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VideogamesVideogames

Videogames

In the Beginning

Ralph H. Baer

About this book

This is a video game history, and autobiographic book about the life, and inventions of Ralph H. Baer, the inventor of the Magnavox Odyssey, and developer, and patent holder of the early video game technology. It also details his court battles to defend his patents, and lawsuits against Atari and other companies that were using his ideas. He also explain other inventions and creations he made over the years. There are potocopies of documentation, as well as color, and black and white photographs. The book was originally sold for $29.99.

Details

OL Work ID
OL17854545W

Subjects

Video & Electronic - GeneralGames / Gamebooks / CrosswordsVideo GamesVideogamesElectronic EntertainmentGamesHobbiesMagnovox OdysseyAtariOdyssey2Coleco TelstarKid-VidNintendo Entertainment SystemNESHistoryVideo games industryElectronic games industry

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