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If you are hungry for information, we advise you to purchase
the wonderful books of the company
> INFORKOM.
All these books are made as textbooks for self-education. In this
sense, they are complete publications for study, which require a
Spectrum-compatible computer, free time and a little patience.

>Attention due to the fact that Inforcom has ended its activity
>in the market of ZX Spectrum-compatible computers, many books may end
>sooner than you think, hurry up!!!

All prices are at the end of the letter

>1. 30 hours of BASIC for beginners. (208 pages)
The book is designed for users taking their first steps in working with a Spectrum-compatible computer. Using simple and specific examples taken from practice, the use of the BASIC language is shown. Numerous techniques and methods are considered, the knowledge of which is necessary for a novice programmer for self-education.The book
is an adapted translation from a textbook prepared for the British
correspondence system of advanced training
>2. Elementary graphics. (208 pages) The book is made as a teaching aid for self-education. Its structure allows it to satisfy both those who
have deep experience with computers and those for whom this book is
their first acquaintance with a Spectrum-compatible computer. The software tools
presented in the third part of the book will be, on the one hand, a workshop for
those who independently study the material, and on the other hand, they will give the user
the necessary set of software tools with which he can
build and hone his programs. 1. Elementary graphics in BASIC.2.
Elementary graphics in machine codes. 3. Workshop on graphics in machine codes.
>3.Applied graphics. (208 pages) The purpose of this book is to provide the user of a Spectrum-compatible computer with information about the basic practical techniques for using the computer's graphics capabilities in application and gaming programs. Raster, vector and block graphics are considered. Specific
examples show techniques for creating three-dimensional graphics. The book contains a large volume of specific examples and practical recommendations. Those who prefer
to use machine code for programming will receive excellentresults.
>4.Programming in machine codes and ASSEMBLY language. (272 pages)
The book is the most accessible publication on programming in machine codes for Spectrum - compatible computers. The processor command system is reviewed in a user-friendly form, the built-in calculator is described, and numerous examples are developed. The book contains interesting recommendations for viewing the machine code of proprietary programs. Designed for
independent learning. 1. First steps in machine codes. 2. Workshop on
programming in machine codes. 3. Handbook of programming in
machine codes.
>5. Do-it-yourself peripherals. (172 pages)
This publication contains diagrams of various device options that allow
to significantly expand the capabilities of Spectrum - compatible computers.
Materials were used both previously published in the methodological developments of
NTK Plus, ZX - REVIEW magazines, and previously unpublished. Considered
practical developments of buffering computer buses, connecting to a TV,
joysticks, light pen, HMD interface, printer interfaces, modem,
programmer.
>6.ZX - FORUM - 1-2 Double issue
This book is a collection of works by domestic users of Spectrum -
compatible computers. It contains recommendations and usefuladvice
concerning hardware improvements to the computer, improving software
compatibility. A large volume of the book consists of materials devoted to the exchange of experience between programmers. Fans of computer games will find useful tips and tricks on the pages of the book.
>8.ZX - FORUM - 3 (208 pages)
This book is a collection of works by domestic users of Spectrum -
compatible computers. The section Secrets of TR DOS provides a practical analysis of adapting a program to a disk without using system variables using the example of the game Gargoyle Games. In the reader section you will find descriptions of the Laser
Genius Assembler. Detailed information on working with the music processor
AY8910/12 is given, and other interesting developments of programmers are given. The games F19 Stealth Fighter and Marsport are discussed in detail. Fans of computer games
will find useful tips and tricks on the pages of the book. The Appendix describes in detail the software package Presentation Master (AC-16).
>9.ZX - REVIEW 1991 Issue 1-12. (268 pages)
VETA-BASIC, MEGA - BASIC, Secrets of ROM,
>11.ZX - REVIEW 1993 Issue 1-12. (270 pages)
Application of ASSEMBLY, Secrets of TR-DOS, Sinclair-Logo, Returning to
printed.
>12.ZX - REVIEW 1994 Issue 1. (96 pages)
iS-DOS, Adaptation of TRDOS games into IS-DOS, "WHAM" music editor, Secrets of
TR-DOS,Role-playing games, Computers that we choose, How this program works, Expert advice.
>13.ZX - REVIEW 1994. Issue 2. (96 pages)
Hardware hacking method using non-maskable interrupts, Protection against
unauthorized copying, TRDOS Secrets, Using IM2, Table
of system variables.
>14.ZX-REVIEW 1994. Issue 3. (96 pages)
TR-DOS Secrets, Etudes, Memory Editor, Advice from an expert on games.
>15.ZX-REVIEW 1994. Issue 4. (96 pages)
Scorpion ZS-256, Improvements to the Spectrums, Frank talk (IS-DOS), Advice from an expert, Relocability of programs, Spectrum at school, Forum, Authors of game programs, Useful tips, Secrets of TRDOS.
>16.ZX-REVIEW 1994. Issue 5. (96 pages)
Spectrum at school, Professional approach, Secrets of TR DOS, Disk protection using the direct control method VG93, On the implementation of the system connector in The Pentagon, About the text editor ZX Word, Hardware hacking using the NMI method, Forum on the issue of standardization, Role-playing games, Adventure Games, Expert Advice.
>17.ZX-REVIEW 1994 Issue 6. (96 pages)
Computers that we choose, TV simulator, High
resolution screen, Several devices for the Spectrum, Memory expansion
"Leningrad-1", Details about the TURBO-90 monitor, Forum Role-playing games, Advice
Expert, Author's program.
>18.ZX-REVIEW 1995 Issue 1. (96pages)
Spectrum at school, Archiving, compression of programs, Introduction of a standard for programs
for ZX, Loader for watches, Kempston-Mouse, Several devices for Spectrum,

Useful tips, Little tricks, Role-playing games, Expert advice, Author's
programs.
>19.ZX-REVIEW 1995 Issue 2. (96 pages)
Spectrum at school. Computers we choose (About Scorpion ZS 256). Reader
to the reader, Expansion of ZX-48 memory on PLM, About direct programming of VG93, about
compatibility and more, serial interface driver for ZX Word,
TR DOS Secrets, Sorting lines in the Master File, Etudes, Forum, Crossroads.
Role-playing games, Adventure games. Expert advice.
>20.ZX-REVIEW 1995 Issue 3 (96 pages)
Spectrum at school, Interview with S. Zonov about Scorpion ZS 256. Secrets of TR DOS: about
saving the system track, Track keeper. Returning to the printed page: Computer

and sound. Reader to reader: Some hardware problems, Practical
application
of a music processor, Magic Searcher. Sketches, Forum, Crossroads, Roleplay and
adventure games.
>21.ZX-REVIEW 1995 Issue 4 (96 pages)
New programs: MagOS, Spectrum-128 emulator on IBM. TR DOS secrets:
using TR DOS procedures, Mini disk operations driver. About system
variables #5CC2-5CC4.
Reader: Graphics of your computer, Computers that we choose,
Mouse, printer andin general... Sketches, Forum, Crossroads, Advice
Expert. Computer novel: "Dream in reality." Author's program
>22.ZX-REVIEW 1995 Issue 5 (96 pages)
Business card. Sinclair Soft magazine, jumping "creeping line" Page
IS-DOS, Secrets of TR DOS: Turbo-loader, Pseudoloaders. Programming
music processor. Returning to what was printed: about the implementation of the system
connector, typos, the "Snow" procedure. Reader to the reader: Little secrets of ZX
Lprint, TASM 3.0 error correction, about undocumented commands.
Studies, Forum, Crossroads, Expert advice: Gunship, Vulcan, Vera
Cruz, Spooked. Computer novel
>23.ZX-REVIEW 1995 Issue 6 (96 pages)
Video processor for ZX Spectrum. About computer compatibility PROS.Reader
reader: Sound Tracker package? Connecting the printer to the port: #Feh, protection from
NMI. Etudes, Forum, Crossroads, New programs: Land of Myths. Expert advice: Manchester United in Europe, Heavy on The Magick, Quest for Mindstone
GuadalCanal .
>24.ZX-REVIEW 1996 Issue 1-2 (Double issue - 192 pages)
Author's development: A simple broadcast video processor driver, New
programs: MASTER ASSEMBLER 128, MONSTER COMMANDER 128, Business card:
Electronic magazine ZX-FORMAT, Reader-to-reader: ROM-Drive, Problems
KEMPSTON-interface and much more other, Computers weselect: "HOBBIT",

"Elara-Disk-128", "HARD" and "SOFT" PC "Scorpion ZS-256",
Etudes, Forum, Crossroads,
Expert advice: REBEL STAR, Lemmings, Formula One Manager, Professional
Tennis, Johny Reb II, Delta Wing, TRICKS ZX (Codes, Passwords, Tricks),
Computer novel: Star Legacy: Part 2: Beyond the Universe,
Author's program, Kiosk.
>25. Do-it-yourself BASIC games (190 pages).
Contains a collection of entertainment programs written in BASIC for
computers of the ZX Spectrum system. The main purpose of the book is to demonstrate to novice users and programmers the basic techniques and techniques of
programming based on exciting game programs.
>26. Dynamic graphics.
The third book in a series of four books on graphics. The issues of animation
of images in raster and vector graphics are considered. Practical techniques and
useful advice are provided for those who develop computer games and
programs.
>29. Series "IS-DOS User Library" Issue 1 "IS-DOS - first
acquaintance" (70 pages)
Contains the basic information necessary for successful and quick development of
the system and the acquisition of practical skills in working with programs in the environment IS-DOS
>30.TR-DOS For professionals and amateurs
The book contains an in-depth descriptionoperating system TR-DOS and
intended
for those who write programs in machine code for Spectrum - compatible
computers.
>31. ZX-REVIEW magazine - Ukraine
A selection of 6 issues for 1995 and published issues for 1996. This magazine
is similar to the Moscow magazine ZX-REVIEW, but in terms of content it does not
intersect with it! It contains sections: Professional approach, Programming techniques, To help the beginning programmer, IS-DOS page, Computers we choose, Forum, Adventure Game, etc. The magazine mainly contains
articles from Ukrainian ZX Spectrum users, unknown to Russian readers and

therefore especially interesting. The cost of the collection for 1995-96 is 15 USD
>32.ADVENTURE (Joker Series. Issue 1. 128 pages)
Contains detailed information about completing adventure programs. Examples
of using various commands using specific examples from games. Compiling
maps,
keeping records. Complete analysis of the EXCALIBAN program. Annotations to some
adventure programs. And the very necessary English-Russian and Russian-English dictionaries of words used in adventure programs. An indispensable reference book for fans of Adventure games!
>33. Spectrofon gaming programs (Joker Series. Issue 2, 208 pages)
Contains detailed descriptions of the best gaming programs published in
Spectrofon magazines N1-15 insections Expertise, Debut, Archive and Fantasy.
There is a selection of four floppy disks with the programs described in this book. (See the catalog of game and system programs: I77-I80)
>34.ZX-REVIEW 1996 Issue 3 (96 pages).
Author's development: IDE hard drive controller for ZX SPECTRUM. Shadow
service monitor and hard drive controller for Scorpion ZS 256. New
programs: SCREEN MANAGER v2.4, LASER SQUAD EDITOR (48x2/128K), SOUND TRACKER
PRO 128K only. Reader to reader: connecting FDD 3.5'' to ZX SPECTRUM. Experience
operation of 3.5'' disk drives. Pseudo-random sequence generator.
Computers we choose: PC "QUORUM". Sketches, Forum, Crossroads. Advice from

experts: ROBIN OF SHERLOCK, THE FOOTBALLER of THE YEAR, DIZZY 7, KULE, STUNT
CAR RACER, PARIS-DAKAR. TRICK ZX (codes, passwords, tricks).
>35.ZX-REVIEW 1996 Issue 4-5 (Double issue - 192 pages)
Author's development: Adaptation of the game of 8-bit consoles for ZX SPECTRUM with
video processor. Winchester for ZX SPECTRUM. New programs: STS v.4.2,
shadow macro assembler-debugger ALASM 128/512 v.2.5. TR DOS for beginners.
Reader to reader: MULTICOLOR - effects on the border and something else. Obtaining
random numbers. The computers we choose. Access to the upper
memory area. Etudes: about tabular programming. Outputting characters ineightfold
increase. Sound amplitude indicator. Running line. Method of displaying
an image on the screen. Effects for the music coprocessor and much more.
Forum: installation of the #FD port, hard decryption of the #1FFD port in the Scorpion ZS
256 PC, modification of STS 3.3, modification of TASM 128, modification of sector-by-sector loaders,
non-standard tape loaders, printing procedure 42 characters per line,
configuring disk drives, about the program G.A.C., about calling TR DOS subroutines, about
controlling the KR1818VG93 and much more. Forum. Crossroads. ADVENTURE PROJECT.
Analysis of parts of speech in Russian-language ADVENTURE. Expert advice: ROCK STAR ATE
MY HAMSTER, DUNDEES EUROPEAN CHALLENGE, WINTER GAMES, CARRIER COMMAND, THE
GHOSTBASTERS 2, LAST BATTLE, CAPTAIN FIZZ. Computer novel based on the games MYTH,
NEVER EARTH. TRIKS ZX (codes, passwords, tricks).
>36.ZX-REVIEW 1996 Issue 6 (96 pages).
Linguistic support and programming tools for ZX
SPECTRUM: immediate prospects. New programs: Powerfull Code Decreaser, PCX

CONVERTER 128 v.3.41, SCREEN VIEWER, SOUNDTRACKER UTILITY v.1.1. TR DOS for
beginners. Reader to reader. Sketches. Forum. Forum games. Crossroads. Advice from
experts on the games HACKER, BATTLE COMMAND 128+. Behind the 96th strip -
presents
>37.ZX REVIEW 1996 Issue 7-8 (Double issue - 192pages)
Author's development: how to modify your computer so that it turns into
SCORPION 256. TR DOS for beginners: TR DOS macro functions. Reader to reader:
a new compression method, development of programs for ATM Turbo, etc. Computers
that we choose: PROFI 3+ vs SCORPION, ATM etc. Sketches. Forum: regeneration register, compression, INT signal, etc. Crossroads. Expert advice: LORDS
OF TIME, POWER PLAY, LEGION OF DEATH, STARFOX. Computer novel: Legend of the
dragon. Deadly lightning. ZX TRIKS (codes, passwords, tricks).
>38.Amiga Guide -N1 The first and only magazine in Russia on the Amiga computer
(details in ZX Review N6 for 1996)
>39.ZX-REVIEW 1996 Issue 9 (96 pages)
Some standardization issues - about connecting a joystick via BB55. Description
music processors AY8910/12. The section New programs describes the shadow
microassembler-debugger ALASM 128/512 v3.5 and the monitor debugger STS v.5.0.
Traditional Etudes, Forum, Expert Advice. Reviewed games RANARAMA, Turtles,

Winnie the Pooh, 48 irons.
>40.TRDOS 5.04T (5.03) P. Fedin Full description and complete disassembler
(For professionals and also for those who want to become them) (192 pages)
>41. Adaptation of programs on disk in the system TRDOS-Hacker's Guide.RodionovH.
A new edition of one of the most popular books by a famous author. Contains a detailed

description of howtransfer a program from a cassette to a disk, how to convert different
types of bootloaders, how to remove this or that protection, etc.
>42.ZX-REVIEW 1997. Issue 1-2 (192 pages)
Spectrum at school, New programs, Description of 1818VG93, About hardware, software and more,

Refinement of ATM Turbo, The simplest techniques for writing competent programs, More than
a dozen proprietary procedures in machine codes, New RETRO section. Traditional
Studies, Forum, Expert Advice. The games Welington At Waterloo,
Napoleon,
Star Fox and others were reviewed.
>43.Amiga Guide -N2 The second issue of the popular magazine on the Amiga computer
>44.ZX-REVIEW 1997 Issue 3-4
Can be supplied both on a floppy disk and in printed form. When ordering
specify!!!
>45**.ZX-REVIEW 1997 Issues 5-6
Released as disk 5.25 or 3.5 in the TR DOS 5.25 or 3.5 system.
A publication in book form is being prepared.
>46**.ZX-REVIEW 1997 Issues 7-10
Released as disk 5.25 or 3.5 in the TR DOS 5.25 or 3.5 system.
Publishment in book form is being prepared.
>47**ZX-REVIEW 1997 Issue 11-12
Issued as disk 5.25 or 3.5 in the TR DOS 5.25 or 3.5 system. An edition in the form of a book is being prepared.
>48**"ZX FORUM - 4"
Issued as a disk 5.25 or 3.5 in the TR DOS 5.25 or 3.5 system An edition in the form is being prepared. books.

*Attention due to the closure of Inforcom, many books may run out.
Hurry up to place your orders,otherwise you may not have time!!!

**The issue of publishing items 45-48 in the form of books will be decided depending on the number of applications received for them.

>Prices for books by item: 1-5,8-11,24-30,32,33,37,41,42,44- for
>2 ue, 12-23,34,36,39,44-48-for 1.5 ue, 6,35,38,40,43-3 ue Payment in rubles. Until
>01.06.98 1cu=6.5rub.

We bring to your attention a variety of books from the publishing company "SOLOH"

1. "ZX hiding places and how to establish eternal life." This book is an appendix

to descriptions of game programs. It describes
how to install unlimited resources in the game: lives, fuel, ammunition
etc. In addition to theoretical information, the book provides a description of specific
“immortality addresses” for 600 games with explanations. Volume.... 64 pages (Price 2
cu)

2."BASIC" The book gives a description of the most common and easiest to learn
language "BASIC". The book contains numerous examples
and will help your child learn to program. Volume....96pp (Price 2$)

3."48 programs for BASIC learners" Study guide with specific examples of
programs for beginners studying BASIC.
Volume....120pp (Price 2$)

4. "What ZX SPECTRUM can do" Description of the possibilities of using the ZX
SPECTRUM computer in everyday life to control various devices.Volume....32 pages (Price
2 USD)

5."Repair of disk drives (Electronics MS 5305,5311,5313, EC 5323,TEAC,ROBOTRON)"
Description of repair, setup and adjustment of disk drives, most often
found in home computers. The book contains a set of diagrams for each
drive model. The book may be accompanied by an adjustment floppy disk for checking
and repairing "MASTER-DISK" drives. Volume...90 pages (Price 3$) Cost
floppy disk - 2$

6. "System programs" A reference book on system programs for computers
ZX Spectrum-48k and Spectrum-128k. The book contains descriptions of various
system programs. Volume... 220 pages (Price 3 USD)

From us you can always purchase excellent books from the publishing house "PETER"

1."How to write a game for the ZX Spectrum" The second, revised edition of this
popular book is being released at the numerous requests of the Sinclairists. The book
is intended mainly for beginner programmers, but will be useful to anyone who
is seriously interested in this topic. The reader will learn how to compose game programs in the BASIC language, draw a splash screen for the program and create multi-level menus, learn how to create and make sprites move across the screen, and how to introduce sound effects into the program. He will be able to use the Laser Basic dialect and procedures in codes from packages to create programsSuperCode
and New Supercode, Games Designer game generator. Volume...290 pages (Price 5 USD)
All programs from the book are recorded on a floppy disk. The cost of a floppy disk is 1.5 USD

2."How to write a game in assembler for the ZX Spectrum." This book is the second in the series "How to write a game for the ZX Spectrum." It's about using assembler to write game programs, which allows you to create more vibrant and dynamic games and apply a variety of special effects. From the book you will learn:
what assembler is; how to enter and edit programs in this language; how
the Z80 microprocessor works; how to use routines from ROM; how
various video and audio effects are created. The book is written in a very accessible language and will be useful for both beginners and more “advanced” programmers. Volume....350 pages (Price 5 USD) All programs from the book are recorded
on a floppy disk. The cost of a floppy disk is 1.5 USD.

All these books, as well as other new books that were not included in this catalog,
You can order from us by calling in advance at (812) -
298-0653, 172-3117, 251-1262 or by sending a written order to the address: 199048,
St. Petersburg, PO Box 083, Sergei Zonov. Wholesale customers are provided
discounts. Distribution by mail is possible throughout Russia. Postage costs are 15%
>_of_ the _cost_ of the _order_ (but not less than 5cu!!! ) _upon_ _delivery__by_
prepayment. For AIR parcels additional costs +10%. Small orders (up to 12 USD) can be delivered by mail by cash on delivery. In this case, the
final
amount that you pay at the post office will be 45-50% higher than that indicated in the
catalog. Until 06/01/98 1 USD = 6.5 rubles
Last edition date 02.22.98

Serge !