This exclusive boxed set from beloved New York Times bestselling author Walter Isaacson features his definitive biographies: Steve Jobs, Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, and Leonardo da Vinci.
"If anybody in America understands genius, it´s Walter Isaacson." --Salon
Celebrated historian, journalist, and bestselling author Walter Isaacson´s biography collection of geniuses now available in one boxed set--the perfect gift for history lovers everywhere.
Steve Jobs:
The "enthralling" (The New Yorker) worldwide bestselling biography of legendary Apple cofounder Steve Jobs. The story of the roller-coaster life and intense creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing. Isaacson´s portrait touched millions of readers.
Einstein:
How did his mind work? What made him a genius? Isaacson´s biography of Albert Einstein--also the basis for the ten-part National Geographic series starring Geoffrey Rush--shows how Einstein´s scientific imagination sprang from the rebellious nature of his personality. His fascinating story is a testament to the connection between creativity and freedom.
Benjamin Franklin:
In this colorful and intimate narrative, Isaacson provides the full sweep of Ben Franklin´s amazing life, showing how the most fascinating Founding Father helped forge the American national identity.
Leonardo da Vinci:
History´s consummate innovator and most creative thinker. Isaacson illustrates how Leonardo´s genius was based on skills we can improve in ourselves, such as passionate curiosity, careful observation, and an imagination so playful that it flirted with fantasy.