Walter Isaacson, the historian and biographer who has written Steve Jobs’ authorized account of his life, appeared on 60 Minutes Sunday night to discuss the book Steve Jobs and the man behind it.
60 Minutes’ Steve Kroft conducted the interview, providing the first detailed insight into the biography, which hits stores early today.
Steve Jobs was already gravely ill with cancer when he asked author Walter Isaacson to write his biography. Jobs told Isaacson to write a honest book – about his failings and his strengths.
60 Minutes, 10.23.11 (43:09)
Steve Jobs, part 1 (15:46)
Steve Jobs, part 2 (13:00)
Steve Jobs on his rivals (5:02)
Steve Jobs: Family photo album (4:49)
MacDailyNews Note: More info and pre-order link via Apple’s iBookstore (U.S.16.99) here: Steve Jobs – Walter Isaacson.
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Readers “Fred Mertz” and “Arline M.” for the heads up.]