Hi Toby et., al. Thanks for the offer to scan. In this particular case, the handbook PDF is available on the internet from several locations. But I am sure we all appreciate your offer for other books that might need preserving. A very generous offer.
Thanks Eugene -----Original Message----- From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Toby Thain Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 1:48 AM To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts Subject: Can do (unbound) book scanning - was Re: WTB: PDP-8/e handbook I'm willing to scan any DEC books that are worn out and binding failing. I have a lot of handbooks etc that I won't cut and scan because they're still in good condition. But if somebody has falling-apart books, I can get them guillotined and scan them ADF. They can then be rebound - DIY or pay someone to do it. I know at least one bookbinder is on this list :) Located Toronto, Canada. --Toby On 2016-11-28 10:12 PM, allison wrote: > On 11/28/2016 09:23 PM, W2HX wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> I am in the market to obtain the PDP-8/e small computer handbook in the form >> of a real book. There is one on ABE books available which is softcover. I >> always worry about a 500 page book in softcover in terms of the binding and >> general sturdiness. Was there a hardcover version of this book and does >> anyone have one for sale? >> Thanks >> Eugene W2HX >> >> > The soft cover was common. In 40 years I've never seen a hard cover > version even inside DEC. > > Mine is old, its shows wear but its still useful. I expect in time it > will start to fall apart but like many of the others from DEC I've > made repairs that kept those intact if not pretty. > There are two issues, the binding glue drying and cracking, the other > is high acid paper. > > > Allison >
