John Hodgman's (aka PC) Areas of My Expertise Free on iTS

As many people have observed already, if there's one problem with the Get A Mac campaign, it's that PC (John Hodgman) often comes off as more likable than Mac (Justin Long). Mr. Hodgman is a talented comedian, appearing often on Comedy Central and This American Life. Well now Apple and Audible.com have an early Christmas present for you: an abridged audio version of his recent book Areas of My Expertise is available for free on the iTunes Store (and don't worry, the abridgment is still nearly 7 hours long). It's read by the author in his inimitable deadpan style and offers humorous observations about a whole variety of topics. Erica already mentioned this as part of our weekly iTunes Free Weekly post (and a couple of commenters realized Hodgman is PC), but I thought some of you might have missed it.

Thanks Alexis Cordova!

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Steve Collins

I'd love a copy, but it's only for US-based iTS customers - "No music/ebooks for you!"

Regional licensing agreements notwithstanding, this factor is the second most broken thing about iTunes (behind DRM, which is far and away #1).

December 20 2006 at 3:04 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Aaron Priven

More John Hodgman goodness:

http://www.areasofmyexpertise.com/

December 20 2006 at 12:51 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Modano

dms- "he shouldn't be turned loose with a pen and paper ever again."

Ha! He used to be a very successful literary agent and now he's a regular contributor to the New York Times Magazine. If you didn't like the book, that's fine but I think society at large disagrees with your assessment of his career.

December 20 2006 at 12:28 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Tim

why do iTunes always screw us Canadians like this? x(

December 20 2006 at 10:33 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

matt

I downloaded it, and hated it. I listened to the first 45 minutes, and simply couldn't take any more. It's nothing but a "fake" almanac, and while maybe a slightly funny read, it makes for an INCREDIBLY boring listen. He describes charts, for Pete's sake. Imagine someone reading an encylopedia to you, and you'll have the general idea.

Don't get me wrong, I think he's very funny when acting, but he shouldn't be turned loose with a pen and paper ever again.

December 20 2006 at 10:28 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Alan

Why is this available in the US store only? Canada should be included! We also don't have access to movies...(!)

December 20 2006 at 10:24 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

abm

Whither Canada?

December 20 2006 at 10:20 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Modano

This book is one of the funniest I've read all year. The audiobook is probably even better than the printed book, thanks to Hodgman's delivery.

December 20 2006 at 9:49 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Adam

What!!!! only available in the US?!?!?!?!?!?!