code into brilliant satire.Development Secrets: The truth behind the mythical "Lost Larry 4" and the legendary age-verification test that kids of the 80s hacked with encyclopedias.The Rise and Fall of Sierra: The golden age of CD-ROMs, the corporate disaster of "Chainsaw Monday," and the disastrous attempts to revive the saga on consoles.Social Evolution: A deep dive into how Larry evolved from a "dirty old man" into a vehicle for criticizing the superficiality of the Tinder era and influencer culturePour yourself a drink (don't forget the paper umbrella) and adjust your seat. It's time to find out why polyester-like Larry Laffer-is a material that never truly dies. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Idioma: Inglés
Editorial: Independently Published, 2026
Serie: High Score Books., Libro 3 de 8. Libro 3 de 8 - High Score Books.
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Librería: CitiRetail, Stevenage, Reino UnidoCitiRetail
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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. How did a forty-year-old virgin in a tacky white polyester suit become a cultural icon?In 1987, while Mario was saving princesses and space marines were defending Earth, a short, balding anti-hero walked into computer screens with a very different mission: to find love (or something like it)… in the city of Lost Wages."The Man in Polyester" is not just a history of a video game franchise; it is the autopsy of an era. Thomas Landau takes us on a fascinating journey through four decades of gaming history, from the text-based origins of Softporn Adventure to the modern renaissance of the Wet Dreams saga.Inside these pages, you will discover: The Genius of Al Lowe: How a former high school music teacher turned "dirty" code into brilliant satire.Development Secrets: The truth behind the mythical "Lost Larry 4" and the legendary age-verification test that kids of the 80s hacked with encyclopedias.The Rise and Fall of Sierra: The golden age of CD-ROMs, the corporate disaster of "Chainsaw Monday," and the disastrous attempts to revive the saga on consoles.Social Evolution: A deep dive into how Larry evolved from a "dirty old man" into a vehicle for criticizing the superficiality of the Tinder era and influencer culturePour yourself a drink (don't forget the paper umbrella) and adjust your seat. It's time to find out why polyester-like Larry Laffer-is a material that never truly dies. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
