The Man in Polyester: 40 Years of Adventures with Larry Laffer (High Score Books.) - Softcover
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How did a forty-year-old virgin in a tacky white polyester suit become a cultural icon?
In 1987, while Mario was saving princesses and space marines were defending Earth, a short, balding anti-hero walked into computer screens with a very different mission: to find love (or something like it) in the city of Lost Wages.
"The Man in Polyester" is not just a history of a video game franchise; it is the autopsy of an era. Thomas Landau takes us on a fascinating journey through four decades of gaming history, from the text-based origins of Softporn Adventure to the modern renaissance of the Wet Dreams saga.
Inside these pages, you will discover:
The Genius of Al Lowe: How a former high school music teacher turned "dirty" code into brilliant satire.
Development Secrets: The truth behind the mythical "Lost Larry 4" and the legendary age-verification test that kids of the 80s hacked with encyclopedias.
The Rise and Fall of Sierra: The golden age of CD-ROMs, the corporate disaster of "Chainsaw Monday," and the disastrous attempts to revive the saga on consoles.
Social Evolution: A deep dive into how Larry evolved from a "dirty old man" into a vehicle for criticizing the superficiality of the Tinder era and influencer culture
Pour yourself a drink (don't forget the paper umbrella) and adjust your seat. It’s time to find out why polyester—like Larry Laffer—is a material that never truly dies.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. How did a forty-year-old virgin in a tacky white polyester suit become a cultural icon?In 1987, while Mario was saving princesses and space marines were defending Earth, a short, balding anti-hero walked into computer screens with a very different mission: to find love (or something like it) in the city of Lost Wages."The Man in Polyester" is not just a history of a video game franchise; it is the autopsy of an era. Thomas Landau takes us on a fascinating journey through four decades of gaming history, from the text-based origins of Softporn Adventure to the modern renaissance of the Wet Dreams saga.Inside these pages, you will discover: The Genius of Al Lowe: How a former high school music teacher turned "dirty" code into brilliant satire.Development Secrets: The truth behind the mythical "Lost Larry 4" and the legendary age-verification test that kids of the 80s hacked with encyclopedias.The Rise and Fall of Sierra: The golden age of CD-ROMs, the corporate disaster of "Chainsaw Monday," and the disastrous attempts to revive the saga on consoles.Social Evolution: A deep dive into how Larry evolved from a "dirty old man" into a vehicle for criticizing the superficiality of the Tinder era and influencer culturePour yourself a drink (don't forget the paper umbrella) and adjust your seat. It's time to find out why polyester-like Larry Laffer-is a material that never truly dies. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798248476954
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. How did a forty-year-old virgin in a tacky white polyester suit become a cultural icon?In 1987, while Mario was saving princesses and space marines were defending Earth, a short, balding anti-hero walked into computer screens with a very different mission: to find love (or something like it) in the city of Lost Wages."The Man in Polyester" is not just a history of a video game franchise; it is the autopsy of an era. Thomas Landau takes us on a fascinating journey through four decades of gaming history, from the text-based origins of Softporn Adventure to the modern renaissance of the Wet Dreams saga.Inside these pages, you will discover: The Genius of Al Lowe: How a former high school music teacher turned "dirty" code into brilliant satire.Development Secrets: The truth behind the mythical "Lost Larry 4" and the legendary age-verification test that kids of the 80s hacked with encyclopedias.The Rise and Fall of Sierra: The golden age of CD-ROMs, the corporate disaster of "Chainsaw Monday," and the disastrous attempts to revive the saga on consoles.Social Evolution: A deep dive into how Larry evolved from a "dirty old man" into a vehicle for criticizing the superficiality of the Tinder era and influencer culturePour yourself a drink (don't forget the paper umbrella) and adjust your seat. It's time to find out why polyester-like Larry Laffer-is a material that never truly dies. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798248476954
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