AN ARMY OF DAVIDS REVIEW from Rand Simberg: “For only seventeen bucks plus shipping, as a valuable glimpse of the future, it’s a bargain. But it could be an even better deal–Amazon should bundle it with a slingshot.”

And yes, as one of his commenters suggests, Rand and I should probably do a whole book on space.

Meanwhile, reader Ryan Mass emails:

I just pre-ordered your book in appreciation for your good work. To wit:

1) Your book recommendations are excellent. Because of you I have read The Singularity is Near and Self-Made Man, and regularly read Day by Day. Each is very well-written, thought provoking, and enjoyable.

2) I enjoy your podcasts. They’re great to listen to while I work out at home.

3) Of course the blog and all its links are invaluable. I look forward to reading what the book has to say.

Hey, buy it because it’s the right height to prop up your coffee table — I’m an author, we’re not choosy about the reasons . . . .

But seriously, thanks for all the support on the book. I really appreciate it. I tried to make it more than a Maureen Dowd stapler-job (though there were moments when I appreciated the virtues of that approach. . .) and I hope that people like it.