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I’ve written and co-written dozens of books over a decades-long career spanning printing history, design, technology, networking, and Apple devices. I’m also actively involved in editing books.

Printing, Type & Design History

• Flong Time, No See Why did typesetters get paid to compose metal type and then throw it away? How did one New York Times printer stay employed for over 50 years on a “job for life”? Why did newspapers print up to 10 editions a day? Why do we use > as a mark of quotation online? How could you avoid an infestation of type lice in your metal type drawers? The answer to these, and many other questions you never knew you had about the history of printing, will be found in Flong Time, No See. Aperiodical Pub. Co., 2026 (in crowdfunding, Feb./Mar. 2026).
• How Comics Are Made: A Visual History from the Drawing Board to the Printed Page How were newspaper comics drawn, engraved, printed, and distributed for over a century? This richly illustrated history traces the entire production pipeline, from an artist’s ink and Ben Day dots to photographic color separation and digital prepress. Foreword by Michael Chabon. Get a signed copy directly from Glenn! Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2025. Originally crowdfunded and published by Aperiodical Pub. Co. in 2024 as How Comics Were Made, sold out.
• Six Centuries of Type & Printing A concise, exhaustive tour from the earliest Chinese and Korean movable type and printing through Gutenberg, the Industrial Revolution, phototypesetting, and the digital era. The first edition was letterpress-printed and accompanied the Tiny Type Museum & Time Capsule kits. Signed copies available. Aperiodical Pub Co. Hardbound with cloth cover and foil stamping; two-color interior. 2nd edition (offset printed), July 2025; 1st edition (letterpress, edition of 425 with slipcase), 2019–2020, sold out.
• Not To Put Too Fine a Point on It Ten deeply researched articles about the unexpected corners of type, printing, and language—from the origin of SHOUTY CAPS to the typeface confusions of the London Underground. Aperiodical Pub Co., 2017. Ebook available. Letterpress edition of 100 numbered copies plus 25 author’s copies; sold out.
• London Kerning: Typographic Perambulations around a City That Remembers A tour of London’s typographic heritage, with special attention to Berthold Wolpe, the German émigré designer whose lettering and typefaces grace everything from Faber & Faber dust jackets to City of London street signs. Aperiodical Pub Co., 2018. Free ebook download (PDF). Print edition sold out.

As Editor

• Shift Happens A monumental three-volume, 1,376-page history of keyboards—from typewriters and teletypes to the real and virtual keys under your fingers right now. I edited the book over several years, working with the author through development into line editing. I also handled production oversight, printing, and logistics. By Marcin Wichary. Editor and production manager, 2018–2024. Sold out.
• Go Computer Now! How Sphere Corporation Invented the Modern Microcomputer—Then Disappeared This fascinating book about a forgotten, important link in personal computer history is told in an engaging style by the author, who conducted dozens of interviews. I acted as developmental editor, helping shape the manuscript into its next phase. By Ben Zotto. Electric Machine Ltd., 2026 (forthcoming).

Take Control Books (Current)

I’m the Executive Editor at Take Control Books. I currently update these titles, regularly revised for the latest operating system releases:

• Take Control of Apple Screen and File Sharing : Share screens and files between Macs and across platforms.
• Take Control of Apple TV : Set up and get the most from Apple’s streaming media box.
• Take Control of Apple Wallet : Manage passes, payment cards, digital keys, and Apple Pay.
• Take Control of Calendar & Reminders : Tame your schedule and to-do lists with Apple’s built-in apps.
• Take Control of FaceTime and Messages : Explore all that you can do with FaceTime, Messages, and Phone on all of Apple’s platfoms.
• Take Control of Find My and AirTags : Track devices, people, and items with Apple’s Find My network.
• Take Control of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 : Navigate the newest features in Apple’s mobile operating systems.
• Take Control of iPhone and iPad Basics : Learn the fundamentals of your iPhone and iPad.
• Take Control of Keep Safe Using Mobile Tech : Stay safe and private when using phones and tablets on the go.
• Take Control of Notes : Unlock the full power of Apple’s Notes app.
• Take Control of Securing Your Apple Devices : Secure your Mac, iPhone, or iPad against attacks from the internet, physical intrusion, and more.
• Take Control of Untangling Connections : This book figuratively cuts through the mess of ports, cables, and protocols, answering hundreds of questions.
• Take Control of Wi-Fi Networking and Security : Set up, optimize, and secure home and office Wi-Fi networks.
• Take Control of Your Apple Account : Expert advice on how to manage your Apple Account—including how to prevent, solve, or work around most common problems.

Older Titles

Technology & Networking

• The Wireless Networking Starter Kit The definitive early guide to setting up and securing Wi-Fi networks on Mac and Windows, written when 802.11b was brand new and “wireless” still sounded futuristic. With Adam C. Engst. Peachpit Press. 2nd edition, 2003; 1st edition, 2003. Free eboook download
• Five-Star Apps: The Best iPhone and iPad Apps for Work and Play A curated guide to the best apps for the iPhone and iPad in the early days of the App Store, with capsule reviews organized by task—productivity, creativity, health, travel, and entertainment. Peachpit Press, 2010 (ISBN 0321751434).

Magazines & Anthologies

From 2012 to 2014, The Magazine offered unique features published weekly to an app and the web. I was the editor and (from 2013) the publisher.

• The Magazine: The Book (Year One) A selection of the best features from the first year of The Magazine, the digital publication for curious people from 2012 to 2014. Aperiodical Pub Co., 2014. Hardcover, sold out; free ebook available.
• The Magazine: Complete Archives (2012–2014) All 58 issues—roughly 500,000 words and 300 non-fiction stories from 150 authors. An eclectic archive spanning technology, culture, science, and creativity. Aperiodical Pub Co., 2015. Ebook available.

Scanning, Print Production & Web Design

• Real World Scanning and Halftones The standard professional reference for getting the best results from scanners and digital halftone output. Covered everything from drum scanners and Photo CD to Photoshop curves and stochastic screening. With Stephen F. Roth (all), David Blatner (all), and Conrad Chavez (3rd edition). Peachpit Press. 3rd edition, 2004; 2nd edition, 1998; 1st edition, 1993.
• Real World Adobe GoLive The comprehensive guide to Adobe’s visual web editor, covering site management, CSS, JavaScript actions, QuickTime integration, and collaborative workflows—back when WYSIWYG editors were how most designers built the web. With Jeff Carlson. Peachpit Press. GoLive 6, 2002; GoLive 5, 2000; GoLive 4, 1999.
• Web Site Graphics series / Web Design Basics Visual sourcebooks of web design principles illustrated with dozens of real-world site examples from the late 1990s web. Originally published in three volumes in 1999 with the subtitle Best Work from the Web as Typography, Color, and Navigation. Combined in 2002 as Web Design Basics. With Jeff Carlson and Toby Malina. Rockport Publishers, 1999/2002).

Take Control Books (Retired Titles)

• A Practical Guide to Networking, Privacy, & Security and Connect & Secure Your iPhone & iPad : Comprehensive mobile-security guide for iPhone and iPad. Published in several editions from iOS 8 through iOS/iPadOS 13. (First edition as Take Control of iPhone and iPod touch Networking and Security [iOS 4, 2011]; final edition as Connect amp; Secure [2019].)
• Take Control of Your M-Series Mac : Navigate the transition from Intel to Apple silicon.
• Take Control of Slack Basics : Designed to get people up to speed on Slack for team communication; published across four editions.
• Take Control of Zoom : Master video meetings in the pandemic era and beyond.
• Take Control of Cryptocurrency : Understand blockchain, wallets, and digital currencies.
• Take Control of Working from Home Temporarily : The 2020 pandemic quick-start guide to remote work.
• Take Control of BBEdit : Go beyond the exhaustive manual with scenarios and use cases for Bare Bones’ legendary text editor.
• Take Control of Tiger : Peachpit Press print edition, 2005.
• Take Control of Your AirPort Network : Peachpit Press print edition, 2004.
• Take Control of Panther, Vol. 1 : Peachpit Press print edition, 2004.
• Take Control of Your 802.11n AirPort Network : 11 editions, 2004–2014. The long-running guide to Apple’s base stations.
• Take Control of Sharing Files in Panther / Tiger / Leopard : Multiple editions, 2004–2007. File sharing across Mac OS X releases.
• Take Control of Your Wi-Fi Security : Multiple editions. Lock down your wireless network.
• Take Control of Your Domain Name : 2006. Register, configure, and manage your own domain.