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Maker’s Notebook review

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Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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July 24th, 2008

Nice review of The Maker’s Notebook on Duffbert’s Random Musings:

Ok… this might be the most unusual book review I’ve ever done. I’m about to review a book consisting of… blank pages. Ah, but what blank pages they are! :) It’s the Maker’s Notebook by O’Reilly Publishing and the staff at MAKE magazine. I was given this as a gift from a friend, and I don’t think she could have given me something that appeals more to me on so many levels.

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Pick up The Maker’s Notebook ($19.99) for all your ideas, diagrams, patterns, and great references in the back.

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