{"product_id":"the-vintage-video-basement-iconic-electronics-from-the-70s-80s-and-90s-hardcover","title":"The Vintage Video Basement: Iconic Electronics from the 70s, 80s and 90s - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatt Parker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA curated journey through the iconic electronics of the '70s, '80s, and '90s, drawn from the author's incredible archive - the hit social media sensation @vintagevideobasement.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake a curated trip back to the golden age of home entertainment with \u003ci\u003eThe Vintage Video Basement\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Join self-confessed video nerd Matt Parker as he opens the door to his retro den, showcasing an extraordinary collection of analogue electronics from the '70s, '80s, and '90s. From iconic Sony Trinitron TVs and forgotten Betamax players to early video cameras, LaserDiscs, and neon-lit gaming consoles, this book is a vibrant celebration of a bygone era. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e More than just a catalog of vintage tech, \u003ci\u003eThe Vintage Video Basement\u003c\/i\u003e is a visual time capsule filled with personal stories, historical insights, and geeky details that bring these devices - and their cultural impact - to life. Along the way, you'll rediscover the magic of physical media, explore the format wars that shaped a generation, and perhaps even feel inspired to create your own analogue archive. Part history, part design porn, this is the ultimate book for collectors, nostalgia lovers, and anyone who ever raced to press 'record' on a blank VHS tape.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatt Parker (@vintagevideobasement, 300k Instagram followers) has been collecting, repairing, and preserving vintage electronics since childhood. Beyond electronics, he also collects physical media, toys, furniture, and anything else that fits his aesthetic and personal style. Through social media, he introduces and educates others about obsolete technology, evoking nostalgia for a simpler time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Raised in Cheraw, South Carolina, Matt earned a master's degree in physics from the University of Georgia. He later worked as a debug engineer at a tech startup in Washington state. He currently lives in Kingsport, Tennessee, with his wife, Lauren, and their son, Charlie.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.72 x 8.42 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 22, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56555691344177,"sku":"9781846016158","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/MAkB-eOyyU9781846016158.webp?v=1790765493","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/the-vintage-video-basement-iconic-electronics-from-the-70s-80s-and-90s-hardcover","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}