Wizzywig

An excellent read form a master storyteller. The black & white artwork is gorgeous. Each character looks different from one another, which isn't always the case with cartooning of this sort. The art will draw you into the book but the story will keep you turning the page. I'd highly recommend this book!

I loved seeing the various hacks and scams that Kevin (the protagonist) did during his days of freedom. I almost didn't care if there was a story involved. I want more hacks and scams. Mr. Piskor, if you read these reviews, can you please create an appendix graphic novel of various hacks and scams because your drawings and explanations made it both fun and comprehensible to read about them. I was absorbed in the first 2/3 of the book and then realized that indeed there was a higher story holding this book together, and it will not disappoint. What makes it even better is that this is not some vacuous novel of scams and brutality with no meaning involved. It might be too much to ask that Kevin be more like a populist Robin Hood fighting corporate greed, but what we have is a hero that defies a simple explanation. It is difficult to relate to Kevin, but that isn't the point. The shift from Kevin to our legal system seems to be the point. Thoroughly good book, and seemingly well researched.

If you've read much about computer enthusiasts back when computing was rare, you'll recognize some of the tales told in this story. It's a fictionalized amalgam of different famous hacker stories, tied into a narrative. Wizzywig is the name of the hero of the story, a guy who can't stop finding ways to beat the systems placed in front of him. From scamming pizza to stealing phone calls to rigging radio contests, Wizzywig can't help himself and it sometimes gets him into trouble. The story is fun, if somewhat depressing sometimes. The artwork is clean and visually interesting. The book cover is also cool, looking like an old Mac. It looks cool on your shelf. Recommended, especially for people with an interest in the computing of the 70s and 80s.

This is what you need to know about this book: I had intended to chip away at reading this graphic novel over a week or so, and instead tore through it in one sitting. "Wizzywig" is a story about a child prodigy hacker, who keeps getting into more and more trouble. If you enjoyed movies like "WarGames or "Hackers," the subject matter is going to appeal to you. That's not to say that this is a "large" story - it's very much the story of the main character, and it's a compelling story. I liked the art, I liked the story, I can't wait to read Ed Piskor's next collected story. Also, extra points for the packaging on this volume. The cover might look plain as a digital image, but the actual book looks like it was plucked out of my grade school computer lab.

Finally god my hands on Wizzywig. It's one of my all-time favorites. I love everything about it, even the bookbinding is super impressive. Love you Ed. Miss you man.

Full disclosure I’m a fan of Ed Piskor. This was a harrowing story that highlights some serious issues. The artwork is great, dialogue is great. All around well worth the time and money. You should buy it and read it.

Very fun read. Interesting stuff. The stories about his hacks are fascinating and the legal/prison side is great too. Book did a good job of presenting the main character fairly--presented his super hero (or evil villain)-like exploits without lionizing him.

I am not much of a reader but when I heard someone recommending it I decided to purchase it. I found it a great story with an unexpected twist at the end. If you are a computer person and a graphic novel person I would recommend this book.

Storie ben orchestrate, finiture di pregio, citazioni e riferimenti a gogo. Un enorme fan-service a tutti gli smanettoni del mondo ;)

Me encantó! De verdad es una joya

Une BD sur le monde des hackers, ce n'est pas si courant. Et quelques pages où on voit passer Steve Jobs et son acolyte Wozniak. C'est bien dessiné, intéressant, voire éducatif, une sorte de mini saga de l'époque où les ordinateurs n'avaient que des lecteurs de disquettes… Ce livre est rare et peu connu : avis aux collectionneurs. En anglais, mais lecture abordable.

I originally downloaded this as an ebook, but after only a few pages I knew this was something special and ordered it from Amazon. Wizzywig is a great story following a young man who's essentially a blend of a handful of famous computer hackers and phone phreaks. The story mirrors numerous real life cases and the artwork is great - this book really is a labour of love by Ed Piskor. From the contents to the STUNNING hardback cover (trust me, you'll smile from ear to ear the first time you pick it up), Wizzywig is a real treat for anyone interested in the history of the phone and computer hacking scenes. 5 STARS!

The book is interesting but the publishing is terrible. If you have a Kindle, the pages are almost unreadable because of the HUGE white space around the drawings. The book is readable with the Kindle App on a 10" tablet. Otherwise, the experience is nearly painful