Steve Jobs

Name: Steve Jobs
Brand: Little, Brown Book Group
SKU: 9781408703748
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The Exclusive Biography

By Walter Isaacson

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Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson is a comprehensive biography that delves into the life of the visionary co-founder of Apple Inc. The book explores Jobs's unique personality, his creative genius, and his significant impact on the tech industry and personal computing. It reveals both his professional triumphs and personal challenges, providing an in-depth look at his journey and legacy.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by innovators who blend creativity and technology, and if you wish to gain insight into the life of one of the most influential entrepreneurs of our time. This biography offers a compelling look at the successes, failures, and personality of a visionary who revolutionised multiple industries.

Steve Jobs

* An extraordinary book which gives us a unique insight into the life and thinking of the man who has single-handedly transformed the way we live today

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From bestselling author Walter Isaacson comes Steve Jobs, the landmark biography of the iconic Apple co-founder. This compelling narrative delves deep into the very essence of one of the most influential figures of our time. From illuminating his visionary work to detailing his personal triumphs and tribulations, Isaacson crafts an extraordinary account, revealing the many facets of Jobs' life that shaped the man who brought us the Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, and iPad.

Isaacson's biography of Steve Jobs is meticulously drawn from three years of exclusive and unprecedented interviews conducted with Jobs himself, along with extensive interviews with over a hundred family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues. This comprehensive portrayal provides an intimate, inside look at Jobs' relentless drive, creative genius, passionate leadership, and sometimes controversial personality. It chronicles his early ventures, including the founding of Apple in his parents' garage, his departure and subsequent success with NeXT and Pixar, and his transformative return to Apple, which positioned him as the greatest innovator of his generation.

The narrative does not shy away from Job’s complex personality. It explores his visionary spirit and capacity for innovation while also covering his intense perfectionism and sometimes difficult personal and professional relationships. By weaving together anecdotes and personal insights, Steve Jobs paints a vivid picture of a man whose pursuit of excellence revolutionised six major industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing.

The inclusion of never-before-seen materials, personal recollections, and detailed accounts of each product launch and personal milestone invites readers into the multifaceted world of Steve Jobs. Isaacson's writing brings forth the ethos of a man who believed deeply in the power of integrating creativity with technology to build products that brought pure, profound joy to their users.

Steve Jobs is not merely a chronicle of a life but an exhaustive manifestation of the principles of ingenuity, perseverance, and the relentless belief in the power to change the world. It serves as an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs, technological enthusiasts, and anyone who seeks to understand the confluence of artistry and technological mastery that defined Jobs' legacy.

This definitive biography captures the essence of an average man who believed in an absolute vision, reshaping not just an industry, but the world as we know it. Walter Isaacson provides readers with a rare, comprehensive look at the life of Steve Jobs, bridging the gap between myth and reality and offering an unparalleled perspective on a true pioneer of our times.

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Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson is highly praised for its thorough and candid portrayal of Apple's co-founder. Reviewers commend its detailed exploration of Jobs's intense personality and innovative spirit, although some find the subject's flaws a bit under-examined. The narrative is engaging, providing insightful business lessons while celebrating Jobs's creative genius.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408703748

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 October 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Illustration: Section: 16, b/w photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 50.0mm

Width: 164.0mm

Height: 238.0mm

Weight: 940g

Pages: 656

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About the Author

Walter Isaacson began his career in journalism at The Sunday Times. He joined TIME in 1978 and served as a political correspondent, national editor and editor of new media before becoming the magazine's editor in 1996. He became Chairman and CEO of CNN in 2001, and then president and CEO of the Aspen Institute in 2003. He was appointed by President Obama to be the Chairman of the Broadcasting Board of Governors in 2009. Walter Isaacson was educated at Oxford University, as a Rhodes Scholar, at Pembroke College.