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Schneier on SecurityA blog covering security and security technology. « Sky Marshals on the No-Fly List | Main | Schneier Interviews » May 02, 2008Protect Your Macintosh Copies AvailableIn 1994, I published my second book, Protect Your Macintosh. You've probably never heard of it; it died a quiet and lonely death. Going through some boxes, I found a dozen copies of the book: first and, I think, only printing. I'm willing to send one to anyone who wants one for $5 postage. (That's in the U.S. If you're elsewhere, we'll figure out postage.) Please let me know via e-mail if you're interested. And I can assure you that, fourteen years later, there's absolutely nothing of practical value in the book. This offer should only interest collectors. And even them, not that much. I also have seven copies of my third book, E-Mail Security, from 1995, which also has nothing in it of any practical value anymore. Again, $5 for postage. EDITED TO ADD (5/3): Sold out; sorry. Posted on May 02, 2008 at 11:12 AM • 30 Comments • View Blog Reactions To receive these entries once a month by e-mail, sign up for the Crypto-Gram Newsletter. Are you going to sign them before you send them? Signed first editions tend to be worth more especialy with a dedication ;) Posted by: Clive Robinson at May 2, 2008 11:32 AM Not really interested in impractical books, but I'll gladly send over $5 if you mail me your ponytail. Posted by: Eam at May 2, 2008 11:33 AM No, No, No. Posted by: fracai at May 2, 2008 11:46 AM Actually I'd like one for someone I know. Tam at View From the Porch since she has a collection of old Macs. Let me find an postal address and I'll get back to you in email. Posted by: David, Phoenix, AZ at May 2, 2008 11:52 AM Although I'm _not_ from the US, I am a big fan, nevertheless. I'd love to have a copy of Email Security, awesome if you could autograph it too :) Posted by: initrd at May 2, 2008 12:06 PM @Clive wrote "Signed first editions tend to be worth more especialy with a dedication" FWIW, a first edition signed only with author's name is worth more than one with a dedication and author's name. Posted by: Harry at May 2, 2008 12:11 PM Thanks, but I've already got a copy of "E-Mail Security" on the shelf. So you're saying it's time to retire it? Posted by: Mark Mc. at May 2, 2008 12:13 PM I'd love copies of both. Put them next to my copies of Applied Cryptography and Beyond fear. Signing would be awesome, too. Posted by: Thomas hahn at May 2, 2008 12:24 PM I'd be interested in E-Mail Security for hysterical raisins. Posted by: Seth at May 2, 2008 12:33 PM They may not be much useful nor valuable these days, but still have an historical value. I mean, 14 years old in this business is ancient history, isn't it? : ) My suggestion is that you make a couple of PDFs from your sources, upload them to your site and broadcast it so we can all have our copies! I mean, if I was to send you those 5 bucks you ask, I'm sure the package would hit the customs here in Lisbon and I would still had to pay a lot of money to get them home... You know... one's got to be careful with those wicked things from the States.... ; ) Cheers! -- Miguel Posted by: Miguel Almeida at May 2, 2008 01:12 PM "Are you going to sign them before you send them?" Sure. Posted by: Bruce Schneier at May 2, 2008 02:06 PM If there is still a copy of "Protect your Mac" I would love a copy. What do I need to do to get you the $5 and find out if you have a copy? Would you mind signing it too? Kevin Posted by: Kevin Blanchard at May 2, 2008 03:24 PM I may be too late, but I would love to have a copy of this book. Just let me know if I am too late, or what I need to do to get one. Posted by: James at May 2, 2008 03:44 PM Have you ever thought of offering autographed copies of any of your books for a premium price to be donated to the EFF? Or would that be more work than it's worth? Posted by: Rich Wilson at May 2, 2008 03:58 PM "Have you ever thought of offering autographed copies of any of your books for a premium price to be donated to the EFF? Or would that be more work than it's worth?" Now that's a good idea. I just didn't think about it. I have some first editions of Applied Cryptography that I want to give away next. I'll do that. Thanks. Posted by: Bruce Schneier at May 2, 2008 05:23 PM If there's a copy of Email Security left, I'd love to buy an autographed copy. Thanks! Posted by: Brett at May 2, 2008 05:52 PM I'll take a copy of each. Applied Cryptography (signed, please!) also whenever you're ready. Email sent. Posted by: Adam C at May 2, 2008 08:16 PM "That's in the U.S. If you're elsewhere, we'll figure out postage." I'm living in the "elsewhere" (Hong Kong), what'd be the postage? Or the books were already sold-out? Posted by: Island guy at May 3, 2008 08:55 AM I'd take a copy of both... especially if they were signed! Posted by: Mike Hall at May 3, 2008 10:50 AM I will take the mac book and would REALLY like it to be signed. Posted by: Russ at May 3, 2008 03:59 PM I'd like "Protect Your Macintosh". I'll throw in a MacPlus if you sign it (the book, not the mac). Posted by: bradford at May 3, 2008 09:13 PM I'd love copies of both. .................... Dinu Wow, check out this site called ">http://www.fluc.com%3c/a> Posted by: Dinu2008D at May 3, 2008 10:58 PM Too bad that you're sold out already. Posted by: Woo at May 4, 2008 05:06 PM Hey Bruce, I sent an email about this on 5/2 but I didn't get a response. I was just curious if I made the list. Thanks! Bryan Posted by: Bryan Geraghty at May 5, 2008 02:40 PM Amazingly, they appear to be available for purchase on eBay and Amazon.com. Posted by: Thuktun at May 7, 2008 05:43 PM Post a comment
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