Biographies & Memoirs

This book is a fascinating account of a group of young hackers who revolutionized cyberspace in the 1980s. Readers who enjoy true crime and tech history will find this book captivating, as it offers a unique glimpse into the early days of computer hacking. The author's accessible writing style makes it a great read for anyone interested in the subject matter.

Following his blockbuster biography of Steve Jobs, The Innovators is Walter Isaacson's story of the people who created the computer and the Internet. It is destined to be the standard history of the digital revolution and a guide to how innovation really works. What talents allowed certain inventors and entrepreneurs to turn their disruptive ideas into realities? What led to their creative leaps? Why did some succeed and others fail? In his exciting saga, Isaacson begins with Ada Lovelace, Lord Byron's daughter, who pioneered computer programming in the 1840s. He then explores the fascinating personalities that created our current digital revolution, such as Vannevar Bush, Alan Turing, John von Neumann, J.C.R. Licklider, Doug Engelbart, Robert Noyce, Bill Gates, Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs, Tim Berners-Lee and Larry Page. This is the story of how their minds worked and what made them so creative. It's also a narrative of how their ability to collaborate and master the art of teamwork made them even more creative. For an era that seeks to foster innovation, creativity and teamwork, this book shows how they actually happen.

Idea Man would be an excellent read for anyone interested in the history of Microsoft as well as the life of Paul Allen, its co-founder. The memoir includes previously untold stories that offer insight into everything from the true origins of Microsoft to a behind-the-scenes view of the dawn of private space travel. Additionally, Allen's reflections on his own life and how he has helped improve the world give readers a unique perspective on the role of technology in our society.

The Soul of a New Machine is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American tech industry. Tracy Kidder uses captivating storytelling to take readers on a journey through the development of a new microcomputer. The book offers a unique perspective on the culture of the computer revolution, highlighting the fierce competition and innovation that drove the industry forward. Kidder's vivid portrayal of the people behind the groundbreaking technology makes this account a surprisingly gripping and engaging read.