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293 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1981
They were building temples to God. It was the sort of work that gave meaning to life. That's what West and his team of engineers were looking for, I think.
An incredible account of what it feels like to work in the computer industry, an accurate description of computer architecture (that is still relevant today), and an all-around amazing book. Touches many aspects of hardware, management and the emotional intricacies of engineering.
On a personal note, to me, it captures the essence of computers and the people who make them. This was a very special read to me as a computer engineering undergraduate - a fantastic accomplishment that someone from a different field of expertise managed to grasp in such a beautiful way the art of the machine and the people working at the forefront of its development. I had a feeling from the first page, that I was going to like this book. It did not disappoint.
"The game of programming - and it is a game - was so fascinating. We'd stay up all night and experience it. It really is like a drug, I think."
Sounds about right.