BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
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braydon at 05.12.10 - 10:16 pm
I'll go first.
I attended a lecture by Richard Stallman back in 2007, and have since then have dedicated much of my time and work towards free software, free as in freedom. I left behind a world of graphic design that was dominated by proprietary software, and was welcomed into a world as a web developer in a free software world. I've learned an huge amount in the last 4 years.
At the lecture I bought a book that he wrote called "Free Software, Free Society" which he signed. I recommend it to everyone, even if you have no interest in software. You use a computer, and it's important to understand the real benefits free software brings to communities.
READ IT ONLINE OR GET A PHYSICAL COPY
http://shop.fsf.org/product/free-software-free-society/
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just started it today. but its got me. i havnt read a book in probably years. its good to let my brain wonder.
north_valley_critical_mass05.13.10 - 12:42 am
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Thanks Braydon! This book sounds like the shit!!!!!!
Alfredo responding to a
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05.13.10 - 1:34 am
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"Story of the Eye"
--by George Bataille
md205.13.10 - 7:27 am
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Bataille is a fascinating writer...Story of the Eye is great. Have you read Erotism?
I know it's kinda typical but I'm just finishing David Byrne's Bicycle Diaries right now, and I have to say...as much as I thought it was going to be about cycling around the globe, it was not as much about that as it was a pretty awesome travelogue and pop culture critique.
sinaphile responding to a
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05.13.10 - 5:37 pm
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I am enjoying BikeSnobNYC's book. It is much different from his daily blog and in a good way.
Foldie05.13.10 - 5:57 pm
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ever wonder why westsidazz love cuddle puddles or why hipsters are moving into shitty downtown lofts for way too much money? find out here, and discover how these trends are destroying our society!
tortuga_veloce05.13.10 - 6:12 pm
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig
In Search of the Miraculous by P.D. Ouspensky
my two all time favorite books...very insightful
godmode responding to a
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05.13.10 - 6:19 pm
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just finished reading The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown.. its pretty cool too, but im not such a fan of novels
godmode05.13.10 - 6:20 pm
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The Bus Driver Who Wanted to Be God
by Etgar Keret
a collection of short stories that are incredible. For fans of Hemingway and kafka. The movie Wristcutters was based on one of his stories, Kneller's Happy Campers.
BICYKILLER05.30.10 - 10:25 pm
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The Oil Card
Understand US Global Petroleum Economical Warfare in whole new light.
The Art work alone is worth the $15 price tag
sexy05.30.10 - 10:57 pm
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SORRY!~
I hate when that happens... I wrecked the thread :(
sexy05.30.10 - 11:02 pm
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BIKE CULT! by Dave Perry, an amazing read about everything bike from CMAS to Tour d' France, from Velopeds & Penny Farthings to Recumbant HPVs & Artcycles.
The only bummer is that it is out of print
I borrowed on from LAPL and it was GREAT!
trickmilla05.31.10 - 11:12 am
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I haven't read this book yet, but I already know I recommend it. The author explains his perspective and theory behind the book in the below program, starting at the halfway mark. I think everybody should watch it, because it is an extremely thoughtful and intelligent argument for something that people dismiss way too easily: violent action against state oppression.
Ms. Stephanie responding to a
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05.31.10 - 1:49 pm
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A real eye opener involving the upper-echelons of power and the seedy ways they got there.
bentstrider05.31.10 - 4:51 pm
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Reading this one now from the Library:
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.... the movie is really popular, but i hadn't realized it was based on a book.... like many great movies....
braydon06.16.10 - 12:32 am
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Just finished "Just Kids" by Patti Smith about her life with artist/photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. Brilliant book.
I also second Foldie's recommendation of BikeSnobNYC's book. It's REALLY great.
sinaphile06.16.10 - 3:13 am
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This book has made it's rounds among my friends and was recommended to me as well.
If you're into cyberpunk dystopias, where the hot drugs are feathers that you tickle on the back of your throat sending you a virtual world, then this one's for you! It has an over arching mystery and a lot of characters that you'll be intrigued by. Noon has also written a sequel to this book which is actually pretty great too -- it's called Pollen.
http://www.amazon.com/Vurt-Jeff-Noon/dp/0312141440
et06.16.10 - 6:09 am
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the peter principle is an interesting read. it explains the situations i have been in and many i have heard of.
thanks for listing the book
mechazawa responding to a
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06.17.10 - 5:44 pm
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I just finished "First As Tragedy, Then As Farce" by Slavoj Zizek, a socio-philosophical look at 9/11, Bush, Obama, and the current economic crisis.
I also recommend "The Grass Harp" by Truman Capote. Its a moving short novel about non-conformity.
SkeletonKey06.17.10 - 11:43 pm
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"Banker To The Poor: Micro-Lending and the Battle Against World Poverty"
By Nobel Econ. Prize winner Muhammad Yunus
Very well written book by an amazing mind.
Pariah06.28.10 - 11:59 am
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