Simon & Schuster moves up publication of Steve Jobs biography to Oct. 24

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Publisher Simon & Schuster has moved up the publication of its forthcoming biography of Steve Jobs by nearly a month after news broke that the Apple co-founder has passed away.



The authorized biography written by former Time editor Walter Isaacson became the top-selling book on Amazon.com Wednesday night after it was revealed that Jobs had died. Those ordering the book will now receive it with an earlier release date of Oct. 24, the publisher confirmed to The Wall Street Journal on Thursday.



The book, entitled "Steve Jobs," was previously set to come out on Nov. 21. This marks the second time the publication date has been bumped up; the authorized biography was originally scheduled to arrive in early 2012.



When the release date was originally bumped up to November, Isaacson said the change was not related to any decline in the health of Jobs. Soon after, Jobs announced he would step down as CEO of Apple, as declining health prevented him from continuing his job.



Jobs fully cooperated with Isaacson for the biography, participating in numerous interviews and granting the author full access. he has previously written biographies of Benjamin Franklin and Albert Einstein.



With the publication date now only weeks away, Isaacson last interviewed Jobs just four weeks ago. According to the Journal, Jobs knew at the time that he would die soon, and the scene will be included at the end of the book. In August it was revealed that the biography will also include details of his resignation as Apple CEO.







"Steve Jobs" will be available in both a Kindle version and a hardcover edition when it is released on Monday, Oct. 24. It's also available for preorder on iBooks. The Apple co-founder placed no restrictions over what could be written and waived the right to read it before it was published.



"He put nothing off limits and instead encouraged the people he knew to speak honestly -- even foes, former girlfriends, and colleagues he had once fired or infuriated," the publisher's description of the book reads. "Driven by demons, Jobs could drive those around him to fury and despair. But his personality and products were interrelated, just as Apple's hardware and software tended to be, as if part of an integrated system.



"His tale is instructive and cautionary, filled with lessons about innovation, character, leadership, and values."
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  • Reply 1 of 59
    A date to mark in my calendar.
  • Reply 2 of 59
    The first 128K Mac pictured on the back cover.... brings back some memories.
  • Reply 3 of 59
    paxmanpaxman Posts: 4,729member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by AppleInsider View Post


    "He put nothing off limits and instead encouraged the people he knew to speak honestly -- even foes, former girlfriends, and colleagues he had once fired or infuriated,"



    Impressive to the last...
  • Reply 4 of 59
    Its amazing how almost all the big names related to tech have a tribute up. Amazon, Google, even Microsoft and Adobe have notes up. Classy moves.
  • Reply 5 of 59
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by wvmb99 View Post


    Its amazing how almost all the big names related to tech have a tribute up. Amazon, Google, even Microsoft and Adobe have notes up. Classy moves.



    I thought Larry would be the first person to get something up on the Oracle site... but nothing so far.
  • Reply 6 of 59
    gqbgqb Posts: 1,934member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by island hermit View Post


    I thought Larry would be the first person to get something up on the Oracle site... but nothing so far.



    Beware of reading anything into how you think a person should grieve.

    Its about the most personal emotion we can experience.



    Personally, I'm kinda focusing on this little hole that seems to be in my heart today.
  • Reply 7 of 59
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by GQB View Post


    Beware of reading anything into how you think a person should grieve.

    Its about the most personal emotion we can experience.



    Personally, I'm kinda focusing on this little hole that seems to be in my heart today.



    Oh... believe me.... I know exactly what you are saying. Words on a page don't measure the grief you may be feeling.
  • Reply 8 of 59
    Anyone catch this:



    Quote:

    Steve Jobs" will be available in both a Kindle version and a hardcover edition when it is released on Monday, Oct. 24.



    This will be available through iBooks, right? RIGHT?!?! Can you imagine if it isn't? Holy smokes!







    --DotComCTO
  • Reply 9 of 59
    mstonemstone Posts: 11,510member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by GQB View Post


    Beware of reading anything into how you think a person should grieve.

    Its about the most personal emotion we can experience.



    Personally, I'm kinda focusing on this little hole that seems to be in my heart today.



    True. Anyone who has experienced the long illness of a family member can relate to this situation especially those of us who count ourselves among the Apple family. The grief for me seems a bit buffered since we all knew the day was near, but nevertheless the loss is still an emotional one.
  • Reply 10 of 59
    diddydiddy Posts: 282member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by DotComCTO View Post


    Anyone catch this:







    This will be available through iBooks, right? RIGHT?!?! Can you imagine if it isn't? Holy smokes!







    --DotComCTO



    Yes. There already is a pre-order.
  • Reply 11 of 59
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by DotComCTO View Post


    Anyone catch this:

    This will be available through iBooks, right? RIGHT?!?! Can you imagine if it isn't? Holy smokes!





    --DotComCTO



    That was my thought as well. Yes, we all know there's a Kindle reader for iOS, and certain publishers have not conceded to Apple's marketplace for books and mags, but not publishing this through iBooks seems, just... wrong.
  • Reply 12 of 59
    matrix07matrix07 Posts: 1,993member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by DotComCTO View Post


    Anyone catch this:







    This will be available through iBooks, right? RIGHT?!?! Can you imagine if it isn't? Holy smokes!







    --DotComCTO



    It's also available for pre-order on iBook store, and cheaper.
  • Reply 13 of 59
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by matrix07 View Post


    It's also available for pre-order on iBook store.



    Thanks! I hadn't checked yet, but that quote really messed with me head!







    --DotComCTO
  • Reply 14 of 59
    diddydiddy Posts: 282member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by DotComCTO View Post


    Thanks! I hadn't checked yet, but that quote really messed with me head!







    --DotComCTO



    That?s because the quote came from Simon and Schuster which is not Apple and simply makes the habit of equating the Kindle with ?ebook? reader.
  • Reply 15 of 59
    ikolikol Posts: 369member
    The book will be huge.

    Smart move S&S.
  • Reply 16 of 59
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by diddy View Post


    That’s because the quote came from Simon and Schuster which is not Apple and simply makes the habit of equating the Kindle with “ebook” reader.



    C'mon, AI, please add a sentence to the article that reflects the fact that iBooks will carry it too. Should take you a couple of minutes to do.



    Thanks.
  • Reply 17 of 59
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by anantksundaram View Post


    C'mon, AI, please add a sentence to the article that reflects the fact that iBooks will carry it too. Should take you a couple of minutes to do.



    Thanks.



    http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/stev...31617578?mt=11
  • Reply 18 of 59
    ikolikol Posts: 369member
    Unless it's available enhanced from iBooks only with SJ's voice, I buy from whoever sells it cheaper.



    Example:

    Jacqueline Kennedy Historic Conversations....:

    iBooks $19.95

    Kindle $9.95



    Both enhanced with actual Schlessinger tapes
  • Reply 19 of 59
    I would like to read this book on my iPhone, iPad and iMac.



    Has iBooks been updated to allow reading on the iMac?



    If not I will order via Kindle which has a free Mac app which syncs perfectly with the iDevice app so one can read in front of whatever screen one desires.
  • Reply 20 of 59
    kawaikawai Posts: 10member


    But it's available only on US store. I can't buy it in with my Japan store account.
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