Overview
From his unique vantage point as editor in chief of Make magazine, the hub of the newly invigorated do-it-yourself (DIY) movement, Mark Frauenfelder takes listeners on an inspiring and surprising tour of the vibrant world of DIY. The Internet has brought together large communities of people who share ideas, tips, and blueprints for making everything from unmanned aerial vehicles to pedal-powered iPhone chargers to an automatic cat feeder jury-rigged from a VCR. DIY is a direct reflection of our basic human desire to invent and improve, long suppressed by the availability of cheap, mass-produced products that have drowned us in bland convenience and cultivated our most wasteful habits. Frauenfelder spent a year trying a variety of offbeat projects, such as keeping chickens and bees, tricking out his espresso machine, whittling wooden spoons, making guitars out of cigar boxes, and doing citizen science with his daughters in the garage. His whole family found that DIY helped them take control of their lives, offering a path that was simple, direct, and clear. Working with their hands and minds helped them feel more engaged with the world around them. Frauenfelder reveals how DIY is changing our culture for the better. He profiles fascinating ""alpha makers"" leading various DIY movements and grills them for their best tips and insights. Beginning his journey with hands as smooth as those of a typical geek, Frauenfelder offers a unique perspective on how earning a few calluses can be far more rewarding and satisfying than another trip to the mall.
Full Product Details
Author: Mark Frauenfelder ,
MR Kirby Heyborne
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Imprint: Tantor Audio
Edition: Unabridged edition
ISBN: 9798200106363
Publication Date: 07 June 2010
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Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
A utilitarian motivational booster for DIYers.-- ""Kirkus""
"A utilitarian motivational booster for DIYers.-- ""Kirkus"""
Author Information
Mark Frauenfelder is cofounder of the most popular blog in the world-boingboing.net-with more than five million unique visitors each month. He is also editor in chief of Make magazine, the leading publication of the do-it-yourself movement. He has appeared on The Martha Stewart Show and The Colbert Report and has written for the New York Times Magazine, Popular Science, the Hollywood Reporter, CNN, and Business 2.0. Mark lives in Los Angeles. Kirby Heyborne is an Earphones award-winning narrator as well as an acclaimed film and television actor. The cofounder and director of the celebrated Los Angeles-based improv comedy group The Society, he is also a successful musician who has released four solo albums and has had his music featured in many films. He has delighted audiences across the country with his ability to blend heart-warming stories, beautiful music, and comedic wit. Kirby Heyborne is an Earphones award-winning narrator as well as an acclaimed film and television actor. The cofounder and director of the celebrated Los Angeles-based improv comedy group The Society, he is also a successful musician who has released four solo albums and has had his music featured in many films. He has delighted audiences across the country with his ability to blend heart-warming stories, beautiful music, and comedic wit.
