The Cult of iPod

Description

Wired news editor Leander Kahney follows up his bestselling The Cult of Mac with The Cult of iPod, a comprehensive look at how Apple's hit iPod is changing music, culture, and listening behavior. The Cult of iPod includes the exclusive back story of the iPod's development; looks at the many ways iPod's users pay homage to their devices; and investigates the quirkier aspects of iPod culture, such as iPod-jacking (strangers plugging into each other's iPods to discover new music), as well as the growing legions of MP3Js (regular folks who use their iPods to become DJs). Four-color throughout.

CONTENTS:

Chapter 1: iPods for All
Chapter 2: New Listening Habits
Chapter 3: A Star is Born: The Making of the iPod
Chapter 4: Spreading the Word of iPod: Runaway Word-of-Mouth
Chapter 5: iPod, uPod, Everybody Pod
Chapter 6: Inspiring the Imagination
Chapter 7: Spend, Spend, Spend (on iPod Accessories)
Chapter 8: I Want to Hold Your Handheld: Cultural Impact

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