Ascending to a new level of Geek-dom

I felt like I ascended to a new level of geek-dom today, when I received a signed copy of Charles Petzold’s 3D Programming for Windows from the great man himself. Plans for the new Petzold shrine, featuring a gold-framed copy of CP, his books and various pieces of Roscoe/NYC memorabilia are currently getting fast-tracked. Failing that maybe I should get a tattoo of this on my arm. I can’t wait to read the book.

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David H
Nice one Joseph. At least you didn’t earn any back-handed digs like Atwood got in his.
4/09/2007 3:39:00 PM
Mike Brown
Hey…I didn’t get "Best wishes" on my copy…no fair!
7/09/2007 1:39:00 PM
secretGeek
First thought: wow! That is ultimate geek treasure!!

second thought: he ain’t sellin many copies if he can hand-write a chapter into each one he ships.
23/09/2007 5:45:00 PM
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