100 icons that defined a digital generation Wiltshire, Alex 1984- creator Short, John text Illustrated works. mau 2020 monographic eng 255 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm This book is a visual celebration of the golden age of home computing, covering 100 iconic computers from the 1970s to the 1990s. With stunning photographs and short, informative write-ups, it documents the machines that defined the early digital generation—both legendary successes and long-forgotten oddities. Each featured computer is presented with: A high-resolution photo showing off its physical design and detailing. A brief history including its release year, maker, specifications, cultural impact, and place in the tech timeline. Well-known systems like the Commodore 64, Apple II, TRS-80, and ZX Spectrum appear alongside lesser-known devices like the Mattel Aquarius or NEC PC-6001. The book also highlights how different regions—especially the U.S., U.K., Japan, and Europe—produced wildly diverse machines with unique designs and audiences. text by Alex Wiltshire ; photography by John Short. "Produced in collaboration with The Centre for Computing History, Cambridge, UK." Microcomputers History Pictorial works QA76.17 W756h 2020 004.09 9780262044011 2019948182 DLC 190814 20250702191347.0 21132305 eng