The first thing that I noticed when I unpacked the Amazon packaging was the quality feel of this book. Solid and true, with bright white pages and a quality cover showed that the author had applied an Applesque approach to his 'product'.
Steven Weyhrich has run a successful Apple history web site for many years, Ive referred to it many times and his knowledge of the Apple II is excellent. It is this knowledge built over 30 years that has led him consolidate it into this book. It differs from many other Apple books in that it specialises in the Apple II, its history (very common) , its software, hardware and user groups. In fact not only is it a history book but a detailed reference guide to one of the most successful computers ever and the supporting products that kept this machine going for almost 20 years in its various guises. Its 550 pages are well written and indexed. Its also very comfortable to browse and pick up and leave off. The illustrations are numerous and clear, and the time lines that complete each chapter offer a useful reference to keeping chronoligical track of the various sujects under discussion.
This is simply and enjoyable read and an essential piece of detailed research that every Apple II enthusiast needs to own !