Reviews and Interviews

A video review of The Geek Atlas.

ZDNet UK says "The science is accurate, the places well-chosen, the writing clear and to the point. What's not to like?".

The Sunday Times travels the world with The Geek Atlas and was brave enough to include the science.

TechTalk on WRLR has posted the podcast of the interview I did with them on the radio about The Geek Atlas.

InfoWorld incorporates The Geek Atlas into an article about The 12 holy sites of IT.

Slashdot.org gives The Geek Atlas a 10 out of 10 rating and says it's "A fascinating and enjoyable read."

BoingBoing says "The Geek Atlas is a wonderful piece of reading."

LegitReviews reviews The Geek Atlas and says it's "ideal for the curious kid that loves technology or the mom or dad that loves science and traveling."

A short film and article featuring me and The Geek Atlas from the BBC. Plus a review.

BlogCritics reviews The Geek Atlas and recommends it for a rainy Saturday afternoon's armchair traveling.

Forbes.com has an article I wrote with a slide show about The Geek Atlas.

PCWorld has a review and slide show of the book.

NewScientist says "Don't leave home without your guide to 128 places of scientific or technological wonder."

Toolbox.com says that "The genius of this book lies in the science with the travel destinations acting as an added bonus."

Wired/GeekDad's full review says The Geek Atlas is "incredibly informative, accessible, and challenging."

Epinions has a long review that says "You'd better believe it's Highly Recommended!"

The Times (of London) takes a tour around London with The Geek Atlas.

The Irish Times says that The Geek Atlas contains "scintillating geek destinations in 20 countries."

Jerry Pournelle (of Chaos Manor) describes The Geek Atlas as "fascinating."

CraziestGadgets.com writes: "Here’s a three word summary review for you: Cool Book. Buy."

Dr Dobbs Code Talk says that the book is "an inspiring collection of 128 places around the world" and "compelling and well written."

PC Advisor says that The Geek Atlas is "more than accessible for people who have never worn a white coat in their lives" and "It's not just for armchair readers, it's a proper travel book, as well."

Leo Laporte says The Geek Atlas is "really cool" and "a great idea", and "I love this stuff". InfoWorld says "[The Geek Atlas] is a blast."

Wired/GeekDad recommends The Geek Atlas for Father's Day and calls it "amazing".

CNET calls The Geek Atlas "a compendium of locations of true worth in the history of science and tech breakthroughs" and "a fun summer read."

CoolThings.com says The Geek Atlas is "A unique traveler's guide, the book ditches the typical tacky treatment of pop science materials, choosing to address its readers as serious...uhm...geeks."

Steve Gibson of grc.com says The Geek Atlas is "SPECTACULAR."