By Mark Brett Independent Reviewer

Title: iPod & iTunes HACKS
Author: Hadley Stern
Publisher: O'Reilly
ISBN: 0-596-00778-7

There is much written about the iPod and iTunes, but very little that really gets under bonnet until now.
This book has enough to keep the most argdent iPod fan amused for hours. The book adopts the proven and popular
"hacks" format, a collection of self contained tips and tricks, cross linked where necessary. Where else can
you find the pin-outs for the iPod remote control? Hack 12 explains. The book covers many aspects of hardware
and software development. Some of the projects are ambitious, such as integrating your iPod into your car,
complete with how to make a custom centre console from scratch!

The book is crammed with useful hints and tips, anyone who wants to do something unusual with their ipod, will
find useful information on the hardware and software interfaces. The book also has a linkd website at:
http://digitalmedia.oreilly.com/pub/a/oreilly/digitalmedia/2004/10/28/ipoditunes_hcks.html

A well illustrated, clearly written and well thought out book suitable for the curious through to the experimenter.