COMMODORE: THE INSIDE STORY - THE UNTOLD TALE OF A COMPUTER GIANT

Dean Guadagno
Aug 22
1 min read

David John Pleasance

Commodore: The Inside Story – 30 Untold Tales of a Computer Giant takes readers deep into the rise, triumphs, and struggles of Commodore, the company behind the revolutionary PET, C64, and Amiga. This captivating volume blends history with firsthand accounts, chronicling not only the innovations and successes but also the many failed projects that shaped the company’s turbulent journey.

Seventeen chapters come directly from David John Pleasance, former Managing Director of Commodore UK, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes detail, vivid storytelling, and personal photographs. Thirteen more chapters are contributed by Commodore legends including RJ Mical, Dave Haynie, Gail Wellington, and Peter Kittel, each sharing their intimate memories of life inside one of the most influential home computer companies of the 1980s.

Through anecdotes, reflections, and rare insights, Commodore: The Inside Story paints a rich portrait of the passion, culture, and creativity that defined an era and forever changed the computer world. This book stands as the ultimate tribute to Commodore and the golden age of home computing.

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