iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing It - Couverture souple

Wozniak, Steve

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0393330435 ISBN 13 : 9780393330434

Editeur : W. W. Norton & Company, 2007

Synopsis

iWoz The mastermind behind Apple steps forward to tell his story for the first time. From the invention of the first personal computer to the rise of Apple as an industry giant, "iWoz" presents a no-holds-barred, firsthand account of the humanist inventor who ignited the computer revolution.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

After 25 years of avoiding the public eye, Steve Wozniak breaks his silence and tells the full story of the Apple computer, from its conception to his views on the iconic cult status it enjoys today.

But for Steve's dream to build himself a computer, Apple would never have happened. In June, it was just an idea. By that Christmas, he'd built something that his friend convinced him to sell, just for fun. The rest, as they say, is history. But this history is full of life lessons, critical decisions, huge triumphs and big mistakes, and all from a self-professed 'engineer's engineer'.

For the first time, Steve talks about his childhood, phone hacking pranks, working at Hewlett Packard, meeting George Bush Snr, the life-changing plane crash and teaching. I, WOZ offers readers a unique glimpse into the offbeat and brilliant but ethical mind that conceived the Macintosh. With the help of award-winning journalist Gina Smith, Steve sets the record straight.

Revue de presse

'I, WOZ is essential reading, not just because of the great prose or because it makes revelations...it's real value lies in the reflections of the man who sparked the computer revolution...I, WOZ offers lessons for the next generation: believe in yourself, make do, be honest and work alone. He might have added: "be generous" - it's the way he's led his life' (Sydney Morning Herald)

'A compelling, first-hand account' (Daily Telegraph)

'Full of detail and charm' (The Times)

'[An] oddly endearing autobiography... written in a cheery, artless style' (FT magazine)

'A small triumph' (Sunday Times)

'Fascinating' (The Times)

'An honest but quirky biography' (City A.M.)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: W. W. Norton & Company
• Date d'édition: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0393330435
• ISBN 13: 9780393330434
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 336