Dennis Chandler

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@MikeMyersBrunch If you are there we should do dinner one night. My sister-in-law is giving me all the good places to try

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@MikeMyersBrunch Yes. I’ve heard good things about it and combining it with a family trip. My wife is from Baltimore, so seeing the in-laws and all you can eat crab

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@MikeMyersBrunch @NickWetmore I was never into Swamp thing but just read 88, so I’m going to have to go check these out

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@AaronMeyers 2E, now we’re talking

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@topcowmatt @audible_com In my teens, every summer I would go straight through the Robot then Galatci Empire then Foundation novels. I even added in some of the earlier books like The Gods Themselves if there was even a hint of Foundation in them.

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@topcowmatt @audible_com Depends on who is reading them. I find audio books highly dependent on if the narrator makes ‘voices’ for the character. I’m also notorious for mispronouncing words, so sometimes good to figure out how to say them.

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No frills kickstarter. Either the hardcover book or hardcover signed. 200 pages of D&D goodness

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@NickWetmore

https://t.co/Q8xMqLK89Y

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@AaronMeyers Yeah, the lands look like the best cars

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@AaronMeyers But does it have the coupon?

[Compute!'s Gazette Magazine @computesgazette]

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Robert Tinney, the legendary illustrator whose iconic artwork graced the covers of BYTE Magazine and helped define the visual identity of the personal computing revolution, passed away peacefully on February 1st, 2026, at the age of 78. We were informed of his passing by his stepson, Stephen Hansen.

Robert's signature artistic style made his name synonymous with the golden age of computing. His vivid, imaginative cover illustrations didn't just decorate magazines — they captured the wonder, promise, and excitement of an entirely new era in technology. For an entire generation of computer enthusiasts, Robert Tinney's art was the first thing that drew them in.

We are deeply honored that COMPUTE!'s Gazette Magazine had the privilege of conducting Robert's final interview. That conversation is a testament to his generosity, his passion for his craft, and his enduring connection to the computing community he helped inspire.

In Robert's honor, we have released a free digital edition of our August issue of COMPUTE!'s Gazette Magazine. We invite everyone to read, share, and remember the era that Robert's art helped bring to life.

Free August Edition: https://t.co/Tdi3EODSil

To read his full memorial and share your own memories of Robert, please visit: https://t.co/a1w7HRlP5Y

A celebration of Robert's life will be held in May 2026. Our thoughts are with his wife Susan, his family, and all who knew and admired him.

Rest in peace, Robert. Your art will live on forever in the hearts and memories of the computing community.

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@AaronMeyers I have never seen this and now I want one

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@MikeMyersBrunch That bad?

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@AaronMeyers 1958?

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@Whospaul Season 1 hit the nostalgia hard

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@AaronMeyers At least we have SNW for another season and a half…

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@Whospaul @NickWetmore @Big5Army @andrew_shaw23 TMNT and Usagi Yojimbo?

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@MikeMyersBrunch It is nice to be able to get Bad Idea without jumping through all the hoops