Search for books, people and lists
Read This Twice
HomePeopleBooksSonaLibrariesSign in

John Hodgman

Recommended Books

John Kellogg Hodgman is an American author, actor, and humorist. In addition to his published written works, such as The Areas of My Expertise, More Information Than You Require, and That Is All, he is known for his personification of a PC in contrast to Justin Long's personification of a Mac in Apple's "Get a Mac" advertising campaign, and for his work as a contributor on Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
1 book on the list
Sort by
Latest Recommendations First
Layout
Schott's Original Miscellany book cover
Schott's Original Miscellany
Ben Schott - 2003-08-04 (first published in 2002)
Goodreads Rating
This must-have reference book is a treasury of random knowledge that's undeniably essential. Filled with facts and trivia that cover everything from military hierarchy to nursery rhymes, clothing-care symbols to witchcraft. You'll discover the name of John Lennon's cat, the supplier of bagpipes to the Queen, and the brutal methods of murder encountered by Miss Marple. Schott's Original Miscellany is an anthology, a dictionary, an encyclopedia, a treasury, and a commonplace book all wrapped into one. It's funny, fascinating, unpredictable, informative, and utterly addictive. You won't be able to put it down!
John Hodgman
2020-04-30T05:38:36.000Z
And I don’t know why I am being coy. The brilliant book was/is SCHOTT’S MISCELLANY, and it is still brilliant. Cc @benschott who wrote the value of a “Milli-Helen”...      source