Publisher's Synopsis
An unauthorized and unflinching portrait of the phenomenon behind Apple
"My books are about the secret lives of hackers. This book is about the secret life of maybe the most influential person in technology. Who else can you think of that has put his stamp on three industries computers, music, and movie animation? Once you start reading, you won′t want to put it down."
Kevin Mitnick, security consultant, www.mitnicksecurity.com author of The Art of Deception and The Art of Intrusion
"Assembling the artifacts and stories to showcase the achievements of man is the work of museums like ours. But history also relies on authors like Young and Simon, who have done a memorable job compiling the biography of Steven Jobs from conversations with the people who have been players with this extraordinary technology pioneer. And this book is a fascinating read as well."
John Toole, Executive Director and CEO Computer History Museum, Mountain View, California
"During the high–tech boom years when Steve Jobs gained global recognition, I was on the Silicon Valley scene to witness his rise to fame. We all admired his genius and became aware of his flaws, as well. You won′t want to miss this absorbing behind–the–scenes story."
Steve Westly, California State Controller former senior vice president, eBay
"If technology was a competitive sport, Steve Jobs would be a combination of an NBA misbehaving superstar and an NHL player who high–sticks opponents whenever he thinks they′ve treated him badly. But he′d also be MVP. Fascinating and unforgettable."
Carol Mitch, Best Damned Sports Show Period
