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About LinkBacksI finished reading the book that Steve Jobs banned from all Apple stories -- "iCon Steve Jobs: The Greatest Second Act in the History of Business." It was a good read (think Pirates of Silicon Valley). I don't know why Jobs imposed a ban on publisher, Wiley. Yeah, he was portrayed as a megalomaniac, con-man at the beginning but there was true vindication at the end of the book. As a literary form - it's a comedy not a tragedy -- i.e., it had a happy ending. (And with Disney's recent purchase of Pixar, a rousing third act is likely to be written up).
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Thread: The book Steve Jobs banned
- 02-13-2006, 02:50 PM #1Mac User
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The book Steve Jobs banned
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- 02-13-2006, 05:25 PM #2Mac Lover
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Re: The book Steve Jobs banned Being CEO of two important companies and and being an influential media figure that he is, I could understand why he would not appreciate being painted as a con-man or megalomaniac. It could surely affect his credibility despite how much effective a leader he is.
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- 02-13-2006, 10:59 PM #3Newbie
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Re: The book Steve Jobs banned Successfully founding and running some of the most iconic enterprises in modern times would require a bit of megalomania and the skills of a snake oil salesman. Part of the territory I think.
Besides, if Steve Jobs really is a megalomaniac/con-man, he wouldn't want to be exposed in his own temples of worship right?
Last edited by nickng; 02-13-2006 at 11:05 PM.
- 02-13-2006, 11:37 PM #4Apple Genius
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Re: The book Steve Jobs banned Check out this thread regarding the topic.
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