![]() He uncovers the secret data warehouses where our online selves are stored, peels back the wires that transport us across the globe, reveals its mammoth hubs and surprising alley-ways, explaining what the Internet actually is, where it is, how it got there - and, yes, what happens when it breaks. In Tubes Andrew Blum takes us on a gripping backstage tour of the real but hidden world of the Internet, introducing us to the remarkable clan of insiders and eccentrics who own, design and run it everyday. where is that exactly? And who's in charge again? And what if it breaks? ![]() Our careers, our relationships, our selves, all of them are out there - online. Home to the most important and intimate aspects of our lives. Full of memorable images that make its complex architecture easier to comprehend' Observer Excels at rooting the Internet in real-world locations. ![]() Even the most geek-wary of readers will enjoy' Independent The year's most original and stimulating 'travel' book. Click here to purchase from Rakuten Kobo Tubes: Behind the Scenes at the Internet by Andrew Blum is. ![]()
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