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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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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Adam said 11:19AM on 12-20-2006
What!!!! only available in the US?!?!?!?!?!?!
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Modano said 12:23PM on 12-20-2006
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.
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abm said 10:20AM on 12-20-2006
Whither Canada?
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Alan said 10:28AM on 12-20-2006
Why is this available in the US store only? Canada should be included! We also don't have access to movies...(!)
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dms said 10:28AM on 12-20-2006
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.
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Tim said 12:31PM on 12-20-2006
why do iTunes always screw us Canadians like this? x(
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Modano said 1:58PM on 12-20-2006
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.
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Aaron said 1:16PM on 12-20-2006
More John Hodgman goodness:
http://www.areasofmyexpertise.com/
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Steve Collins said 4:12PM on 12-20-2006
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).
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