{"product_id":"21-games-for-the-b-b-c-micro-by-mike-james-s-m-gee-kay-ewbank-rare-books","title":"21 Games for the B.B.C.Micro by Mike James |S.M. Gee| Kay ewbank [rare books]","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"99\" data-start=\"44\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"97\" data-start=\"50\"\u003eBook Summary –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"330\" data-start=\"100\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePublished in April 1983 by Granada Publishing, \u003cem data-end=\"75\" data-start=\"47\"\u003e21 Games for the BBC Micro\u003c\/em\u003e (often accompanied by an Acorn Electron edition) is a programming anthology showcasing 21 complete, original games written in BASIC. Authored by \u003cstrong data-end=\"235\" data-start=\"221\"\u003eMike James\u003c\/strong\u003e, with contributions from \u003cstrong data-end=\"274\" data-start=\"261\"\u003eS. M. Gee\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"293\" data-start=\"279\"\u003eKay Ewbank\u003c\/strong\u003e, the book provides full source code listings, clear step-by-step explanations, and annotated guidance to help users understand how each game works—from design to debugging\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCovering a variety of genres—puzzles, arcade-style action, traditional board games like “Capture the Quark”—the book is both an educational resource and a creative spark for BBC Micro and Acorn Electron enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e . \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAt approximately 160 pages (about 40,000 words), it balances technical depth with readability, making it suitable for hobbyist programmers and educators alike\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.readinglength.com\/book\/B7FLpB5?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.readinglength.com\/book\/B7FLpB5?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"366\" data-start=\"337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"364\" data-start=\"343\"\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"931\" data-start=\"367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"381\" data-start=\"367\"\u003eMike James\u003c\/strong\u003e is a prolific author in the early-1980s home computing space, co-writing several programming books—including titles on the ZX Spectrum and Acorn. He focused on making programming accessible to beginners through game-based learning \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.worldradiohistory.com\/UK\/Hobby-Electronics\/Hobby-Electronics-1983-05-S-OCR.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldradiohistory.com\/UK\/Hobby-Electronics\/Hobby-Electronics-1983-05-S-OCR.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"931\" data-start=\"367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"667\" data-start=\"654\"\u003eS. M. Gee\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"686\" data-start=\"672\"\u003eKay Ewbank\u003c\/strong\u003e, credited as contributors, helped in code development, explanations, and editing. Ewbank notably co-authored related titles like \u003cem data-end=\"838\" data-start=\"816\"\u003eBBC Micro Gamemaster\u003c\/em\u003e, showcasing her role in BBC Micro educational content\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255608697018,"sku":"352L6G0LD-Used","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/21GamesfortheB.B.C.Micro.jpg?v=1761066547","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/21-games-for-the-b-b-c-micro-by-mike-james-s-m-gee-kay-ewbank-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}