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PSYGNOSIS
Games People Play
tome one
1980
1993
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We publish books that delve into the history of video games, cult machines, forgotten software, underground demos and everything else that shaped the digital era from the 1980s to the present day.

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Psygnosis           Games People Play - Tome One

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Halfway between nostalgia and documentation, our books are as much for today's curious as yesterday's enthusiasts.

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Our mission is to preserve and revive an era when innovation was packed into 64 kilobytes. Passion for retro culture and the pixelated world of early computing, video games and vintage technologies.

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  • 5 Star Review  I received my books after a rather longer than expected shipping delay but as soon as I unpacked my order of all 4 available books - all worries were gone:
    - Pristine Quality
    - Beautifully done and more-than-awesome layout
    - Packaged professionally, not a single dent in any of the books

    I'm in awe at the pure beauty of these books and it's wonderful content. For the asked price, this is beyond anyone's expectations!
    Don't think too long, put them in the basket and buy them - you won't regret!

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    thumbJakeTheDog
    20 November 2024

    5 Star Review  Two books on the Amiga demo scene that are simply awesome!
    Lots of images, drawings, making of and more.
    Wonderful !

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    Demoscene the AGA years
    thumbClaudio
    8 July 2022

    5 Star Review  Just get it! - absolutely love the details and anecdotes through out the beautiful illustrations. It takes me right back there at The Party back in the 90s.

    Absolutely stunning compendium of the amiga scene and it's history. Wow.

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    Demoscene the Amiga years
    thumbStefan Skotte
    9 May 2023
  • 5 Star Review  Amazing book for an old folk like me. High quality print and very fast shipping. I recommend!

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    Demoscene the Amiga years
    thumbCedric Guillemet
    9 May 2023

    5 Star Review  Superb book with loads of memories. I preferred the beginning of the book and the earlier years when pixelling and antialiasing really was an art and not done for you by a more modern machine. Again great to see some of my pieces in full colour.

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    thumbAlan Rogers
    22 August 2024

    5 Star Review  I hesitated to buy these books for a long time, but in the end I didn't regret it. I grew up with the Amiga and the demo scene was an important part of my youth (I'm almost 50 now). Reading the book and watching the corresponding demos on YouTube at the same time gave me a lot of great dejavu. The background information on the respective programmers, graphic designers and musicians is also very interesting, although there could have been a little more of it. I bought the first two parts together and am looking forward to the third part being released.

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    Demoscene the Amiga years
    thumbPeter W.
    5 February 2024
  • 5 Star Review  A high quality book remembering a lot of demos I knew but also discovering many others I did not ! A great job !

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    Demoscene the AGA years
    thumbChris
    9 July 2022

    5 Star Review  I received my books after a rather longer than expected shipping delay but as soon as I unpacked my order of all 4 available books - all worries were gone:
    - Pristine Quality
    - Beautifully done and more-than-awesome layout
    - Packaged professionally, not a single dent in any of the books

    I'm in awe at the pure beauty of these books and it's wonderful content. For the asked price, this is beyond anyone's expectations!
    Don't think too long, put them in the basket and buy them - you won't regret!

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    Demoscene the Amiga years
    thumbJakeTheDog
    20 November 2024

    5 Star Review  Amazing book. Stuff always super friendly and helpful

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    Demoscene the AGA years digital version
    thumbSebastian
    9 July 2025
  • 5 Star Review  Great book with loads of nostalgia. Loved reading about some of the demos and thoughts from coders and graphicians. Also great to see some of my art in the book in full colour.

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    Demoscene the Amiga years
    thumbAlan Rogers
    22 August 2024

    5 Star Review  I have bought both edition! Amazing books! Amazing Quality.

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    Demoscene the AGA years
    thumbMarc
    9 July 2022

    5 Star Review  Great quality, must have!

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    Demoscene the logo art
    thumbAlfred
    12 November 2024
  • 5 Star Review  Love both of these books. A lot of work has went into the coalition of their contents and i’m loving the detail and the beautiful imagery. The post cards and poster are also a nice touch. Well done on a wonderful 2nd book that every amiga fan should own. (As well as the first of course!)

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    Demoscene the AGA years
    thumbNeil D
    12 July 2022

    5 Star Review  I am very satisfied with the handling of my order. A present for my son. Will not hesitate to place another order with you, if my son should want another book. It was not the first time I placed an order with you. Always 100% satisfied. Thank you

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    Demoscene the Amiga years
    thumbJohanne Togeskov
    9 May 2023

    5 Star Review  Incredible job, amazing quality print, a must have for all old school scene members . CPT/ (the frog buds,paradox,angels,hysteria...)

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    Demoscene the AGA years
    thumbbenjamin chape
    30 January 2024

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