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May 02, 2008

Protect Your Macintosh Copies Available

In 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 AM30 CommentsView Blog Reactions

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Comments

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.
You're not going to trap me this time Schneier!
I know a 419 scam when I see one!

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


I'll take both :)

Posted by: Pat Cahalan at May 2, 2008 12:10 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


Books requested, e-mail sent. :-)

Posted by: B-Con at May 2, 2008 01:02 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


Email sent, awaiting reply :)

Posted by: Jerry at May 2, 2008 02:29 PM


One copy of E-Mail Security, please. Email sent.

Posted by: Matthew at May 2, 2008 03:08 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


must ... fight ... groupie ... instinct ...


Any left?

Posted by: Thomas at May 3, 2008 07:50 AM


"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).
Or if you'd rather not have a MacPlus, maybe an extra contribution at the parade instead?

Posted by: bradford at May 3, 2008 09:13 PM


I'd love copies of both.

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Posted by: Dinu2008D at May 3, 2008 10:58 PM


Too bad that you're sold out already.
Any chance that you'll publish the books as pdf? (or are they already available somewhere I didn't look yet?)

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


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