Tonight I saw John Hodgman read from his new book The Areas of My Expertise at Cody’s Books — I took photos and video. The photos are after the jump; the videos are as follows. Here is his introduction; this is his explanation of the hobo uprising after the Great Depression (after Hodgman tagged the inside of Cody’s with his hobo *gang signs*); this is his recital of a hobo poem. It was hilarious, and Hodgman is whipsmart and adorable; musical accompaniment was provided by his partner.

More photos are after the jump. Event previously posted on Metblogs by Derek.
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