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New Walter Isaacson Book: The Innovators

This week, the new Walter Isaacson book, The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution has been released.

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This week, the new Walter Isaacson book, The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution has been released. I am a fan of his writing, having enjoyed many of his books, and not surprisingly enthusiastically consumed Einstein: His Life and Universe (2007) and Steve Jobs (2011).

A trend I am heartily behind is that of publishers creating book trailers. Simon and Schuster have generously created five videos for Isaacson's new book. I wanted to ensure you could see all of them, so here they are!

The Unsung Heroes of the Digital Revolution


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History in Five: The Creation of the Computer

How Collaborative Genius Drives Innovation

The Invention of Video Games

Women of the Digital Age

I haven't yet read this book yet, but given the high quality of his past books, I expect it will be of the same caliber and I encourage you to get your own copy right away!

image courtesy of Simon and Schuster

Joanne Manaster is a university level cell and molecular biology lecturer with an insatiable passion for science outreach to all ages. Enjoy her quirky videos at www.joannelovesscience.com, on twitter @sciencegoddess and on her Facebook page at JoanneLovesScience

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