Oh man, this book by Stephen Davis sounds great. WANT. I’ve said for years that GNR is maybe my favorite rock band ever (this, coming from someone who’s not really much into rock). Check out this bit from the intro:
An old man limped over to them. He gave them the once-over, seeming to linger over Bill’s cowboy boots. Bill was becoming uneasy now, his friend noticed, which was never a good thing, because, when agitated or upset, Bill’s behavior could get a little out there. Finally, the old man spoke, or rather squawked, in a high-pitched shriek: “DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU ARE?” The boys, taken aback, just looked at him. “I SAID, DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU ARE?” Bill Bailey said, “Uh, we’re just trying to get to…” “YOU’RE IN THE JUNGLE, BABY!”
Bill Bailey, of course, is W. Axl Rose’s childhood name (but interestingly, not his given name). Sounds awesome. Visit site »
There’s a new class of celebrity powered by the Internet. The stakes are smaller, but the rewards are within anyone’s reach. These are the rules.
Rex Sorgatz’ piece in New York Magazine is a guide to becoming internet famous. It’s good stuff — entertaining and accurate at the same time. Nice job, Rexy! Visit site »
Nice redesign of NYMag.com — I have some small beefs in places, but mostly I think this is really well done and fits their brand nicely. Visit site »
A Long, detailed profile of Steve Jobs’ career, focuses specifically on his “fourth act” — the iPhone — and the impact its success or failure may have on his legacy. Visit site »