Books don't leak

This week started off with a bang for the Ifolks at Apple, as it seems that their hot new iPad has sprung a leak, leaving more than 100,000 users vulnerable to malicious hacks and spam attacks, and AT&T under investigation by the F.B.I.

Can you imagine the words falling off of a book's printed page?

In the spirit of this major kerfuffle, I encourage you all to enjoy the new video posted below. No, it's not the handiwork of your favorite independent bookstore, although the name rings a bell. This comes courtesy of a group of Northwestern University students, Project Green Apple, and truth be told, we couldn't have done better ourselves.

So on this scorching hot day in The City by The Bay we offer for your amusement, "How to Melt an IPad"

Woulda, coulda, shoulda...

As mentioned in a post here last week, Green Apple and Daniel Handler became finalists in the 1st Annual Moby Awards for Best and Worst Book Trailers, sponsored by Melville House Publishers. I'm saddened, however, to have to mention that the grand Mr. Handler was not victorious. Claiming the blue ribbon in the catagory of 'Best Author Appearance' was instead the highly deserving Head Case with Dennis Cass.

When I mentioned to Daniel that he / we were finalists for this award, he replied that," This is not one of those things where it's an honor to be nominated. I MUST WIN!"

So, if you see Daniel around town this week, please be nice him - I can only imagine how his heart is breaking...