fiction files redux discussion

. . . well, jimbo's new book is officially non-fiction, but i wanted to alert everybody to a sneak peak of "adland; searching for the meaning of life on a branded planet," here:

http://threeguysonebook.blogspot.com/...

. . . feel free to spread a little fictionphile love for jim on the blog comments at three guys, too . ..

I'm reading Adland. Enjoying it. Having a lot of thoughts. Anyone else started it yet?

. . .i've read hilarious bits and pieces . . .still need to buy it . . . jimbo's book trailer is one of the best i've ever seen . . .if you haven't seen it, check it out:

http://www.threeguysonebook.com/2009/...

Yeah...his inspired me to change my approach in doing a book trailer. You should buy it. The whole thing is funny from beginning to end.

I also did a review if you want to know more. I have never laughed so hard for a book that was placed in the business section.

I also discovered some new things about the advertising business that like everything else, it is not just Madison Avenue folks that are coming up with concepts, it seems like viewers, especially You tube viewers decide whatever to let the ad live or kill it.

If you want, again, check out my review. I tried to make it as funny as the book itself. It is a damn good review!

I just finished the book and I really enjoyed it. In some ways it was depressing, in others somewhat uplifting and hopeful. This is the type of book that makes you think, or perhaps forces thoughts and ideas into your head because it's subject matter is directly relevant to your life and your day to day tasks.

Hell, i was watching an episode of the daily show on hulu before work and started critiquing an Ad that played (and I don't know anything about advertising besides what Adland taught me).

There is a lot here to discuss, much of it philosophical. Can't wait to hear what others think.