29 Nov
2016
29 Nov
'16
10:12 a.m.
Hi Toby et., al.
Thanks for the offer to scan. In this particular case, the handbook PDF is available on
the internet from several locations. But I am sure we all appreciate your offer for other
books that might need preserving. A very generous offer.
Thanks
Eugene
-----Original Message-----
From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Toby Thain
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 1:48 AM
To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
Subject: Can do (unbound) book scanning - was Re: WTB: PDP-8/e handbook
I'm willing to scan any DEC books that are worn out and binding failing.
I have a lot of handbooks etc that I won't cut and scan because they're still in
good condition.
But if somebody has falling-apart books, I can get them guillotined and scan them ADF.
They can then be rebound - DIY or pay someone to do it. I know at least one bookbinder is
on this list :)
Located Toronto, Canada.
--Toby
On 2016-11-28 10:12 PM, allison wrote:
On 11/28/2016 09:23 PM, W2HX wrote:
Hi all,
I am in the market to obtain the PDP-8/e small computer handbook in the form of a real
book. There is one on ABE books available which is softcover. I always worry about a 500
page book in softcover in terms of the binding and general sturdiness. Was there a
hardcover version of this book and does anyone have one for sale?
Thanks
Eugene W2HX
The soft cover was common. In 40 years I've never seen a hard cover
version even inside DEC.
Mine is old, its shows wear but its still useful. I expect in time it
will start to fall apart but like many of the others from DEC I've
made repairs that kept those intact if not pretty.
There are two issues, the binding glue drying and cracking, the other
is high acid paper.
Allison