Cool Tools [Paperback]

Kevin Kelly (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0972392521 | ISBN-13: 978-0972392525 | Publication Date: October 1, 2003

Recommendations for cool stuff. Included are books, tools, software, videos, maps, gadgets, hardware, websites, or gear that are extraordinarily handy or useful for individual and small groups.

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About the Author

Kevin Kelly helped launch Wired magazine in 1993, and served as its Executive Editor until January 1999. He is currently Editor-At-Large for Wired. From 1984-1990, Kelly was publisher and editor of the Whole Earth Review, a journal of unorthodox technical news. In the late 80s, Kelly conceived and oversaw the publication of four versions of the Whole Earth Catalogs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: Kevin Kelly (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972392521
• ISBN-13: 978-0972392525
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,862,834 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kevin Kelly is Senior Maverick at Wired magazine. He co-founded Wired in 1993, and served as its Executive Editor from its inception until 1999. He has just completed a book for Viking/Penguin publishers called "What Technology Wants," due out in the Fall 2010. He is also editor and publisher of the Cool Tools website, which gets half a million unique visitors per month. From 1984-1990 Kelly was publisher and editor of the Whole Earth Review, a journal of unorthodox technical news. He co-founded the ongoing Hackers' Conference, and was involved with the launch of the WELL, a pioneering online service started in 1985. He authored the best-selling New Rules for the New Economy and the classic book on decentralized emergent systems, Out of Control.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cool Tools- The 2004 edition whole earth minilog, January 14, 2004

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K. Karlenzig "DK Mann" (windy city) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cool Tools (Paperback)

An amazing collection of useful stuff and ideas. From digital gadgets to cultural insights. The comments about the print quality are missing the point. This isn't a design tome, it's a reference guide. A fascinating guide for explorers of life on earth.

7 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars nice guide to essential stuff, December 26, 2003

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"grayga" (Tulsa, OK United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cool Tools (Paperback)

a really nice guide to some really good stuff to make life a lot easier!! Espically since some of Kelly's better picks made it under the Christmas tree( UPS delivered the book on December 26th--so he must understand our household pretty well)

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Getting it right!, December 17, 2004

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Cheryl L. Greene "MsGreene" (Danville, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cool Tools (Paperback)

Kevin Kelly has a great grasp of "cool" and "tools". Recently we needed to purchase several new items that are discussed in his book. We followed his recommendations and he hit it right on the mark -- on every time. His book, "Cool Tools" is a COOL TOOL!