Review: The Cult Of iPod
Apple August 2nd, 2007This below article was previously published in Macguide Magazine - While I am at Parkside Media this week, I’m slowly going through the back issues and publishing reviews which are still relevant.
After the success of his “Cult Of Mac” book, which highlighted the deep and heavily attached relationship Mac-users have with their computers, Leander Kahney has returned with another “Cult of” book, this time looking at the iPod.
The Cult Of iPod was deeply anticipated and awaited from fans of the first book. Author Leander Kahney hasn’t failed to impress with this effort. The Cult Of iPod showcases the devotion iPod users have towards the exciting gadget Apple has developed.
I have both “Cult Of” books on my bookshelf, and thoroughly enjoyed reading the startling stories of iPod addiction, and loyal iPod fans who would do almost everything to spread the word, and pass on the addiction.
While reading and comprehending all the refreshing information in-between the covers of The Cult Of iPod, I was full of mixed emotion. Exhilaration, satisfaction, and inspiration were running through my body while turning from page to page, studying every word with eagerness.
The people featured in the book don’t just like the iPod; they live for the iPod; every second of the day involves the music player in some freakish way. These people are gleefully proud to be part of the iGeneration, the Apple iGeneration that revolves around the gadget of the 21st century, the iPod.
The book portrays dozens of stories about the iPod, and hundreds of fascinating facts about Apple’s wonderful gadget. Each story accompanied by glossy, invigorating images, encapsulating the wide range of creative uses, and users of the iPod.
The book features 151 glossy colour pages, chock-full with stories from all over the world. There are chapters about the making of the iPod, iPod hackers, a man who has 71 iPods, the popular PodBrix Lego figures, iPod prototypes, and more. The book is crammed full with everything you could possibly want to know about the iPod. Some of the information is absolutely jaw dropping, and some hard to believe, yet true, but you will need to read it to find out more about these excellent tales.
The book’s design is excellent; the layout is crammed full with colour images, yet the book is simple, uncluttered, and easy to comprehend.
Die-hard Mac and iPod fans alike will enjoy this book. Recommended reading for iPod addicts.
Do you have any technology or Mac books that you throughly enjoyed?
August 2nd, 2007 at 4:10 pm
Oh, wow! Now I really want to read this book! Maybe I’ll pick it up before I leave for vacation… Should be a fun read during my 14.5 hour flight to Sydney!
August 2nd, 2007 at 5:27 pm
What about the Cult of Zune users? Oh, wait a minute….
August 2nd, 2007 at 5:52 pm
I recently picked up a copy of iWoz, and it’s been pretty interesting reading about Apple’s other co-founder.
August 2nd, 2007 at 6:13 pm
I have read both icon and iwoz, both good ones
August 3rd, 2007 at 1:36 am
One more book I have to add to the to-read list :O
August 3rd, 2007 at 2:43 am
Glenn,
I have both (Surprise, surprise!). Good review and I am sure that people will be doing some purchasing!
Best,
Jon
August 3rd, 2007 at 7:25 am
Favorite technie book?
Power+Up by Chris Kohler.
More of a gamer geek book, it focuses on how the Japanese influenced video games from when they began to now. Kohler also writes for Wired like Kahney used too.
I’ve always wanted to read Kahney’s Cult of the Mac. I should go pick it up.
August 3rd, 2007 at 9:44 am
I have both of his books myself (cult of mac and cult of ipod). Highly recommended :) Good review Glenn!
August 3rd, 2007 at 2:23 pm
@ zach What’s a zune?
August 7th, 2007 at 12:34 pm
I believe a Zune is one of those evil products which was labeled an “iPod Killer,” just like every single MP3 player released since the iPod took over the industry. Either that or it’s Steve Ballmers adopted child.