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Off: The Day the Internet Died Chris Colin

Off: The Day the Internet Died By Chris Colin

Off: The Day the Internet Died by Chris Colin


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Summary

One day all the screens went dark-and we couldn't even post about it.

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Off: The Day the Internet Died: A Bedtime Fantasy by Chris Colin

We all dream about it: a life free of scrolling, tweeting, liking, faving, streaming, replying, apologizing for not replying, and other assaults on our poor, saturated brains. But what would an analog world actually look like? Chris Colin, author of What to Talk About, paints a picture that's a little Edenic and a little demented. Un-barraged by celeb gossip and political news, we begin to notice nature again. We take walks, stare at the clouds, and listen to podcasts consisting of our own thoughts. Snapchatting gives way to endless rounds of Go Fish. Minecraft is a game involving sticks and leaves. We talk to our neighbors- not about the TV shows we're streaming-and occasionally we fall in love. Delivered in a pitch-perfect, tongue-in-cheek biblical style, this little book imagines an alternate reality that will hit home in our tech-addled worlds. Rinee Shah's playful illustrations perfectly capture the absurdity of life reflected in our screens. Whether you're addicted to tech or not, you'll see something of yourself when you put down your phone and pick up this smart, funny book.

Off: The Day the Internet Died Reviews

So funny and so necessary. For humanity to stay sane, this must be read like the Bible. -Dave Eggers, author of The Captain and the Glory

A beautiful, hilarious children's book (for grownups). It's funny and smart and if you don't like it you must still have dial-up. OFF is the bedtime story our Internet-addled brains dream of. I love this book.-Wendy MacNaughton, artist/illustrator/journalist, Salt Fat Acid Heat, The Gutsy Girl, and Meanwhile in San Francisco.

I did not know how badly I needed this weird and hilarious book until I read it. I laughed harder reading this than I do at most things. And, honestly, I'm a pretty hard laugher. -Carson Ellis, author and illustrator, Home and Du Iz Tak?

About Chris Colin

CHRIS COLIN'S writing has appeared in the 'New York Times Magazine', 'Pop-Up Magazine', 'Saveur', 'Outside', 'Wired', 'Smithsonian', and 'Best American Science and Nature Writing'. He is the author, most recently, of 'What to Talk About', 'What Really Happened to the Class of '93', and 'Blindsight'. He co-wrote 'This Is Camino', which was nominated for a James Beard Award. He lives in San Francisco, CA. RINEE SHAH'S work spans multiple mediums, from music videos to mobile apps. Her clients include 'Apple', 'The New York Times', 'Facebook', 'Fendi', 'O Magazine', 'Fitbit', and 'Simon & Schuster'. She is the author and illustrator of 'The Made-Up Words Project', a visual dictionary of made-up words. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.

Additional information

GOR011539582
9783791386874
3791386875
Off: The Day the Internet Died: A Bedtime Fantasy by Chris Colin
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Prestel
20210304
32
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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