The actor, humorist, and podcast host reflects on his hollywood status and beyond. John hodgman has 24 books on goodreads with 77846 ratings. Harvard book store welcomes writer, comedian, and actor john hodgman for a discussion of the paperback release of his latest book, vacationland. My first literature professor, michael levine, lectured on death and the compass, and i. The title references his frequent flier program attached to his favorite airline. John hodgman reflects on his mothers death and white privilege hodgman says, the biggest privilege of white privilege is the ability to turn off race and pretend that it is not an issue. Its time to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the release of our first book, the neal pollack anthology of american literature. Youre full, but now theres only a small amount left. It is about a guy who wakes up from a coma with a supernatural ability to predict the future. Books author and comedian john hodgman shares his top 3 book picks.
He discusses the end of the world, and how we can best prepare, with wsjs barbara chai. Naturally, he says, i went for the big rocks, the showy ones. Was the idea of writing history with lies as you do in the areas of my expertise and the new book inspired in some part by the current era of truthiness. He is the author of three new york times bestselling booksthe areas of my expertise, more information than you require, and that is all. He is the author of the areas of my expertise, more information than you require, that is all, and vacationland.
They are all available in paperback form via amazon. Like many people who are hilarious on the surface, hes sensitive and thoughtful, and most of his recommendations are more serious than you might expect. In vacationland, john hodgman turns his pen on himself hodgmans past few books have been jokey compendiums of fake knowledge, but with vacationland hes getting a. I love john hodgmans first book and was very excited to read this one but found it. Watch videos, read interviews, view picture galleries, commentaries, profiles, and more. Although his career as a bestselling author and on the daily show with jon stewart was founded on fake news and invented facts, in 2016 that routine didnt seem as funny to john hodgman. Many fans know him mainly as a correspondent for the daily.
This book details his adventures after his first book. Before he went on television, john hodgman was a humble writer, expert, and former professional literary agent living in new york city. Upgrade to medallion status, the new book by john hodgman. I love everything about this hilarious book except the font size. Writer and daily show commentator john hodgman releases his new book, that is all, this week. John kellogg hodgman born june 3, 1971 is an american author, actor, and humorist. Book 2 of 3 in the complete world knowledge series. John hodgman generally travels from new york, ny, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. After an appearance to promote his books on the daily show, he was invited to return as a contributor, serving as the shows resident expert and. Hes with a friend, the jazz musician jonathan coulton, who has a knack for this kind of thing.
But while death and discomfort underwrite this book, overall the collection has an air of comfortable resignation. Jon stewart although his career as a bestselling author and on the daily show with jon stewart was founded on fake news and invented facts, in 2016 that routine didnt seem as funny to john hodgman anymore. In an age when fake facts are all the rage, john hodgman proves he is a man ahead of his time. John hodgman is currently considered a single author. This is his first shortstory collection, with 17 tales as warm and intelligent as he is. This year, though, i got drawn to a beautifully 70s, first book club edition of. You may know him from his lengthy stint on the daily show with john stewart, his role on hbos bored to death, one of his many bestselling books or his comedy special ragnorak which is now streaming on netflix. Its quite good, as hodgman reflects on the strange nature of his celebrity and the way that its fading.
His second book, more information than you require, contains factually incorrect passages about u. My first book was called the areas of my expertise, and like my new book, it was a collection of fascinating trivia and historical oddities and amazing true facts with the. His voice definitely comes through in his writing as well. In addition to his published written works, such as the areas of my expertise, more information than you require, and that is all, he is known for his personification of a pc in contrast to justin longs personification of a mac in apples get a mac advertising campaign, and for his work as a contributor on. I tend to read about 50ish nonacademic books a year, and so i pick through them for 8 to 10 that i think others would enjoy. John hodgman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The areas of my expertise is a lavish compendium of handy reference tables, fascinating trivia, and sage wisdomall of it completely unresearched, completely undocumented and presumably completely untrue, fabricated by the illuminating, prodigious imagination of john hodgman, certifiable genius. Introduction i love everything about this hilarious book except the font size.
All of them feature, in some way, a typewriter hanks collects them. Aging 30 and 40somethings of a certain demographic like hodgman share a. Here are three titlestwo classic, one topical and newthat hodgman recently read when he wasnt. Author and comedian john hodgman shares his top 3 book picks. This year, though, i got drawn to a beautifully 70s, first book club edition of the dead zone.
Judge john hodgman on saving leftovers from your leftovers. Fortunately, hodgman is a good enough writer to stand on his own. Hodgmans last book vacationland was one of my absolute favorites of 2018, and i couldnt wait to read his new one. Book 1 of 3 in the complete world knowledge series. John kellogg hodgman is an american author, actor, and humorist.
Vacationland is consistently amusing in a dry, almost dada waythe real hookis that its the first book in which hodgman is playing it relatively straight, writing not as the professorially pompous hootowl john hodgman character but as the actual fella with that name. I wrote about this book for the admirable first book childrens literacy project, and ms. In this followup of sorts to vacationland 2017, hodgman continues his storytelling journey through recent career and personal life experiences. The undercover mission that changed our understanding of madness hardcover. If youre a fan of john hodgmans humor, this is the book for you. In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the laws of the city, are taken to the hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in fortyfive days. Invisibility consultant on this american life, advice columnist for mcsweeneys. John hodgman, who is perhaps best known for playing the ornery pc in apple commercials, has written a new book, more information than. Though hodgman has been a bestselling author with his books of fake facts that is all, 2011, etc. In vacationland, john hodgman describes an afternoon he spent building cairns those steepleshaped piles of stones you see along hiking trails. John hodgman listens to disputes between people such as, recently, i want to convert our master bedroom into a dedicated virtual reality space, but my wife is not down and, after listening to arguments from both sides, decides on the issue. Hodgmans past few books have been jokey compendiums of fake knowledge, but with vacationland hes getting a little realer with an achingly.
Join our community of taste explorers to save your discoveries, create inspiring lists, get personalized recommendations, and follow interesting people. After an appearance to promote his books on the daily show, he was invited to return as a contributor, serving as the shows resident expert and deranged millionaire. Judge john hodgman maxfun i wish i had thought of this idea first. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Humorist john hodgman rambles through a new story about aliens, physics, time, space and the way all of these somehow contribute to a. John hodgman is an author, actor, comedian and an allaround intelligent dude.
Presidents, gambling, and the secret underground world of molemen. In this capacity, he has served as the humor editor for the new york times magazine, occasional flight vs. Every year at the end of december, i post a list on facebook of my favorite novels i read that year. Enter your exclusive membership code into any device. The daily show contributor is also the host of the judge john hodgman podcast. In addition to his published written works, such as the areas of my expertise, more information than you require, and that is all, he is known for his personification of a pc in contrast to justin longs personification of a mac in apples get a mac advertising campaign, and for his work as a contributor on comedy centrals the daily show with jon stewart. John hodgmannew york times bestselling author, semifamous personality, deranged millionaire, increasingly elderly husband, father, and human of earthhas written a memoir about his cursed travels through two wildernesses. His first book and accompanying audio narration, the areas of my expertise, a satirical tongueincheek almanac that contains almost no factual. John was a longtime correspondent for the daily show with jon stewart and the pc in those famous mac vs. It hurt my family for me to be away so much, but it didnt matter because i earned the love of a major airline, who awarded me a platinum medallion. He is the host of the popular judge john hodgman podcast and also contributes a weekly column. John hodgman speakers bureau and booking agent info.
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