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The Cartoon Guide to the Computer

by Larry Gonick, Mark Wheelis · 1983

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A fun and easy way to learn about computers, now redesigned to match the other cartoon guides. Illustrated with cartoons throughout.

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sciencescienceMore like thisLess of this
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technologytechnologyMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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medium · 256 pages
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