The Tiresome Pursuit Of Excellence
Russel wrote this, it struck a chord, because sadly it’s true of more than just Woolies.
iVerse Comic Reader
Comic publishers, not unlike most physical media peddlers, obviously need to consider electronic distribution more and more. Making the iVerse comic reader a smart idea. It instantly adds a lot of value to a device by introducing a new content stream. Comics have so far been ignored by the iPhone but are perfect for this kind of distribution and not only for the medium, but for the audience.
Comics are apparently going to cost around £1 via iTunes, which is nothing.
Bring it on.
Map Reader
This e-book incorporates google maps. It’s probably quite good, but I can’t read it so I wouldn’t know.
Printernet
Tabbloid is a service that will regularly email you a print ready pdf of your favourte interwebs. Just add the feed you want to read (sorry) and off you go.
Brilliant, but only if you are so poor you can’t own an internet mobile phone.
PowerProse
Books converted into PowerPoint slides so you can read them at work. If anyone glances at your screen, it’ll look like you’re being productive.
HyperHappen
This is an ace (planning style?) Blog from the lovely people at HyperHappen. I was going to post some of their stuff today, but there’s quite a lot, so it’s far less hassle to just push you to them and then you can see for yourself.
Be sure to put them on your reader.
Cover ID
This is another lovely idea from Penguin, basically you design a cover for one of their books. “Draw, paint, scribble or scratch to make your mark on My Penguin then frame it, read it, give it as a gift or hide it away on a shelf at home…”
What a nice brand.
Anorak Vol 7
Regular readers will be familiar with this - new issue available now.
If you’re not (a regular reader), Munkie and Horrace is a story Emma and I do in Anorak magazine. This is the first page of the latest installment; if you feel the urge to read more, the magazine is available here or in Borders and various other retailers worldwide now.
Blogs Kill Brands…
PrinterNet
Printernet is the name I have been using for publications that seem to source all their material from the Internet. Zoo magazine is a good example of this kind of publication, basically a heady mix of tits, injuries and gossip. I guess these ‘mags’ are for people so poor they can they can’t actually get the Internet.
However, in light of the seemingly pointless publication above (spotted in WHSmith), I might have to broaden the definition of Printernet to include publications whose readers are so dimwitted - they can’t even use Facebook.
Me : Moir - Vic Reeves
I read this book straight after Scar Tissue (see below), which I think had a negative effect on the experience.
There is no doubt that this is a funny and charming read and Mr Reeves writes very well. But, following the depraved and debauched Kiedis, this felt a bit like attending Sunday school.
If you like ‘Vic Man’ then you should read this - just make sure you are in a friendly frame of mind…
Scar Tissue - Anthony Kiedis
I really can’t really decide whether I like Kiedis or not.
I think not.
For someone who has apparently spent the majority of his life absolutely trousered, Kiedis has an incredible memory. Scar tissue is an very detailed account of his life - which begs a few questions. The first being how the fuck can he remember? I can’t remember last week and I’m a nonse compared to this fella.
On top of that, He’s incredibily self-absorbed and sadly dedicates far too few pages to anything other than his incessant drug use and girlfriends - which actually becomes a little tiring.
I think there is a very interesting story knocking around here, but I don’t think Kiedis is the one who should be telling it. I’d much rather hear it from Flea.
Motley Crue, Cobain and Manson are far better reads.
PornForGirls
By my good friend Mr Lovehandles I believe.
Anorak Vol 5
In store today. Featuring Munkie and Horrace’s forth outing.
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