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Steve Jobs
Walter Isaacson's biography, built on many interviews with Jobs, covers his life from adoption to Apple, Pixar and the iPhone, including his perfectionism and difficult treatment of others.
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- First published
- 2011
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 656
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want a detailed portrait of Jobs and the making of Apple's products.
Skip this if you want a short book or a critical rather than authorised account.
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Quick answers about Steve Jobs
- What is Steve Jobs about?
- Walter Isaacson's biography, built on many interviews with Jobs, covers his life from adoption to Apple, Pixar and the iPhone, including his perfectionism and difficult treatment of others.
- Who should read Steve Jobs?
- Read it if you want a detailed portrait of Jobs and the making of Apple's products. Skip it if you want a short book or a critical rather than authorised account.
- How long and how fast is Steve Jobs?
- It is a medium-paced, long read of about 656 pages, first published in 2011.
- Does Steve Jobs have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Steve Jobs for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Steve Jobs; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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