Steve Jobs

About “Steve Jobs”

Walter Isaacson's 2011 authorized biography of Steve Jobs is based on more than forty interviews with Jobs over two years, as well as interviews with more than a hundred people including family, friends, colleagues, and rivals. The book explores Jobs' intense personality and his impact on six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing. Jobs revolutionized these fields with his passion for perfection and drive for innovation. He allowed the book to be written without any control over its content and encouraged honest accounts from those who knew him. The biography presents an unvarnished look at his personality, including his perfectionism, obsessions, and need for control. It also highlights the connection between his character and the innovative products he created. The book offers lessons on innovation, leadership, and values.