The Atari XL graphics handbook
By: Richard Hawes.
Publisher: Century Communications
Published: 1984
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 122
Subjects: Computer graphics.; Atari computer.
First sentence: Introduction
The Atari XL Graphics Handbook is designed to be a comprehensive guide for beginners and experienced users programming any Atari computer's graphics features.
Description: [From the back cover]
This is the handbook for the Atari owner who wants to exploit the graphics capabilities of his micro. It is suitable for the exciting new XL range as well as the well-established Atari 400 and 800.

The Atari XL Graphics Handbook is the first truly comprehensive Atari graphics book for both the beginner and the more experienced graphics programmer, and includes numerous example programs and diagrams to describe the Atari's player/missile graphics system (sprites), character graphics and display list system. The more advanced user will also find invaluable information about animation, scrolling, page flipping, the use of peripherals and graphics games.

Richard Hawes has been explaining technical points to Atari owners for a major UK retailer for many years and has written for one of the leading personal computer magazines.
Notes: Includes index, glossary, Character Set Appendix. For Atari 400, Atari 800, Atari XL range.
Table of contents: title: Introduction To Atari Graphics
pagenum: 1
label: One; title: Introductory Player/Missile Graphics
pagenum: 21
label: Two; title: Introduction To Character Graphics
pagenum: 33
label: Three; title: Introduction To The Display List
pagenum: 43
label: Four