Gary Cornell has a PHD in mathematics from Brown University. At various times and among other things he has been a professor, a program director at the National Science Foundation, and a visiting scientist at IBM's Watson Labs. He has written or co-written numerous best-selling and award-winning computer books. Most recently he co-founded Apress (www.apress.com), which under his leadership became one of the largest publishers of books for IT professionals in the world. And he did all this while simultaneously having a truly serious case of the 'gentle madness,' AKA bibliomania.
Geeks like to read – and not only programming books. Most of us read
incessantly. Whether it’s popular science, sci-fi or fantasy, a good
thriller or an occasional popular history book or biography, it’s a
rare geek who isn’t in love with books. And I am no exception, although
I have to confess I am rather an extreme case since my love of books and
eclectic tastes borders on the “gentle madness” aka
“bibliomania.”
What I am going to do in this regular column is feed my habit by highlighting
some of the books I am reading, and (mostly) enjoying. (I will only rarely
write negative reviews; it’s a rare book that I “do not put down
gently but throw across the room with great force” after all.)
Finally, since I remain involved with Apress (www.apress.com), the publishing
company for IT professionals ... (more)
Geeks like to read – and not only programming books. Most of us read
incessantly. Whether it’s popular science, sci-fi or fantasy, a good
thriller or an occasional popular history book or biography, it’s a
rare geek who isn’t in love with books. And I am no exception, although
I have to confess I am rather an extreme case since my love of books and
eclectic tastes borders on the “gentle madness” aka
“bibliomania.”
What I am going to do in this regular column is feed my habit by highlighting
some of the books I am reading, and (mostl... (more)
Gary Cornell has a PHD in mathematics from Brown University. At various times and among other things he has been a professor, a program director at the National Science Foundation, and a visiting scientist at IBM's Watson Labs. He has written or co-written numerous best-selling and award-winning computer books. Most recently he co-founded Apress (www.apress.com), which under his leadership became one of the largest publishers of books for IT professionals in the world. And he did all this while simultaneously having a truly serious case of the 'gentle madness,' AKA bibliomania.
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