Written by acclaimed biographer Walter Isaacson, the book is based on more than forty interviews with Jobs himself, as well as hundreds of interviews with family, friends, colleagues, competitors, and adversaries. The result is an unflinching, insightful portrait of the Apple co-founder who revolutionized six industries: personal computing, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing.

Isaacson presents Jobs in all his contradictions—brilliant and abrasive, creative and controlling, intensely private yet radically open about his work. The biography explores Jobs’s early influences, his turbulent relationship with Apple (including his dramatic ousting and triumphant return), his perfectionist leadership style, and his legacy as a cultural icon who redefined how we interact with technology.

More than a life story, Steve Jobs is also a study of creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation, showing how passion and relentless drive can change the world.

Why read this book:

• Get an intimate look at the mind and personality of one of the greatest innovators of the 20th and 21st centuries

• Understand the inner workings and culture of Apple, Pixar, and Silicon Valley

• Explore how Jobs blended art and technology to create products that changed daily life

• Learn valuable lessons about leadership, product design, and business strategy

• A must-read for entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, creatives, and anyone curious about modern innovation

About the Author

Walter Isaacson is a renowned American author, journalist, and professor known for his detailed and compelling biographies of historical and contemporary figures. Former chairman of CNN and editor of Time, he has written bestsellers on Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, and Elon Musk. Isaacson’s writing is praised for combining rigorous research with engaging storytelling, offering both intellectual depth and human insight.