Cool Tools (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

Product Description

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.

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.com Sales Rank: #1,556,415 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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

By	K. Karlenzig "DK Mann" (windy city) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

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

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

By	Cheryl L. Greene "MsGreene" (Danville, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!