Commodore 64: Programmer's Reference Guide

by Commodore Computer

Introduces the BASIC programming language, shows how to incorporate graphics and music in programs, and discusses the machine language used by the Commodore 64 computer.

Genres: Programming

504 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1982

Reviews

[Dee Rogers · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another cool story.

We had an Atari. 2600. When my parents got a a C64 in 5th grade, I wasn't allowed to get games.

We had a tape drive and the computer. In 6th grade, I got a printer.

In 7th grade, I saved up and bought myself a 1541 floppy drive, the C64 Programmer's Reference Manual, and a Light Pen with software.

This was the beginning of my lifelong journey into exploring computers.

This book is amazing and you can learn all about machine architecture, programming, machine language, BASIC, and more. Highly recommended for thr C-64 enthusiast!

[Sijmen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two stars “it’s ok” for the mail prose. Not the clarity I have come to expect from programming books and things are presented out of order at times.

Five stars “it’s amazing” for the reference material. Truly exemplary! To the point, detailed writing, lots of timing and pinout diagrams, just fantastic. You could write a really decent emulator with just this material.

[Douglas Sellers · Rating 4 out of 5]

If your looking for a book on a retro computer that includes the circuit diagrams and explains how they are impacted by the assembly instructions, this is the book for you.

[Mike Chesnis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who remember's typing "Poke 53280,1" and seeing the screen flash rainbow colors? Good times!

[Matthew Goode Ⓥ · Rating 5 out of 5]

A classic.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

No one's allowed to hate this book.