I think Aaron Reed's 50 Years of Text Adventures is an even better intro. Starts earlier, ends later, covers each era in greater depth, and comes in a more mana

I think Aaron Reed's 50 Years of Text Adventures is an even better intro. Starts earlier, ends later, covers each era in greater depth, and comes in a more manageable format: tables, transcripts, and quality prose rather than cut tracks of talking heads. (Don't get me wrong: Get Lamp is good. 50 Years is even better.)