--- product_id: 263439315 title: "Once Upon Atari: How I made history by killing an industry" price: "S/.273" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/263439315-once-upon-atari-how-i-made-history-by-killing-industry store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # Once Upon Atari: How I made history by killing an industry **Price:** S/.273 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Once Upon Atari: How I made history by killing an industry - **How much does it cost?** S/.273 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/263439315-once-upon-atari-how-i-made-history-by-killing-industry) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Once Upon Atari: How I made history by killing an industry by Warshaw, Howard Scott online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: Well entertained. It has a lot of insider's view on what went on in ATARI games in the 80's. Anyone interested in pursuing a game programmer should read this. It also has a section on how he created the worst game ever in E.T. Review: This book is a wonderfully well written and authoritative account of not just a games company but a cultural moment in time and works its way out from the New Mexico landfill by developing the two paralleled timelines of both Howard and Atari after he got there, gently exposing the reader to a lot of cool subtle observations .. like the problems with the industry or as he calls "BIG". You can tell that most of the Dilbert characters have met Howard, its that kind of book. The stories of the people he interacts with are warm, personal and have some real pearls of wisdom in there as well. It speaks to me on so many levels and was a thoroughly worthwhile and riveting read. If you have ever written a line of code.. I implore you to read this book! You will lose a Sunday afternoon but you will gain a contented smile. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #424,263 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #866 in Archaeology #898 in Science & Technology #5,042 in Industries | | Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (217) | | Dimensions | 15.24 x 1.75 x 22.86 cm | | ISBN-10 | 0986218669 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0986218668 | | Item weight | 440 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 328 pages | | Publication date | 14 December 2020 | | Publisher | Scott West Productions | ## Images ![Once Upon Atari: How I made history by killing an industry - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71F4W-JzMnL.jpg) ![Once Upon Atari: How I made history by killing an industry - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714bFO+XfeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by 哲***ー on 29 January 2021* Well entertained. It has a lot of insider's view on what went on in ATARI games in the 80's. Anyone interested in pursuing a game programmer should read this. It also has a section on how he created the worst game ever in E.T. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by T***. on 16 October 2022* This book is a wonderfully well written and authoritative account of not just a games company but a cultural moment in time and works its way out from the New Mexico landfill by developing the two paralleled timelines of both Howard and Atari after he got there, gently exposing the reader to a lot of cool subtle observations .. like the problems with the industry or as he calls "BIG". You can tell that most of the Dilbert characters have met Howard, its that kind of book. The stories of the people he interacts with are warm, personal and have some real pearls of wisdom in there as well. It speaks to me on so many levels and was a thoroughly worthwhile and riveting read. If you have ever written a line of code.. I implore you to read this book! You will lose a Sunday afternoon but you will gain a contented smile. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by T***E on 29 April 2022* What a great first hand account of what life was really like for programmers back in the day! If you lived through the early era of video games you'll love this charming book by Howard. ## Frequently Bought Together - Once Upon Atari: How I made history by killing an industry - Creating Q*Bert: and Other Classic Video Arcade Games --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pe/products/263439315-once-upon-atari-how-i-made-history-by-killing-industry](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/263439315-once-upon-atari-how-i-made-history-by-killing-industry) --- *Product available on Desertcart Peru* *Store origin: PE* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*