Ipod, Therefore I Am - Hardcover

Dylan Jones

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0297848755 ISBN 13: 9780297848752

Publisher: Orion Pub Co, 2005

Synopsis

Dylan Jones takes the reader on an incredible journey through his lifelong musical infatuation - a thirty-year binge of glam rock, punk, disco, and rap that coalesced with the iPod's miraculous ability to put all of a person's meticulously hoarded songs in one place. Along the way, Jones offers a tantalizing behind-the-scenes look at the genesis of the iPod. From its original conception by Steve Jobs to the landmark design of Jonathan Ive, the innovative designer who has become a legend in his own time, the history of the iPod has never been so entertainingly told.

About this title

About the Author

Dylan Jones has for 5 years been the editor of GQ, the most successful upmarket men's magazine in Britain. Previously he was Editor-at-Large of the Sunday Times. He is 43 years old and owns a G3 40GB iPod.

Review

'Wise, witty and fabulously entertaining, Dylan Jones has written a must-read book about Steve Jobs' 21st Century jukebox - and why we fell in love with music all over again.' -- Tony Parsons 'Not only is this Jones's account of his 'journey through music' and a celebration of the infinite playlist, it's also packed with helpful hints on getting the most out of your own ipod.' GLAMOUR (August 2005) 'it's Jones's skill at weaving poignant memories with the songs he listened to that makes this compelling.' EASY LIVING (August 2005) 'an engaging, witty personal journey...Jones is a sharp observer of the social scene and an original music critic.' -- Ed Smith TIMES (9.7.05) 'Jones takes us on a journey from a misspent youth...throught Bowie to punk and discoe and all points beyond. He writes entertainingly about the kaleidoscope of musical trends over the past thirst years, and the fashioon crimes they have engendered...' -- Mick Brown DAILY TELEGRAPH (23.7.05) 'Witty and entertaining.' AXM Magazine 'A true music geek, his love of the little white box is matched only by his love of music and, through a highly personal journey, his years in the business mean his tales of derring-do have the weight to make for hugely entertaining reading. Lucky bastard.' CITY LIFE 'His observations on the cults of youth are also sharply executed, with am effortless, conversational tone. He writes with disarming wit about his passion for Roxy Music, which peaks when Bryan Ferry compliments him on wearing 'the most amazing trousers I've ever seen." -- Sarah Boden OBSERVER (17.7.05) 'As ipods are more addictive than crack, you'll find Dylan Jones's homage to the music world's pocket rocket utterly moreish.' TATLER (September isse) 'Jones writes with fervour abou the pop music from the seventies...Littered with anecdotes from fashionable London life, the book manages to leap fairly comfortably back and fourth through three topics: music, the creation of the iPod and Jones's own life story.' -- Conor Sweeney IRISH INDEPENDENT (30.7.05)

Edition details

• Publisher: Orion Pub Co
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0297848755
• ISBN 13: 9780297848752
• Binding: Hardcover