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Mar 23, 2009, 01:55 PM
 
I am going on holiday, and want to take a book about macs/apple/steve jobs to read.
Can your readers suggest some?
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Mar 23, 2009, 01:58 PM
 
Read the Twilight saga.
     
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Mar 23, 2009, 02:08 PM
 
I've heard great things about iWoz.

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Mar 23, 2009, 06:49 PM
 
I quite liked this one. Lots of engaging stories and anecdotes from the trenches:


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Mar 23, 2009, 07:47 PM
 
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I read iWoz a while back, and bought it. I read iCon recently as well. It's often not a flattering picture of Steve Jobs, but it's most certainly an entertaining read.
     
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Mar 23, 2009, 11:45 PM
 
It's been mentioned, but I loved iWoz and iCon. iWoz was especially good.
     
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Mar 24, 2009, 12:10 AM
 
A book that I highly highly highly recommend is the Pixar book by david price:

http://www.amazon.com/Pixar-Touch-Vi.../dp/0307278298

Steve Jobs is in it but it really shows a fascinating story that goes from graphics in the 70s, to lucas to movies to disney... it was a page turning 'till 4:00 am book for me. (to my surprise)
     
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Mar 24, 2009, 07:09 AM
 
It looks as if I will have plenty to read!
Thanks for all your suggestions.
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Mar 24, 2009, 08:52 AM
 
Originally Posted by lyanma View Post
Read the Twilight saga.
You are so going down for this one.

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You are so going down for this one.
I was just kidding... -.-
     
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Mar 24, 2009, 10:50 AM
 
Here's another vote for iCon. I listened to the audiobook, and it's a pretty honest, open read.
     
   
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