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Valley of the Geeks: High-Tech Hijinks from Silicon Valley

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When a book makes you laugh out loud, not once, but every chapter, you know you've found a comedic gem. Valley of the Geeks' biting satire on the state of high-tech companies in Silicon Valley is one of those books you want to read time and time again. I found myself actually quoting it so my colleagues would think I'm as witty as Zack Urlocker. It has been years since I've read a book that combined such incredible insight with intelligent humor.

The essays that roast such high-tech icons as Bill Gates, Larry Ellison, and Carly Fiorina first make you nod, then smile, and then laugh out loud.

And, the interspersed chapters of "Banner Ads We'd Like to See" are among the funniest things I've ever seen. They, alone, make Valley of the Geeks a must-have.

This book tells it like it is about silicon valley. Its a very funny collection of essays from the web site. I laughed out loud reading this. If you like Dave Barry or SatireWire, you'll love "Valley of the Geeks". Includes some of the famous "banner ads we'd like to see" and fake spoof ads. Anyone who has worked in tech or knows someone who has will love this book.

This book is hilarious. I especially liked the banner ads. What a hoot. Quite a few of them had me laughing out loud. If you are in the tech business you should buy this book. In fact, buy two and pass one on.