Boing Boing posted the title essay to my new book, Borg Like Me. The piece, which original appeared in ArtByte, was written in 2001. The introduction, new for the book, begins: Since the age of thirteen, I’ve had a disease I still can’t spell (and I’m determined to keep it that way). Google tells meContinue reading “Read the Title Essay to Borg Like Me”
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Borg Like Me is HERE!
400 copies of Borg Like Me arrived on my doorstep this week! These are the Kickstarter reward copies and copies for the media. The book is now also available from my site here and via Amazon. For the rest of the summer, when you order from Sparks of Fire, you’ll get free shipping and aContinue reading “Borg Like Me is HERE!”
The End of Being Interviews Gareth
I did an interview with the fine feathered freaks at counter-culture ezine, The End of Being: You catalogue so many aspects of the internet’s early history. In “The Electric Cottage: A Flashforward” you cite the experience of your young son, Blake, being totally unaware of the historical newness of the tech he was being raisedContinue reading “The End of Being Interviews Gareth”
First Review of Borg Like Me!
Casey Rae, of The Future of Music Coalition, Adjunct Prof. of Communications, Culture & Technology at Georgetown, and chief contrarian at The Contrarian, has published the first review of Borg Like Me. Hope this is an auspicious sign. Gareth Branwyn is one such pioneer. His birds-eye account of underground media at the dawn of theContinue reading “First Review of Borg Like Me!”
Announcing the Release of Borg Like Me
For Immediate Release July 2, 2014–Sparks of Fire Press is excited to announce the release of Borg Like Me & Other Tales of Art, Eros, and Embedded Systems, a best-of collection and “poor man’s memoir” from cyberculture pioneer and maker movement midwife, Gareth Branwyn. This heavily-illustrated, beautifully-produced book chronicles Branwyn’s personal and professional journey, fromContinue reading “Announcing the Release of Borg Like Me”
Get Borg Like Me NOW!
Want an Advance Reader’s Copy of Borg Like Me? It’s at the printers currently, but you needn’t wait. If you pledged $15 or more during my KS campaign, send me your email and I’ll send you the ARC PDF. If you’re a writer/reviewer and want to get a copy for possible review, ping me andContinue reading “Get Borg Like Me NOW!”
Early Reader-Reviews of Borg Like Me
The early reader-reviews of BLM are starting to come in. The book is at the printer. As soon as it’s in-hand, the pre-order pricing (with free shipping and free ebook version) will end. Get it cheaper while you can. Review snippets: “It’s a big ol’ silky smooth slice of brain pie with emotive crumbles. AnContinue reading “Early Reader-Reviews of Borg Like Me”
Borg Like Me at Curator’s Office
On Thursday, May 15th, I did a reading of Borg Like Me at Curator’s Office @ Studio 1469. It was a near-perfect night and all of the attendees were so enthusiastic and supportive. I read my essay “Tears in the Rain” and excerpts from “The Lemon Song,” “The Internet is Punk Rock!,” and “Mein Führer,Continue reading “Borg Like Me at Curator’s Office”
Come to My Reading THIS Thursday!
From the Curator’s Office Press Release: EAST COAST PREMIERE BOOK READING OF BORG LIKE ME: & Other Tales of Art, Eros and Embedded Systems by GARETH BRANWYN in conjunction with the JONATHAN MONAGHAN: ALIEN FANFARE exhibition PART OF DC’S FORWARD FEST http://www.forwarddc.com C U R A T O R ‘ S O F FContinue reading “Come to My Reading THIS Thursday!”
“Tears in the Rain” Chapbook is Here!
Hot off the presses! My latest chapbook, “Tears in the Rain,” was just delivered from the printers. It looks even lovelier than I imagined. I’m so happy with it. Available to order now. The deal is the same as my “Sucks-Less Writing” guide: $6 US/CND, $9 rest of world. Send a payment to garethbranwyn@mac.com (whichContinue reading ““Tears in the Rain” Chapbook is Here!”
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