Shameless book plug - Happy 40th Atari, Inc.

For those not aware, today marks the 40th anniversary of the incorporation of Atari, Inc by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney. Starting out in a small office on Scott Boulevard in Califrornia, then expanding into an old Roller Rink on Martin Ave, Atari grew at an insane pace... For the 40th anniversary, my co-author (Marty Goldberg) and I have the first of several Atari History books coming out, this first one is called "Atari, Inc. Business is Fun" which covers Atari's formation from its early inception in 1969 up to its colossal implosion and sale in July of 1984. To see what the book is all about, as well as read a sneak preview chapter from the book, go to www.ataribook.com Many area's are covered in very extensive detail, such as Ampex, Nutting Associates, even for those who are big Chuck E Cheese fans, we've found details about its creation that non of the fan sites of even the corporate site itself has ever released. Also of important note is the full detailing of the genesis of the Atari Home computers, a story never told before. So if you are a fan or Atari, whether casual or looking for more in-depth history and to pull away the fog of myth, lore and disinformation, this book will give you the answers you've always wanted. Then... In December we release book #2 in the series "Atari Corp. Business is War" which will detail the take over of Atari's consumer and home computer divisions and facilities by Jack Tramiel, the company's rise back out from its rubble and the introduction of a whole new breed of computer systems, game consoles and stories directly from the people who worked there. History and the media have been harsh to the Tramiels, thanks to access to the original mainframe tapes, emails, memo's and internal discussions, we've revealed the real truth behind the Tramiels and their efforts to resurrect Atari back from the brink. For those who are Amiga fans, they'll want to pay very close attention to both the last chapter of Business is Fun and the first chapters of Business is War. We have the actually contracts, correspondence, court testimony, depositions and other very revealing documents and information showing the true story of Atari, Amiga, Dave Morse, Jack Tramiel and a cast of others involved in that highly charged timeframe. www.ataribook.com Regards, Curt