July 1974 Radio-Electronics Magazine - Mark-8 Minicomputer Issue
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Description: This vintage July 1974 edition of "Radio-Electronics" is a significant piece of computing history, famously featuring the cover story and build instructions for the Mark-8 Personal Minicomputer. This project, designed by Jon Titus, is widely considered one of the first "personal computers" available to the public. The issue also includes detailed articles on calculator ICs, FM circuits, and direct-coupled transistor amplifiers.
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Manufacturer: Gernsback Publications, Inc.
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Manufactured In: USA
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Condition Description: This item is pre-owned. The spine shows typical wear for its age, and there may be minor scuffing on the covers or a vintage mailing label present. The interior pages remain intact and readable, preserving the classic technical illustrations and period advertisements.
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True Condition: See pictures for true condition.
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Model Number: Volume 45, Number 7
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Extra Notes: Highly sought after by vintage computer collectors due to the Mark-8 feature. It serves as a primary source for the birth of the home computer hobbyist movement.







