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Wizzywig

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They say "What You See Is What You Get"... but Kevin "Boingthump" Pheniclecould always see more than most people.

In the world of phone phreaks, hackers,and scammers, he's a legend.

His exploits are hotly debated: could he really getfree long-distance calls by whistling into a pay phone?

Did his video-gamepiracy scheme accidentally trigger the first computer virus? And did he reallydodge the FBI by using their own wiretapping software against them?

Is he even areal person? And if he's ever caught, what would happen to a geek like him infederal prison?Inspired by the incredible stories of real-life hackers, Wizzygig isthe thrilling tale of a master manipulator - his journey from precociouschild scammer to federally-wanted fugitive, and beyond.

In a world transformedby social networks and data leaks, Ed Piskor's debut graphic novel reminds ushow much power can rest in the hands of an audacious kid with akeyboard.

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Product Details
Top Shelf Productions
1603090975 / 9781603090971
Hardback
741.5
17/07/2012
United States
English
Graphic novels
288 p.
23 cm
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