Author: Alisha Rai
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781515327660
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
This bundle contains Play With Me, Risk & Reward, and Bet On Me, a series of three erotic romance novellas that were previously published separately. The trilogy follows the romance between billionaire casino mogul Wyatt Caine and his high school sweetheart, Tatiana Belikov. Play With Me Playing for a night...or for keeps? Jewelry designer Tatiana Belikov may have matured enough to curb her impulsive nature, but wickedness is still her best accessory. When family troubles bring her to Las Vegas and face-to-face with the man who knows all her darkest desires, resisting temptation is futile. A night of no-holds-barred sin? Jackpot. Once billionaire Wyatt Caine had nothing to offer Tatiana except his heart, but time has changed his fortunes. Now he's the king of vice, and the king always gets what he wants. Especially when all he wants is her, all grown up and ready to play every dirty game he can devise. They ignite like fireworks on the Strip, blazing hot enough to melt the best intentions. But their roll in the sheets turns into a roll of the dice, and when morning comes, Wyatt and Tatiana are left wondering whether to walk away...or raise the stakes. Risk & Reward The greater the risk... Older. Wiser. Hotter. Months after reuniting with the man who loved her-and left her-a decade ago, Tatiana Belikov is determined not to let their wicked games blind her to the danger of repeating history. If that means biting her tongue, so be it. After all, she does get to bite him. Wyatt Caine never thought Tatiana would be back in his cards, but he's not ready to question his luck. Between the sheets, the alpha male knows exactly how to make her naughty fantasies come true: rough and tumble, with an extra serving of dirty. Communicating outside of the bedroom? Not always so easy. The city's bright lights can't compare to their passion, burning hot enough to singe them both. But when the harsh glare of reality exposes long-inflicted wounds, Wyatt and Tatiana have to decide if they want to play it safe...or risk it all. Bet On Me When love is at stake, all bets are off. Fast and hard. Despite her best intentions, that's the way Tatiana Belikov rolls, and over the past year she's tumbled head over heels for her former ex-lover. Hot, indulgent, and ready to cater to her every dirty whim? There's no way she could resist. Wyatt Caine is the house, and the house always wins-but love is a precious commodity that rarely crosses his table. His game plan? Drown his woman in pleasure before she realizes he's hardly a safe bet. Their happiness burns brighter than the spotlights on the Strip, but when his past rears its ugly head, casting a shadow on their bliss, Wyatt has an important decision to make: time to fold...or go all in.
Bedroom Games
Author: Alisha Rai
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781515327660
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
This bundle contains Play With Me, Risk & Reward, and Bet On Me, a series of three erotic romance novellas that were previously published separately. The trilogy follows the romance between billionaire casino mogul Wyatt Caine and his high school sweetheart, Tatiana Belikov. Play With Me Playing for a night...or for keeps? Jewelry designer Tatiana Belikov may have matured enough to curb her impulsive nature, but wickedness is still her best accessory. When family troubles bring her to Las Vegas and face-to-face with the man who knows all her darkest desires, resisting temptation is futile. A night of no-holds-barred sin? Jackpot. Once billionaire Wyatt Caine had nothing to offer Tatiana except his heart, but time has changed his fortunes. Now he's the king of vice, and the king always gets what he wants. Especially when all he wants is her, all grown up and ready to play every dirty game he can devise. They ignite like fireworks on the Strip, blazing hot enough to melt the best intentions. But their roll in the sheets turns into a roll of the dice, and when morning comes, Wyatt and Tatiana are left wondering whether to walk away...or raise the stakes. Risk & Reward The greater the risk... Older. Wiser. Hotter. Months after reuniting with the man who loved her-and left her-a decade ago, Tatiana Belikov is determined not to let their wicked games blind her to the danger of repeating history. If that means biting her tongue, so be it. After all, she does get to bite him. Wyatt Caine never thought Tatiana would be back in his cards, but he's not ready to question his luck. Between the sheets, the alpha male knows exactly how to make her naughty fantasies come true: rough and tumble, with an extra serving of dirty. Communicating outside of the bedroom? Not always so easy. The city's bright lights can't compare to their passion, burning hot enough to singe them both. But when the harsh glare of reality exposes long-inflicted wounds, Wyatt and Tatiana have to decide if they want to play it safe...or risk it all. Bet On Me When love is at stake, all bets are off. Fast and hard. Despite her best intentions, that's the way Tatiana Belikov rolls, and over the past year she's tumbled head over heels for her former ex-lover. Hot, indulgent, and ready to cater to her every dirty whim? There's no way she could resist. Wyatt Caine is the house, and the house always wins-but love is a precious commodity that rarely crosses his table. His game plan? Drown his woman in pleasure before she realizes he's hardly a safe bet. Their happiness burns brighter than the spotlights on the Strip, but when his past rears its ugly head, casting a shadow on their bliss, Wyatt has an important decision to make: time to fold...or go all in.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781515327660
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
This bundle contains Play With Me, Risk & Reward, and Bet On Me, a series of three erotic romance novellas that were previously published separately. The trilogy follows the romance between billionaire casino mogul Wyatt Caine and his high school sweetheart, Tatiana Belikov. Play With Me Playing for a night...or for keeps? Jewelry designer Tatiana Belikov may have matured enough to curb her impulsive nature, but wickedness is still her best accessory. When family troubles bring her to Las Vegas and face-to-face with the man who knows all her darkest desires, resisting temptation is futile. A night of no-holds-barred sin? Jackpot. Once billionaire Wyatt Caine had nothing to offer Tatiana except his heart, but time has changed his fortunes. Now he's the king of vice, and the king always gets what he wants. Especially when all he wants is her, all grown up and ready to play every dirty game he can devise. They ignite like fireworks on the Strip, blazing hot enough to melt the best intentions. But their roll in the sheets turns into a roll of the dice, and when morning comes, Wyatt and Tatiana are left wondering whether to walk away...or raise the stakes. Risk & Reward The greater the risk... Older. Wiser. Hotter. Months after reuniting with the man who loved her-and left her-a decade ago, Tatiana Belikov is determined not to let their wicked games blind her to the danger of repeating history. If that means biting her tongue, so be it. After all, she does get to bite him. Wyatt Caine never thought Tatiana would be back in his cards, but he's not ready to question his luck. Between the sheets, the alpha male knows exactly how to make her naughty fantasies come true: rough and tumble, with an extra serving of dirty. Communicating outside of the bedroom? Not always so easy. The city's bright lights can't compare to their passion, burning hot enough to singe them both. But when the harsh glare of reality exposes long-inflicted wounds, Wyatt and Tatiana have to decide if they want to play it safe...or risk it all. Bet On Me When love is at stake, all bets are off. Fast and hard. Despite her best intentions, that's the way Tatiana Belikov rolls, and over the past year she's tumbled head over heels for her former ex-lover. Hot, indulgent, and ready to cater to her every dirty whim? There's no way she could resist. Wyatt Caine is the house, and the house always wins-but love is a precious commodity that rarely crosses his table. His game plan? Drown his woman in pleasure before she realizes he's hardly a safe bet. Their happiness burns brighter than the spotlights on the Strip, but when his past rears its ugly head, casting a shadow on their bliss, Wyatt has an important decision to make: time to fold...or go all in.
Bedroom Games
Author: Piper Rayne
Publisher: Piper Rayne, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
“I loved the entire Bedroom Games series. They were cute, steamy reads that I didn't want to put down.” ~ Burning Impossibly Bright Blog It may be the Winter Classics, but the bedroom games are about to begin… As a set of three Olympic snowboarders head to South Korea to compete, none of them knew that they’d be competing for their hearts. This box set includes: Iced Out (Bedroom Games #0.5) Previously exclusive material available only to Piper Rayne newsletter subscribers. Exactly why do Grady and Mia hate each other in Cold as Ice? Cold as Ice (Bedroom Games #1) An enemies-to-lovers AND best friend’s little sister romance between half pipe snowboarders Grady Kale (Rogue) and Mia Salter (Lil’ Salty). What happens when you’re thrown in to a press tour with your ex-best friend’s little sister who you’re seeing a new light? You realize karma has a sick sense of humor. On Thin Ice (Bedroom Games #2) An enemies-to-lovers… well more enemies-with-benefits involving snowboard cross snowboarder Dax Campbell (Soups) and downhill skier Demi Harrison. What happens when you lose your edge and your superstition is sleeping with the girl who believes you’re the devil incarnate? You hope for a divine intervention. Break the Ice (Bedroom Games #3) A friends-to-lovers romance between slopestyle boarder Beckett (Hoff) Myers and slopestyle skier Skylar Walsh. What happens when your best friend agrees to help you rehab from a broken arm? Lines blur, that’s what. The Ice Box (Bedroom Games #4) BRAND NEW novella written from Brandon Salter’s (Salty) POV.
Publisher: Piper Rayne, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
“I loved the entire Bedroom Games series. They were cute, steamy reads that I didn't want to put down.” ~ Burning Impossibly Bright Blog It may be the Winter Classics, but the bedroom games are about to begin… As a set of three Olympic snowboarders head to South Korea to compete, none of them knew that they’d be competing for their hearts. This box set includes: Iced Out (Bedroom Games #0.5) Previously exclusive material available only to Piper Rayne newsletter subscribers. Exactly why do Grady and Mia hate each other in Cold as Ice? Cold as Ice (Bedroom Games #1) An enemies-to-lovers AND best friend’s little sister romance between half pipe snowboarders Grady Kale (Rogue) and Mia Salter (Lil’ Salty). What happens when you’re thrown in to a press tour with your ex-best friend’s little sister who you’re seeing a new light? You realize karma has a sick sense of humor. On Thin Ice (Bedroom Games #2) An enemies-to-lovers… well more enemies-with-benefits involving snowboard cross snowboarder Dax Campbell (Soups) and downhill skier Demi Harrison. What happens when you lose your edge and your superstition is sleeping with the girl who believes you’re the devil incarnate? You hope for a divine intervention. Break the Ice (Bedroom Games #3) A friends-to-lovers romance between slopestyle boarder Beckett (Hoff) Myers and slopestyle skier Skylar Walsh. What happens when your best friend agrees to help you rehab from a broken arm? Lines blur, that’s what. The Ice Box (Bedroom Games #4) BRAND NEW novella written from Brandon Salter’s (Salty) POV.
Sex
Author: Jane Maiden
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781095168707
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Are you looking for a way to bring fire into the bedroom and transform your relationships, while having fun and enjoying every step? There is so many ways relationship can lose their spark. You may be too busy, your partner may not understand your needs or you may just get bored with time. It is not a surprise for anyone that relationships are like a roller-coaster and once you getting used to the ride, it is just not the same - the thrill is gone. However, even if the thrill is gone and you feel like there is nothing left for you, don't just go to look for another ride. With every battle won you become stronger. Every time you fight for your relationships, you deepen your connection and build trust. Running away from difficult situations will not help you to grow, facing them, and overcoming them will make you a best version of yourself. This is two in one book that has a guide to dirty talk and sex games. In this book you will learn: What does it take to have a passionate relationship even if you lost interest Discover a way to express your desire and be heard How to explore your sexual fantasies and push boundaries A simple habit change to have a better connection with your partner Implement this one practice to strengthen your connection A new ways to deliver and experience more pleasure The book is made for all levels; It is practical and will give you examples and tips. All you'll need to do is apply them and enjoy amazing results. Even if you don't feel confident, this book will provide a step-by-step guide. You can have mind blowing sex and unbelievable pleasure, even if you and your partner are shy. You can push the boundaries and find new ways to have fun in the bedroom even if you were together for years. If you want to improve your sex and bring your relationship to the next level, then Scroll up now and click the Buy Now button!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781095168707
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Are you looking for a way to bring fire into the bedroom and transform your relationships, while having fun and enjoying every step? There is so many ways relationship can lose their spark. You may be too busy, your partner may not understand your needs or you may just get bored with time. It is not a surprise for anyone that relationships are like a roller-coaster and once you getting used to the ride, it is just not the same - the thrill is gone. However, even if the thrill is gone and you feel like there is nothing left for you, don't just go to look for another ride. With every battle won you become stronger. Every time you fight for your relationships, you deepen your connection and build trust. Running away from difficult situations will not help you to grow, facing them, and overcoming them will make you a best version of yourself. This is two in one book that has a guide to dirty talk and sex games. In this book you will learn: What does it take to have a passionate relationship even if you lost interest Discover a way to express your desire and be heard How to explore your sexual fantasies and push boundaries A simple habit change to have a better connection with your partner Implement this one practice to strengthen your connection A new ways to deliver and experience more pleasure The book is made for all levels; It is practical and will give you examples and tips. All you'll need to do is apply them and enjoy amazing results. Even if you don't feel confident, this book will provide a step-by-step guide. You can have mind blowing sex and unbelievable pleasure, even if you and your partner are shy. You can push the boundaries and find new ways to have fun in the bedroom even if you were together for years. If you want to improve your sex and bring your relationship to the next level, then Scroll up now and click the Buy Now button!
Play with Me
Author: Alisha Rai
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781514755853
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Playing for a night...or for keeps? Jewelry designer Tatiana Belikov may have matured enough to curb her impulsive nature, but wickedness is still her best accessory. When family troubles bring her to Las Vegas and face-to-face with the man who knows all her darkest desires, resisting temptation is futile. A night of no-holds-barred sin? Jackpot. Once Wyatt Caine had nothing to offer Tatiana except his heart, but time has changed his fortunes. Now he's the king of vice, and the king always gets what he wants. Especially when all he wants is her, all grown up and ready to play every dirty game he can devise. They ignite like fireworks on the Strip, blazing hot enough to melt the best intentions. But their roll in the sheets turns into a roll of the dice, and when morning comes, Wyatt and Tatiana are left wondering whether to walk away...or go all in. Game on.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781514755853
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Playing for a night...or for keeps? Jewelry designer Tatiana Belikov may have matured enough to curb her impulsive nature, but wickedness is still her best accessory. When family troubles bring her to Las Vegas and face-to-face with the man who knows all her darkest desires, resisting temptation is futile. A night of no-holds-barred sin? Jackpot. Once Wyatt Caine had nothing to offer Tatiana except his heart, but time has changed his fortunes. Now he's the king of vice, and the king always gets what he wants. Especially when all he wants is her, all grown up and ready to play every dirty game he can devise. They ignite like fireworks on the Strip, blazing hot enough to melt the best intentions. But their roll in the sheets turns into a roll of the dice, and when morning comes, Wyatt and Tatiana are left wondering whether to walk away...or go all in. Game on.
What We Keep
Author: Bill Shapiro
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762462558
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
With contributions from Cheryl Strayed, Mark Cuban, Ta-Nahesi Coates, Melinda Gates, Joss Whedon, James Patterson, and many more -- this fascinating collection gives us a peek into 150 personal treasures and the secret histories behind them. All of us have that one object that holds deep meaning--something that speaks to our past, that carries a remarkable story. Bestselling author Bill Shapiro collected this sweeping range of stories--he talked to everyone from renowned writers to Shark Tank hosts, from blackjack dealers to teachers, truckers, and nuns, even a reformed counterfeiter--to reveal the often hidden, always surprising lives of objects.
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762462558
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
With contributions from Cheryl Strayed, Mark Cuban, Ta-Nahesi Coates, Melinda Gates, Joss Whedon, James Patterson, and many more -- this fascinating collection gives us a peek into 150 personal treasures and the secret histories behind them. All of us have that one object that holds deep meaning--something that speaks to our past, that carries a remarkable story. Bestselling author Bill Shapiro collected this sweeping range of stories--he talked to everyone from renowned writers to Shark Tank hosts, from blackjack dealers to teachers, truckers, and nuns, even a reformed counterfeiter--to reveal the often hidden, always surprising lives of objects.
Fair Play
Author: Eve Rodsky
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525541942
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK Tired, stressed, and in need of more help from your partner? Imagine running your household (and life!) in a new way... It started with the Sh*t I Do List. Tired of being the “shefault” parent responsible for all aspects of her busy household, Eve Rodsky counted up all the unpaid, invisible work she was doing for her family—and then sent that list to her husband, asking for things to change. His response was...underwhelming. Rodsky realized that simply identifying the issue of unequal labor on the home front wasn't enough: She needed a solution to this universal problem. Her sanity, identity, career, and marriage depended on it. The result is Fair Play: a time- and anxiety-saving system that offers couples a completely new way to divvy up domestic responsibilities. Rodsky interviewed more than five hundred men and women from all walks of life to figure out what the invisible work in a family actually entails and how to get it all done efficiently. With 4 easy-to-follow rules, 100 household tasks, and a series of conversation starters for you and your partner, Fair Play helps you prioritize what's important to your family and who should take the lead on every chore, from laundry to homework to dinner. “Winning” this game means rebalancing your home life, reigniting your relationship with your significant other, and reclaiming your Unicorn Space—the time to develop the skills and passions that keep you interested and interesting. Stop drowning in to-dos and lose some of that invisible workload that's pulling you down. Are you ready to try Fair Play? Let's deal you in.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525541942
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK Tired, stressed, and in need of more help from your partner? Imagine running your household (and life!) in a new way... It started with the Sh*t I Do List. Tired of being the “shefault” parent responsible for all aspects of her busy household, Eve Rodsky counted up all the unpaid, invisible work she was doing for her family—and then sent that list to her husband, asking for things to change. His response was...underwhelming. Rodsky realized that simply identifying the issue of unequal labor on the home front wasn't enough: She needed a solution to this universal problem. Her sanity, identity, career, and marriage depended on it. The result is Fair Play: a time- and anxiety-saving system that offers couples a completely new way to divvy up domestic responsibilities. Rodsky interviewed more than five hundred men and women from all walks of life to figure out what the invisible work in a family actually entails and how to get it all done efficiently. With 4 easy-to-follow rules, 100 household tasks, and a series of conversation starters for you and your partner, Fair Play helps you prioritize what's important to your family and who should take the lead on every chore, from laundry to homework to dinner. “Winning” this game means rebalancing your home life, reigniting your relationship with your significant other, and reclaiming your Unicorn Space—the time to develop the skills and passions that keep you interested and interesting. Stop drowning in to-dos and lose some of that invisible workload that's pulling you down. Are you ready to try Fair Play? Let's deal you in.
Gerald's Game
Author: Stephen King
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501143867
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Now a Netflix movie directed by Mike Flanagan (Oculus, Hush) and starring Carla Gugino and Bruce Greenwood. Master storyteller Stephen King presents this classic, terrifying #1 New York Times bestseller. When a game of seduction between a husband and wife ends in death, the nightmare has only begun… “And now the voice which spoke belonged to no one but herself. Oh my God, it said. Oh my God, I am all alone out here. I am all alone.” Once again, Jessie Burlingame has been talked into submitting to her husband Gerald’s kinky sex games—something that she’s frankly had enough of, and they never held much charm for her to begin with. So much for a “romantic getaway” at their secluded summer home. After Jessie is handcuffed to the bedposts—and Gerald crosses a line with his wife—the day ends with deadly consequences. Now Jessie is utterly trapped in an isolated lakeside house that has become her prison—and comes face-to-face with her deepest, darkest fears and memories. Her only company is that of the various voices filling her mind…as well as the shadows of nightfall that may conceal an imagined or very real threat right there with her…
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501143867
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Now a Netflix movie directed by Mike Flanagan (Oculus, Hush) and starring Carla Gugino and Bruce Greenwood. Master storyteller Stephen King presents this classic, terrifying #1 New York Times bestseller. When a game of seduction between a husband and wife ends in death, the nightmare has only begun… “And now the voice which spoke belonged to no one but herself. Oh my God, it said. Oh my God, I am all alone out here. I am all alone.” Once again, Jessie Burlingame has been talked into submitting to her husband Gerald’s kinky sex games—something that she’s frankly had enough of, and they never held much charm for her to begin with. So much for a “romantic getaway” at their secluded summer home. After Jessie is handcuffed to the bedposts—and Gerald crosses a line with his wife—the day ends with deadly consequences. Now Jessie is utterly trapped in an isolated lakeside house that has become her prison—and comes face-to-face with her deepest, darkest fears and memories. Her only company is that of the various voices filling her mind…as well as the shadows of nightfall that may conceal an imagined or very real threat right there with her…
Hot, Holy, and Humorous
Author: J. Parker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781525228322
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Do you want to be a hottie in the bedroom without sacrificing holiness? How can you make the most of God's gift of sexual intimacy in marriage? Wrongful thinking and behaviors regarding sex permeate our culture. Christians need to reclaim sexuality and enjoy it in the way God intended. God does not shy away from the subject of sex. The Bible shows a better way in every area-including the marital bedroom. In Hot, Holy, and Humorous, author J. Parker gives candid advice for wives from a foundation of faith with a splash of humor. This book can boost your sex savvy and improve your marital intimacy. And guess what? With God's perfect design, you and your spouse can enjoy the most amazing sex!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781525228322
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Do you want to be a hottie in the bedroom without sacrificing holiness? How can you make the most of God's gift of sexual intimacy in marriage? Wrongful thinking and behaviors regarding sex permeate our culture. Christians need to reclaim sexuality and enjoy it in the way God intended. God does not shy away from the subject of sex. The Bible shows a better way in every area-including the marital bedroom. In Hot, Holy, and Humorous, author J. Parker gives candid advice for wives from a foundation of faith with a splash of humor. This book can boost your sex savvy and improve your marital intimacy. And guess what? With God's perfect design, you and your spouse can enjoy the most amazing sex!
Ambient Play
Author: Larissa Hjorth
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 026236042X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
An engaging look at how mobile games are increasingly part of our day-to-day lives and the ways that we interact across real as well as digital landscapes. We often play games on our mobile devices when we have some time to kill--waiting in line, pausing between tasks, stuck on a bus. We play in solitude or in company, alone in a bedroom or with others in the family room. In Ambient Play, Larissa Hjorth and Ingrid Richardson examine how mobile gameplay fits into our day-to-day lives. They show that as mobile games spread across different genres, platforms, practices, and contexts, they become an important way of experiencing and navigating a digitally saturated world. We are digital wayfarers, moving constantly among digital, social, and social worlds.
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 026236042X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
An engaging look at how mobile games are increasingly part of our day-to-day lives and the ways that we interact across real as well as digital landscapes. We often play games on our mobile devices when we have some time to kill--waiting in line, pausing between tasks, stuck on a bus. We play in solitude or in company, alone in a bedroom or with others in the family room. In Ambient Play, Larissa Hjorth and Ingrid Richardson examine how mobile gameplay fits into our day-to-day lives. They show that as mobile games spread across different genres, platforms, practices, and contexts, they become an important way of experiencing and navigating a digitally saturated world. We are digital wayfarers, moving constantly among digital, social, and social worlds.
Gaming the Iron Curtain
Author: Jaroslav Svelch
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 0262038846
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
How amateur programmers in 1980s Czechoslovakia discovered games as a medium, using them not only for entertainment but also as a means of self-expression. Aside from the exceptional history of Tetris, very little is known about gaming culture behind the Iron Curtain. But despite the scarcity of home computers and the absence of hardware and software markets, Czechoslovakia hosted a remarkably active DIY microcomputer scene in the 1980s, producing more than two hundred games that were by turns creative, inventive, and politically subversive. In Gaming the Iron Curtain, Jaroslav Švelch offers the first social history of gaming and game design in 1980s Czechoslovakia, and the first book-length treatment of computer gaming in any country of the Soviet bloc. Švelch describes how amateur programmers in 1980s Czechoslovakia discovered games as a medium, using them not only for entertainment but also as a means of self-expression. Sheltered in state-supported computer clubs, local programmers fashioned games into a medium of expression that, unlike television or the press, was neither regulated nor censored. In the final years of Communist rule, Czechoslovak programmers were among the first in the world to make activist games about current political events, anticipating trends observed decades later in independent or experimental titles. Drawing from extensive interviews as well as political, economic, and social history, Gaming the Iron Curtain tells a compelling tale of gaming the system, introducing us to individuals who used their ingenuity to be active, be creative, and be heard.
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 0262038846
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
How amateur programmers in 1980s Czechoslovakia discovered games as a medium, using them not only for entertainment but also as a means of self-expression. Aside from the exceptional history of Tetris, very little is known about gaming culture behind the Iron Curtain. But despite the scarcity of home computers and the absence of hardware and software markets, Czechoslovakia hosted a remarkably active DIY microcomputer scene in the 1980s, producing more than two hundred games that were by turns creative, inventive, and politically subversive. In Gaming the Iron Curtain, Jaroslav Švelch offers the first social history of gaming and game design in 1980s Czechoslovakia, and the first book-length treatment of computer gaming in any country of the Soviet bloc. Švelch describes how amateur programmers in 1980s Czechoslovakia discovered games as a medium, using them not only for entertainment but also as a means of self-expression. Sheltered in state-supported computer clubs, local programmers fashioned games into a medium of expression that, unlike television or the press, was neither regulated nor censored. In the final years of Communist rule, Czechoslovak programmers were among the first in the world to make activist games about current political events, anticipating trends observed decades later in independent or experimental titles. Drawing from extensive interviews as well as political, economic, and social history, Gaming the Iron Curtain tells a compelling tale of gaming the system, introducing us to individuals who used their ingenuity to be active, be creative, and be heard.