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About the book
Whether they’ve seen Aaron Sorkin and Danny Boyle’s Steve Jobs movie, read Walter Isaacson’s biography, or just own an iPhone, this graphic novel retelling of the Apple innovator’s life will capture the imaginations of the legions of readers who live and breathe the technocentric world Jobs created.
Told through a combination of black-and-white illustrations and handwritten text, this fast-paced and entertaining biography in graphic format presents the story of the ultimate American entrepreneur, the man who brought us Apple Computer, Pixar, Macs, iPods, iPhones, and more.
Jobs’s remarkable life reads like a history of the personal technology industry. He started Apple Computer in his parents’ garage and eventually became the tastemaker of a generation, creating products we can’t live without. Through it all, he was an overbearing and demanding perfectionist, both impossible and inspiring. Capturing his unparalleled brilliance, as well as his many demons, Jessie Hartland’s engaging biography illuminates the meteoric successes, devastating setbacks, and myriad contradictions that make up the extraordinary life and legacy of the insanely great Steve Jobs.
Here's the perfect book for any teen interested in STEM topics, especially tech.
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What readers say about ‘Steve Jobs’
Bill Gates on Steve Jobs
“List of books Bill Gates read in 2012.”
Ed Zschau on Steve Jobs
“Ed Zschau mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.”
Chris Fussell on Steve Jobs
“"Really did a good job of capturing the way that an innovation leader’s mind works."”
George Raveling on Steve Jobs
“"[When I read this book] I was so blown away. I had underlined about three-quarters of the book."”
Ray Dalio on Steve Jobs
“"I noticed a number of similarities between [Steve Jobs and I], especially when [the author] quoted Jobs’s own words. [...] but to be clear, I didn’t think that Bridgewater or I held a candle to Apple and Jobs."”
Gary Vaynerchuk on Steve Jobs
“"I've read 3 business books in my life. If you call [this book] a business book."”
