A LIST Apart: For People Who Make Websites

No. 262

Authors: H: Craig Hockenberry

Craig Hockenberry

Craig is responsible for the secret control panels at Iconfactory.com and StockIcons.com. He also writes software. When he’s not gently caressing his new iPhone, he’s probably writing something for furbo.org.

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