'I would like to die on Mars, just not on impact.' - Elon Musk
Ashlee Vance is one of the most prominent writers on technology today. After spending several years reporting on Silicon Valley and technology for the New York Times, Vance went to Bloomberg Businessweek, where he has written dozens of cover and feature stories for the magazine on topics ranging from cyber espionage to DNA sequencing and space exploration.
Is Elon Musk the new Steve Jobs? This is one of many questions this
excellent biography poses
*GQ*
For anyone interested in technology, entrepreneurship or the price
of greatness, Ashlee Vance's new book is a tremendous look into
arguably the world's most important entrepreneur. Vance paints an
unforgettable picture of Musk's unique personality, insatiable
drive and ability to thrive through hardship. The book bursts with
telling anecdotes and quotes that illuminate who Musk is
*The Washington Post*
Exhaustively reported . . . this work will likely serve as the
definitive account of a man whom so far we've seen mostly through
caricature. By the final pages, too, any reader will sense the need
to put comparisons to Steve Jobs aside. Give Musk credit. There is
no one like him
*New York Times*
A book that is smart, light on its feet and possesses a crunchy
thoroughness. . . . Mr Vance delivers a well-calibrated portrait of
Mr Musk, so that we comprehend both his friends and his enemies.
It's a book with many ancillary pleasures. Mr Vance brings us up to
date on the states of green energy and space launches. He also
veers away from his subject just often enough, offering profiles of
the frequently brilliant people who work alongside Mr Musk. The
best thing Mr Vance does in this book, though, is tell Mr Musk's
story simply and well
*The New York Times*
Ashlee Vance’s stellar biography captures Musk’s remarkable life
story and irrepressible spirit
*Richard Branson*
This is an entertaining read for anybody who wants to get into the
mind of this hyperactive entrepreneur who bounces between being
eccentric, obnoxious and a genius.
*The Times*
Ashlee Vance’s portrait of Elon Musk at mid-life is an essential
read. You might think you know this story: how a South African with
a big vision ended up creating and running the first successful
private space concern (SpaceX) and the first profitable electric
car company, with the biggest US solar installer (SolarCity) as a
side project. But what emerges is a riveting portrait of Silicon
Valley’s most driven entrepreneur since Steve Jobs, personal flaws
and all.
*Financial Times*
This is the definitive look at the man who may have the biggest
impact on the human race.
*Brad Stone*
Fascinating and superbly researched
*Guardian*
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