Congrats to Mark for another great read! A good friend of Yoe Books, Mark Frauenfelder has a new book out, Made by Hand. You’ll see Mark’s affable photo on the cover below.

The publisher, Porfolio/Penguin describes the pro-Do It Yourself manifesto as such:

“DIY is a direct reflection of our basic human desire to invent and improve, long suppressed by the availability of cheap, mass-produced products that have drowned us in bland convenience and cultivated our most wasteful habits. Frauenfelder spent a year trying a variety of offbeat projects such as keeping chickens and bees, tricking out his espresso machine, whittling wooden spoons, making guitars out of cigar boxes, and doing citizen science with his daughters in the garage. His whole family found that DIY helped them take control of their lives, offering a path that was simple, direct, and clear. Working with their hands and minds helped them feel more engaged with the world around them.

“Frauenfelder also reveals how DIY is changing our culture for the better. He profiles fascinating ‘alpha makers’ leading various DIY movements and grills them for their best tips and insights.”

Reviewers are calling this a “must-read book” and “an absolutely fascinating read.” Order Marks’ book here now.

Mark is a multi-talented “alpha maker” himself, besides editing magazines, writing books, and being a co-editor for boingboing, he’s a brilliant illustrator and provided a terrific pinup for my new book Dan DeCarlo’s Jetta-he did it himself!