Elon Musk

Name: Elon Musk
Brand: Simon & Schuster Australia
SKU: 9781761422614
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By Walter Isaacson

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Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson delves into the life of the visionary entrepreneur behind Tesla, SpaceX, and other groundbreaking ventures. The book explores Musk's childhood, his early career struggles, and the innovations that have shaped his extraordinary journey. It's a detailed portrait of a complex personality driven by an unyielding quest to revolutionise industries and push the boundaries of human achievement.
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Elon Musk

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From the author of Steve Jobs and other bestselling biographies, this is the astonishingly intimate story of the most fascinating and controversial innovator of our era—a rule-breaking visionary who helped to lead the world into the era of electric vehicles, private space exploration, and artificial intelligence. Oh, and took over Twitter.

Australian Financial Review Top 20 Read for 2023

Walter Isaacson provides an unprecedented and deeply personal look into the life of Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of companies such as Tesla and SpaceX. The book delves into Musk’s formative years in South Africa, where he was subjected to brutal bullying, contributing to the complex psyche that would shape his future endeavours. Isaacson takes readers through Musk's tumultuous relationship with his father, an enigmatic engineer whose influence left enduring scars on Musk's emotional world.

As the narrative moves forward, it portrays Musk's evolution into a driven, ambitious man possessing an extraordinary capacity for risk-taking and a flair for dramatic, larger-than-life undertakings. These traits made him both admired for his genius and scorned for his volatile behaviour. His relentless pursuit of innovation led to monumental achievements, such as SpaceX’s landmark rocket launches and Tesla’s revolution in the automotive industry.

The book covers significant milestones in Musk’s career, particularly focusing on the eventful year of 2022. This period saw SpaceX launching thirty-one rockets into orbit, Tesla selling a million cars, and Musk emerging as the world’s richest individual. Despite these successes, Musk was candid about his need to move away from a perpetually crisis-driven mindset. Yet, concurrently, he was clandestinely acquiring shares of Twitter, a platform he viewed as the ultimate playground—a sentiment rooted in his childhood struggles with bullying.

For two years, Isaacson followed Musk closely, attending meetings, walking through factories, and conducting numerous interviews with Musk and those who know him best—family, friends, colleagues, and even adversaries. This comprehensive access resulted in a revealing inside story that paints Musk as a figure of both immense triumphs and intense personal turmoil.

Elon Musk addresses a pivotal question: Are the very demons that drive Musk, characterised by his dramatic intensity and insatiable quest for achievement, also the forces that render him capable of spearheading groundbreaking innovations? Through vivid storytelling and keen insights, Isaacson crafts a compelling biography that is as captivating as the man himself.

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Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson is praised as a fast-paced and comprehensive biography, providing a detailed look into the life of the tech mogul. Reviewers highlight the book's thoroughness, fascinating anecdotes, and balanced portrayal, capturing both Musk's brilliance and his complex personality. It's noted for being an engaging read despite its lengthy format, offering an in-depth understanding of Musk's influences and impact.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761422614

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 September 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Australia

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 688

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About the Author

Walter Isaacson is the bestselling author of biographies of Jennifer Doudna, Leonardo da Vinci, Steve Jobs, Benjamin Franklin, and Albert Einstein. He is a professor of history at Tulane and was CEO of the Aspen Institute, chair of CNN, and editor of Time. He was awarded the National Humanities Medal in 2023. Visit him at Isaacson.Tulane.edu.