Meryl's Notes Blog

I can’t help but say, “Old computer books never die, they just become collectible” (or “they get recycled.” Dust off those computer books tells of collectors and rare book dealers become important artifacts as computers are “fundamental agents of change in our society.”

Intel bid 10 grand for a 1965 edition of Electronics magazine that features Intel’s founder discussing transistors.

I did keep one book from the 1982 called Kids and the Apple. I first learned programming (BASIC) with that book. It’s well done and I’m no pack rat. Obviously, it’s not a collector’s item based on the prices shown. Computer books have a lousy resale value. So a person holding on to such books is a packrat, still uses an old computer or whatever the book covers, saves them for historical value, or think it’s a great book.

In fact, I am trying to get rid of my collection of John Willis’ Theatre World. I was passionate about musical theatre till about my mid- to late-20s. I still enjoy it and have them on DVDs. But I never have time to enjoy the collection and rather reclaim the space. Haven’t had much luck in finding sellers that will pay a pretty dollar for ‘em. I did sell a few in eBay. Got more than a shelf’s worth looking for a new home.