Good afternoon folks!
Roughly two years later than planned, the third issue of Colour Personal Computing fanzine is now completed and going through one final proof read before being sent to the printers at the end of the week.
The plan is to then post out to subscribers on the 14th-15th July and to those purchasing the fanzine now from the 16th.
It is the biggest issue yet, leading with a feature on Hi-Tec Software (that's been four years in the making!) and featuring reviews of titles such as The Dawn of Kernel, Ghosts 'n' Goblins, Pinball Dreams and many more. We'll also be taking a look at the USIfAC Serial Interface and 8-bit Memoirs Issue 1.
We have also revamped our website: www.cpcfanzine.com (https://www.cpcfanzine.com) has now become www.cpcstore.co.uk (https://www.cpcstore.co.uk) (see my flashy new avatar) and we'll be selling some bits & bobs of interest to CPC users alongside issues of the fanzine.
We will only be offering single issues going forwards, due to the somewhat sporadic nature of issues being released (although we are looking to improve on this!). You can pre-order the fanzine now for dispatch on the 16th July if you're interested. If you're not sure if it's your cup of tea, you can get PDF's of the first two issues for free from our website.
If any of you have subscribed to the fanzine and are unsure if we have your correct address details on file, please contact me via PM.
I will also be contacting all subscribers over the next couple of days by e-mail.
Thanks for your time,
James.
Ha! I was actually wondering this last weekend!!
I don't remember if I am a subscriber or not... I think I am? :D
Quote from: Gryzor on 14:03, 01 July 20
I don't remember if I am a subscriber or not... I think I am? :D
My dusty spreadsheets tell me that you backed the last Kickstarter campaign for Issue 2 with the limited edition colour Issue 1.
So no subscription I'm afraid!
Also, anyone feel free to PM me with your 'do I have a a subscription?' questions...
Sorry to be "that guy" but I'd love to use PayPal. No offence, but I don't like entering my CC details on random online shops.
EDIT: OK, I see the shop is managed by Square.
The checkout page is the only one which doesn't have the Square logo emblazoned all over it, which is annoying as that's the one page where I'd really like it to show that it's a secure payment gateway!
I'm using Square because they offer a free online store via Weebly, and their payment gateway is very reasonable at 2.5%.
I'd love to take PayPal (personally, I rarely shop on sites that don't take it!), but it means moving to Square's £19/month package and then paying Paypal's higher fees. I may do it anyway, but I'm trying to keep costs low as fanzine sales are shall we say... sporadic.
That's the main reason I'm selling some other kit on the site now. The previous site was hosted by GoDaddy and I paid £500+ over a couple of years just to keep that up!
Not a smart idea of mine for a fanzine which only releases once in a blue moon! (although, that of course was not the intention)
Enjoyed the first two issues from beginning to end and looking forward to the third - that's it ordered :)
Great news!!! :)
But yes, it's been so long that I can't remember either. I think I bought a couple of future issues, but not sure. Anyway, if not, lemme know so I can order this one.
Quote from: mr_lou on 05:39, 02 July 20
Great news!!! :)
But yes, it's been so long that I can't remember either. I think I bought a couple of future issues, but not sure. Anyway, if not, lemme know so I can order this one.
You're good until issue 6 :)
Quote from: Skunkfish on 14:43, 01 July 20
My dusty spreadsheets tell me that you backed the last Kickstarter campaign for Issue 2 with the limited edition colour Issue 1.
So no subscription I'm afraid!
By this time I had even forgotten it was a KS :D And I just saw I marked #2 received *exactly* one year ago!!
Ok, let's go shopping...
Really enjoyed the first couple of issues so I'll definitely be ordering this.
Just a quick update....
There was a bit of a nightmare with the printers, first a delay with a corrupted PDF file (allegedly, it was fine when I sent it and checked it with their preview tool!) and then all the fanzines came back with some pages inserted in the wrong order!
All copies went out earlier this week - I would expect subscribers/original Kickstarter backers in the UK to receive theirs today/tomorrow and single issue orders by Friday at the latest. I'm not sure how quick overseas post is at the moment, but hopefully readers outside the UK should receive theirs in the next week or so....
Quote from: Skunkfish on 09:10, 29 July 20
There was a bit of a nightmare with the printers, first a delay with a corrupted PDF file (allegedly, it was fine when I sent it and checked it with their preview tool!) and then all the fanzines came back with some pages inserted in the wrong order!
Ah yes.... remember in the good old days where we used to think "Why does this always happen to me?!?! Always only me!! In the whole world, only
I experience bad luck like this! Why??? Everyone else never run into this shaite!"
Then we grew older and learned that it happens to everyone because no one knows what they're doing.
I received my copy of Colour Personal Computing yesterday and the verdict...?
It's absolutely superb. I love the way it concentrates on the current CPC scene and looks at how you can get the best out of your Amstrad today.
Don't leave it a few more years for the next one, James: this is a must-read fanzine!
Thanks David, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
It really means a lot coming from you. I think you mentioned my original fanzine in the 'Further Reading' column in AA (created by a friend and myself back when we were 12!), but that one never saw the light of day at all :D
Ooh, that column makes me cringe when I read it back. I wasn't much older than you were at the time and I hope my writing has greatly improved since. 😀
Which fanzine had you worked on? There were some fab publications back then, with Artificial Intelligence being my favourite (irregular like your's - perhaps that's an solid indicator of greatness).
But yes, that difficult third issue of Colour Personal Computing is fantastic. Really enjoyed reading it and I've just ordered the serial interface too.
Just finished reading it from cover to cover - excellent!
Especially enjoyed the Hi TEC and 8-Bit Memoirs articles.
Looking forward to the even more difficult fourth issue in six months, a year or whenever :)
Thanks,
Peter
Got my copy today.
Haven't looked through all of it yet, but wow!
Best looking cover so far. Feels very inviting, and looks like a well established mag now in my opinion.
Great choice using a bigger font too. It really is much nicer to read now.
And then I spot the 8-bit Memoirs review. What an unexpected awesome surprise! And what a review!!
You missed nothing! You captured every single thing I tried putting into the project. Seriously. It's the exact review, word for word, that I hoped someone would write some day. :)
Thank you so much! I can live on that for at least a month. 8)
(Hope it'll inspire someone to write issue #2 :) )
Will probably return to this thread later with more feedback once I find time to read more of it. :)
My copy just arrived in Canada today (much quicker than expected) and like everyone else, my first impressions are great, so I can't wait to dip into this properly.
Read a couple of pages this morning with my coffee; also browsed through it, looks lovely indeed and well put together!
I brought mine to my holidays. Great reading!!
Brilliant.
I'm looking forward to this.
I'm sure I signed up for the subscription on Kickstarter.
@seanb (https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1200)
If you're based in the UK I would imagine that you should have received it by now! If you can send me a PM with your details I will check for you and get another copy sent out if necessary!
Is it too late to order a copy? Think I backed the first issue...
Thanks.
Quote from: zeropolis79 on 01:33, 01 September 20Is it too late to order a copy? Think I backed the first issue... Thanks.
Good morning!
No, it's not too late at all - please see the link below, I also still have a couple of copies of issue 2 if you missed that one.
https://www.cpcstore.co.uk/product/cpcfanzine-issue3/2 (https://www.cpcstore.co.uk/product/cpcfanzine-issue3/2)
Thanks,
James.
Ordered both thanks! Looking forward to seeing the Hi-Tec article - Besides Codemasters, I'm also trying for a full set of them..
I might have a few Hi-Tec games in the loft, which ones are you missing?
I'm not sure right now - I've got to catalogue them.. but thanks!
As research for the article I began to catalogue all Hi-Tec releases across all platforms, going by the HTxxx reference numbers on the games - lots of gaps though...
Got my Issue 2 today thanks! Hopefully Issue 3 will be here tomorrow.
Quote from: zeropolis79 on 12:59, 02 September 20
Got my Issue 2 today thanks! Hopefully Issue 3 will be here tomorrow.
Fingers crossed! Interesting as I posted them both together - Royal Mail must be collating the issues somehow!
Thats Royal Mail for you... Thanks again!
Arrived today thanks!
Received issues two and three. Brilliant!
Is there anywhere I can buy a copy of issue one? I didn't know this even existed until a few weeks ago, and would love to get my hands on a copy of the missing issue.
Thanks in advance. :)
I'm glad you enjoyed them!
You can grab a PDF of issue 1 from https://www.cpcstore.co.uk/cpcfanzine
I'll have to investigate and see if I can do another small run of the first issue as there has been a bit of interest....
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Visit https://www.cpcstore.co.uk (https://www.cpcstore.co.uk), add issue 3 to your basket and enter the code HALFPRICEISSUE3 at the checkout to activate this offer!
The offer is limited to the first 40 customers, so don't delay, get CPC Fanzine today! (or in a few days when the post comes)
Quote from: Skunkfish on 09:30, 14 September 20
I'm glad you enjoyed them!
You can grab a PDF of issue 1 from https://www.cpcstore.co.uk/cpcfanzine (https://www.cpcstore.co.uk/cpcfanzine)
I'll have to investigate and see if I can do another small run of the first issue as there has been a bit of interest....
I'd get one as I can't seem to find it.. (wouldn't surprise me if I've either lost it or didn't get it)
Hi Skunkfish.
I've just ordered issue 3.
Is there any way of getting issues 1 and 2?
Alan.
Hi James.
My copy of issue 3 arrived today, and it's brilliant!.
Just one minor critique, is that black print on a relatively dark background, is a bit of a strain for 59 year old eyes.
Otherwise, it's most enjoyable. Keep up the good work! :D
Alan.
Hi Alan,
I'm really glad you enjoyed it, your feedback spurs me on to get the next issue out!
Point noted on the legibility, will try to improve this in the next issue!
Thanks
James.
Ok, thanks James.
First time round, I was reading it in artificial light, legibility is much better in daylight. ;D
I'm eagerly anticipating issue 4!
Alan.
Just in case anyone is interested, I've done a limited reprint of issues 1 & 2 of Colour Personal Computing.
£3 for the B&W issue 1 and £4 for the colour issue 2 (inc. postage to UK, add £1 for postage to Europe and £2 Rest of World).
They available only at www.cpcstore.co.uk
Thanks!
I've ordered one of each :D
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Issue 4, out early December 2021 - now available to pre-order at www.cpcstore.co.uk
Thought I'd copy the contents here :)
- The Story Behind the Softies - Campursoft (looking forward to that!)
- Mr Lou returns with a special exclusive Christmas article for CPC Fanzine.
- We go #CPCRetroDev crazy, looking back at some of the highlights of the competition
- A look at two hardware expansions - PlayCity and Imperium Solo
- More game reviews than you can shake a stick at, including Brick Rick, Kitsune's Curse, and CPC Soccer '22
@Skunkfish (https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=348) Is there an update on the Christmas edition? Has it been published yet?
Quote from: SharkusMaximus on 23:50, 10 January 22
@Skunkfish (https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=348) Is there an update on the Christmas edition? Has it been published yet?
It will be soon, sorry for the delay.
I was ill in December so that delayed things a bit, it's pretty much ready to go - I'm just proofreading everything before it goes to the printers. Sadly it's missed Christmas though :(
Hope you feel better now😊
Aye, your health is more important than anything else - so whenever you feel up to it :)
Maybe it's just really, really early for Christmas '22 :D
Btw, did I order one, I can't remember?
Quote from: Animalgril987 on 19:16, 12 January 22
Maybe it's just really, really early for Christmas '22 :D
Btw, did I order one, I can't remember?
Good idea. Perhaps I'll make it a Christmas 21/22 issue, sort of cover both off? ;D
And, yes you did order one. I assume you received the other issues ok?
Sorry to hear you were ill, but great to hear the magazine will be with us shortly. I'm very much looking forward to it. Thanks for the update.
Hi James.
No, I never received issues 1 and 2.
I have been so busy with other stuff, that I forgot I'd ordered them.
Alan.
Hi Alan,
Ah, that's not good. They were sent on 15th October, will pop another couple in the post for you tomorrow!
Cheers,
James.
Many thanks James.
Not the first thing that I've had go missing in the post :(
Alan.
Hi James.
Still not received anything.
Can I just double-check that you have my address down correctly?
I'll PM you.
Alan.
Hi James.
Issues 1 and 2 have now arrived, and well worth the wait! :D
Thank you.
@Skunkfish Just curious, but can we expect to see the third issue soon?
@Skunkfish Hi mate,
Ordered 1,2 & 3 on 24/2/2022 order no # 998679882
Not received anything yet :(
@SimonG Hi Simon, sorry for the slowness - these have now been sent!
@SharkusMaximus I think you mean issue 4? :)
Due to the lateness, it's no longer a Christmas issue - I'm moving all the Christmas stuff to a future issue. But ready soon I hope...
Christmas will also return this year, so you still have some time to release in time 8)
Quote from: SerErris on 17:23, 10 March 22Christmas will also return this year, so you still have some time to release in time 8)
It is indeed Christmas once again.... Issue 4 has finally gone to the printers so hopefully I can get it out to people in time!
Issue4Preview.png
@Skunkfish Hi. Did I put an order in for one? I can't remember.
Alan.
Quote from: Animalgril987 on 15:05, 10 December 22@Skunkfish
Hi. Did I put an order in for one? I can't remember.
Alan.
Hi Alan,
Yes you did, sorry about the wait!
No problem, mate. It's just I have so much stuff going on, I can barely remember what I ate last week! :D :D :D
Looking forward to the Crimbo edition, just hoping the postal strikes don't cause a problem.
Congratulations on finalising this. I've ordered my copy and look forward to reading it.
Quote from: Skunkfish on 21:46, 09 December 22Quote from: SerErris on 17:23, 10 March 22Christmas will also return this year, so you still have some time to release in time 8)
It is indeed Christmas once again.... Issue 4 has finally gone to the printers so hopefully I can get it out to people in time!
Issue4Preview.png
Can you please post the contents page here in big?
Quote from: GUNHED on 19:33, 12 December 22Can you please post the contents page here in big?
Of course!
Issue 4 - Contents page.png
Thank you! :) :) :)
I received my copy, thank you, and it's great. I can recommend ordering it!
Thanks Sean, really glad you enjoyed it.
It's always nice to hear that I'm not just doing this for my own entertainment ;D
I'm with Sean.
It was a cracking issue. Thanks James :D :D
Quote from: Skunkfish on 21:46, 09 December 22Quote from: SerErris on 17:23, 10 March 22Christmas will also return this year, so you still have some time to release in time 8)
It is indeed Christmas once again.... Issue 4 has finally gone to the printers so hopefully I can get it out to people in time!
Issue4Preview.png
is there digital edition?
thank you