The Internet is a Playground |  | Author: David Thorne
Publisher: Fontaine Press
Category: Book
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Pages: 226
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Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5 x 0.7
ISBN: 0980672929
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Publication Date: December 1, 2009
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David Thorne has quickly established himself as the world’s leading internet troublemaker. Since his emailed efforts to settle an overdue bill with a drawing of a spider achieved massive worldwide online exposure in 2008, millions of people have followed Thorne’s hilarious exchanges with unwitting victims reported via the mainstream media, online and email inboxes globally. Thorne’s razor-sharp writings, compiled in his first book “The Internet is a Playground” say something about everyday life we can all relate to. “If the internet had a heart, David Thorne would be it’s mitral valve.” Mil Millington, Author, ‘Things My Girlfriend and I Have Argued About’ “There is usually a fine line between genius and insanity but in this case it has become very blurred. Some of the funniest and most clever writing I have read in years.” Terrance Fielding, WIRED Magazine “I laughed so hard and uncontrollably I could hardly breath. Reading this on public transport is not a good idea!” Kate Huchinson, editor, Penthouse magazine “David Thorne’s wit is as sharp, and often as cutting, as a scalpel. Hilarious and brilliant.” Dave Masters, editor, The Sun Newspaper “..one the most entertaining and interesting writers in years.” Matthew Moore, editor, Telegraph.co.uk
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 Left people howling May 19, 2010
D.N.
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought three copies and spread them around my office. All day you'd hear people bursting out laughing at their desks and see emails come through saying "Concentrate and ask again.". All in all, a completely brilliant book!
 Great material but nothing you can't read for free January 27, 2010
Arnold G. Tijerina III (Moreno Valley, CA)
20 out of 23 found this review helpful
I love David Thorne's material. He's a brilliant and hilarious writer and how he strings along people in these email conversations is beyond me. If you're not familiar with his website 27b/c [...], you should check it out. That being said, there is nothing in this book that you can't read on his website for free, which disappointed me and made me feel like I wasted my money (although I'm sure that David is appreciative).I gave it a four star for the MATERIAL. If you haven't read his stuff, you'll die laughing. However, for fans of Mr. Thorne who are familiar with his website, just read his website and save your money. He offers nothing new in this book.
Like the person before me said... August 5, 2010
W. Wilson
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
While you get virtually nothing new out of this book that you can get on 27b/6, I feel like this was worth it. Part of the fun of David Thorne is trying to explain to your friends about what he does. Of course, that means that you naturally bog down most of his anecdotes because they're meant to be read, not retold. It's also great for when your internet goes out, I guess, or for reading his antics in a place where you may not have access to a computer. And, finally, if you know somebody who just don't have time to go to the website but are interested in the material. I don't think more David Thorne is a bad thing, he earned my money.
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