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Photos: The art of being a Mac fan

"The Cult of Mac," recently released by No Starch Press, illustrates a culture of Apple Computer devotees still very alive.

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The art of being a Mac fan

"The Cult of Mac," recently released by No Starch Press, illustrates a culture of Apple Computer devotees still very alive. How so-called Macheads reveal their allegiance is a matter of artistic expression.

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'The Cult of Mac' cover

The art of being a Mac fan

French photographer Christophe Jobic got a friend (who customizes helmets for Formula One racers) to replace his iBook's white paint with a swirl of color. After about three weeks and 15 coats, he can finally call the laptop "just mine."

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Jobic's iBook

The art of being a Mac fan

Macworld conference attendees wait for hours outside San Francisco's Moscone Center to get a glimpse of Apple CEO Steve Jobs' keynote speech.

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Macworld attendees await Jobs' keynote

The art of being a Mac fan

Designer Gavin Robb envisions a globe-like Mac desktop.

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Global Mac

The art of being a Mac fan

Web designer Doug Hardman says he almost got a free PowerBook laptop for his colorful shoulder tatoo.

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Doug Hardman's tatoo

The art of being a Mac fan

MacAquarium founder Carl Blake has rescued many iMacs from the dump for a second life as a colorful fish habitat.

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iMac aquarium

The art of being a Mac fan

Just before 2002's Macworld, fan site Spymac featured a video supposedly of a new Apple PDA called the iWalk.

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iWalk on Spymac

The art of being a Mac fan

Musician Randy Nauert says he brings his dog, Valentina, to Macworld every year. They sleep in his car; most hotels don't sleep canines.

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Randy and Valentina