Acknowledgements
| This book wouldn't exist if it weren't for Arne Hurty and Barbara Assadi of San Francisco's BayCreative. You two are a constant inspiration, and I am so happy we are working together. Jonathan Woolson, principal of thinkplaydesign, crafted the layouts in Adobe InDesign. Your attention to detail staggers. You've done more than make this book gorgeous; you've made it better. Jeff Carlson, a veteran Mac journalist and managing editor of the legendary TidBITS (www.tidbits.com), sprinted out of the bullpen in the late innings to assist with revisions of the iMovie HD and iDVD chapters. You have a fierce fastball, my friend, and I thank you. And I thank you, Emily Glossbrenner, for the meticulous index. At Peachpit Press, my thanks to Cliff Colby, Myrna Vladic, Scott Cowlin, Kim Lombardi, Sara Todd, Damon Hampson, Mimi Heft, Marjorie Baer, Nancy Ruenzel, and indeed, to everyone who labors on Eighth Street. You're the best. My thanks and respect go to the Apple engineers and product managers behind iLife '06. Thanks to Louise Ping, Xander Soren, Greg Scallon, Paul Towner, Grace Kvamme, Josh Fagans, Marc Dubresson, Peter Lowe, and Steve Jobs. Then there's the home front. Maryellen, I will cherish our love forever. Toby and Judy, thank you for hugs, love, and listening when I've needed them the most. Terry, thank you for forcing me to remember: AABA. I'm honored to play in The Retsyns. Robin and Bruce: I miss you! Bob, my radio buddy: let's do Libby's. And Mimi, Violet, Coco: you're my four-pawed pals. Another group of friends has provided support and immeasurable amounts of inspiration this past year. Cate, Rita, Sharon, Deborah, Stuart, Laurie, Amy, Karen, Karin, Caitlin, Bruno, Elin, Laura, Shawn, Ken, Chris, Christy, Kelli Craig, Gina, Art, John, Jan, Jinx, Victoria, and Von, among many more. You mean the world to me. Thanks also to BV and to Laura Ingram; to Keri Walker and Derrick Mains; to Mitch and everyone at MCN; to Pierre, Laura, Chuck, Rennie, and Hope; and to Sophie, my sweet iPoodle. And to Karmen. Thank you for leaving laughter behind. Jim Heid |
