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Book SynopsisAs with any subculture, Apple fans have their own customs, obsessions, and rites of passage - from waiting in line to spend thousands of dollars on the newest Apple product, to attending Macworld year after year. This thoroughly revised edition of The Cult of Mac takes us into the world of today's Apple fan with sections covering things like an opera based on the life of Steve Jobs, repurposing old Macs, professional photography taken with iPhones, Mac Museums created by fans around the world, as well as how Apple Inc. and its public face has changed following the death of Steve Jobs.
Trade ReviewPraise for the first edition of Cult of Mac: "Kahney embarked on his journey to chronicle the weird world of Mac addicts last year, and I think he nailed it. If you have iPod-clutching, Macintosh-using, Woz-loving, Newton-worshiping cultists in your circle of friends, get 'em this book. But even if you you're not a HyperCard-carrying member of the club, the book is worth a look. Kahney has uncovered some real characters on the scene.”
—San Francisco Chronicle"Mr. Kahney's informal history of the Mac is interspersed with trivia and delightful details, and intriguing photos, and is wrapped up in an entertaining style. This is a coffee table book that only a geek might love — but it's also one lots of people will enjoy reading."
—Washington Times"This account of Macintosh fanaticism will strike a chord with anyone who's ardently defended (or cursed) an operating system... sure to end up on Quadra-based coffee tables everywhere."
—Wired MagazineWinner: Outstanding Book of the Year — Most Unique Design. Octopod Studios (No Starch Press)
—Independent Publisher Book Awards 2005Table of ContentsChapter 1: The Line Sitters
Chapter 2: Remembering Steve Jobs
Chapter 3: Cult of Collectors
Chapter 4: Apple Museums
Chapter 5: Apple-Inspired Music
Chapter 6: iPhone Photography
Chapter 7: New Life for Old Macs
Chapter 8: Apple ][ Forever
Chapter 9: Apple Around the World
