The One Device: The Secret History of the iPhone by Brian Merchant
I think this might be a good book to read. Brian Merchant's book about how the original iPhone was made is now available.
This Brutal World
I don't know much about architecture, so what I do like about it comes almost entirely from a visual perspective. Over the years, I've come to learn that I really enjoy brutalist architecture -- generally speaking, structures that are made with the raw concrete exposed in some major way. Part of the reason why I think I like this style is because it makes for great urban exploring when these structures go abandoned. I know, weird reason.
Probably more than that though, I think I enjoy brutalist architecture because it always amazes me what designers and architects can do with concrete -- this material that to me just seems mostly hard and rigid and not at all glamorous. I guess I like being surprised.
This Brutal World is a fantastic look at this style. You can pick up this book for $34.
The secret origin story of the iPhone
The book can be pre-ordered now for late June delivery. Just from the excerpt alone, I can tell that this book is going to pair well with the origin story of the BlackBerry device from RIM. If you're curious about that story, you should really check out Losing The Signal by Jacque McNish and Sean Silcoff.
Obama: An Intimate Portrait by Pete Souza
New book from former President Barack Obama's official photographer Pete Souza! It's available for pre-order right now and will ship sometime in November! The forward for this book is written by Barack Obama himself!
Video SparkNotes: J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye
My favorite book. Had a conversation about this last night and remembered why I like it so much. Gonna see if I can find a rare copy of this book.
The Art of Ghost In The Shell
I want this book too. Movie politics aside, I think the look of Ghost In The Shell was so closely associated in my mind with the dirty alleys and slums of Hong Kong that I just fell in love with it the same way I did with Kowloon Walled City (City of Darkness is a must!).