Simon & Schuster moves up publication of Steve Jobs biography to Oct. 24
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."
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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"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...
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Smart move S&S.
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.
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
Example:
Jacqueline Kennedy Historic Conversations....:
iBooks $19.95
Kindle $9.95
Both enhanced with actual Schlessinger tapes
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.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/stev...31617578?mt=11
But it's available only on US store. I can't buy it in with my Japan store account.