Family Computing Magazine Cover - January 1986I put this issue up in September of 2004 on my personal Website courtesy of one Mr. Jay Snellen, and thought that since the new Armchair Arcade is so good at indexing things that I'd make mention of it again here on my blog and bring attention to it for those that missed it in the past. I don't know why there is still no online repository of Family Computing issues, but at least there's this one example up. If I can ever gain access to a non-destructive quick and simple scanning process, I'd happily scan my large collection of Family Computing , Electronic Games and countless other information-rich industry magazines from the 1970's - 80's. Family Computing and Electronic Games were invaluable resources to me as a child growing up in the heady days of the first videogame and home computer explosion and it's a shame that each is not readily available to scholars and enthusiasts alike...

The link to the Family Computing issue: http://www.billandchristina.com/vgamecomp/fcjan86.htm

From my original posting on my personal Website:

This is my attempt at filling the void for an online repository of the classic Family Computing magazine (1984 - 1986 were generally the golden years for the publication). To me, these are the equivalent of the equally wonderful and also MIA original Electronic Games magazine, in that they were and in many ways still are the pinnacle of mainstream computer and videogame journalism in their respective areas of focus. These scans are courtesy of the hard work of Jay Snellen. Hopefully we can work together at bringing you additional issues in the spirit of their pure historical and educational electronic preservation and value. When my new Website is set up, this will be presented in a much more palatable fashion. In the mean-time enjoy the issue as-is, and don't try to spread the word too much so I can keep the bandwidth requirements in check...