Comments on: Book Stuff, Version 1

By: Katie Miller

Katie Miller — Fri, 16 Sep 2005 17:37:49 +0000

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #29 in Books as of 10:35M 9/16/05. Just...wow.

Hi John, Can't wait to read it, but if you don't mind, I'm going to wait and see if Kepler's Books in Menlo Park resurrects itself (finger's crossed). And then I hope you can make an appearance there! Best of luck, Katie

By: Jeff De Cagna

Jeff De Cagna — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 17:48:37 +0000

John, please keep us posted about your plans to be in DC.

By: John

John — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 05:41:09 +0000

As I had commented before, I got the book on Tuesday and finished it Wednesday... A pretty good read. I most enjoyed the history of the prior "search" engines, especially AltaVista. I remember AltaVista being the "Google" of its day. I think the history of AltaVista is almost as twisted as Palm's! Funny and fun to read about Excite ... and that they are literally history and kids today don't remember them (or Netscape, the company!) or the madness!

Also, the industry is still moving on "Netscape Time" compared to the publishing world - Louis Monier is mentioned on p. 163 that he is at eBay now... but we all know now that he is going to Google!

BusinessWeek's review is available online at:
How Google Got Its Groove
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/05_38/b3951149.htm

By: Michael Edmonds

Michael Edmonds — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 21:03:19 +0000

Just received a complimentary copy from Penguin – - desk copy for ordering 90 for a class I’m teaching this fall at the University of Wisconsin. So it’s definitely making its way into people’s hands this week. Congratulations!

By: Andy Nardone

Andy Nardone — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 16:05:46 +0000

Your excitement/anxiety is palpable and really great to feel. I know you want the book received well but I hope nothing anyone might say gives you greater satisfaction than the simple realization that from your hard work and dedication you’ve produced a book you’re proud of. Can’t wait to read it.

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 15:55:42 +0000

Congrats – I can’t wait to read it! I’ve had your book pre-ordered since May 13 and Amazon says it will ship on September 10th – 13th.

By: Nate

Nate — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 15:22:39 +0000

Congrats, John. All the best.

By: Matt Cutts

Matt Cutts — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 07:45:41 +0000

I snagged a copy earlier today and I can’t put it down. I’m about halfway done. I’m sure I’ll have more to say when I’m done, but I’ve really enjoyed it so far.

By: google.dirson.com

google.dirson.com — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 07:08:25 +0000

Amazon’s just reported the book was shipped:

The following items were included in this shipment:
———————————————————————
Qty Item Price Shipped Subtotal
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1 The Search: How Google and It $17.13 1 $17.13

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Item Subtotal: $17.13
Shipping & Handling: $8.98

Total: $26.11

estimated delivery date: October 11, 2005

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 05:57:15 +0000

Congrats, John. I recently published a book in Japanese called “The Search Engine Wars”, and let me tell you, checking Amazon sales rankings is highly addictive. I got up to 364 on amazon.co.jp for the very briefest of moments. Was at 1,417 last I checked (uh, 30 seconds ago..). Here’s to hoping you can break into the top 100. Any plans for a Japanese translation? I know it would sell here–just do me a favor and wait a year or so, eh?