'Steve Jobs' Becomes Amazon's Best-Selling Book of 2011

MacRumors · Dec 6, 2011, 08:46 AM

As predicted by Amazon following its release, Walter Isaacson's authorized biography of Steve Jobs has become the retailer's best-selling book of 2011. The milestone is a remarkable one given that the book did not debut until late October.

Steve Jobs quickly rose to #13 on the list following its debut, which was moved up in the wake of Jobs' death in early October. By mid-November the title had risen to #2 on the list, setting the stage for its accession to the top spot.

Sony Pictures has acquired the movie rights to the authorized biography, and Aaron Sorkin is "strongly considering" taking on the task of writing the screenplay for the film. One report has indicated that George Clooney and Noah Wyle are in the running to portray Jobs.

Article Link: 'Steve Jobs' Becomes Amazon's Best-Selling Book of 2011

samcraig · Dec 6, 2011, 08:46 AM

SHOCKED

(not)

ronjon10 · Dec 6, 2011, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by realitycheck69

I wonder how many would have sold if he didn't die.

Fewer

PracticalMac · Dec 6, 2011, 08:54 AM

Now for TIME to announce...

alex00100 · Dec 6, 2011, 08:54 AM

that was quite predictable, wasnt it?

acidfast7 · Dec 6, 2011, 08:55 AM

I found that Biography quite good. A quick read actually as the text is quite large.

However, a movie would be totally crappy.

Guaranteed.

Also, George Clooney has really gone down the crapper since Syriana

MisterMe · Dec 6, 2011, 08:57 AM

Additional evidence that most of the world did not appreciate just how truly remarkable Steve Jobs was until his life neared its end. Now that he is gone, his biography allows us to finally appreciate the man and to learn from him what many did not appreciate about him in life.

samcraig · Dec 6, 2011, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterMe

Additional evidence that most of the world did not appreciate just how truly remarkable Steve Jobs was until his life neared its end. Now that he is gone, his biography allows us to finally appreciate the man and to learn from him what many did not appreciate about him in life.

I disagree. It has nothing to do with appreciation.

oneMadRssn · Dec 6, 2011, 09:00 AM

Most torrented ebook as well...

Abyssgh0st · Dec 6, 2011, 09:00 AM

I'm glad Steve's Bio finally beat out that ****** cash cow about that kid's phony religious experience.

MacBookPro13" · Dec 6, 2011, 09:02 AM

Bought it on my iPhone with iBooks, out of my respect and appreciation for all that Steve Job's has done for us.

spyguy10709 · Dec 6, 2011, 09:03 AM

RIP Steve
We'll never forget you.

It's fitting that your life story is #1.

*LTD* · Dec 6, 2011, 09:03 AM

Well obviously.

shiseiryu1 · Dec 6, 2011, 09:06 AM

I think a movie would be interesting...especially considering how Steve would bounce between charming and uber-critical. Although I think he probably micromanaged too much, his attention to detail and heavy involvement as a CEO is what helped to make Apple so successful. When you look at all the other products on the market (by other companies), most lack vision for usability and beautiful design. Although he may of had serious personality flaws he was still a visionary and I think a movie that shows both sides would be very interesting.

rcappo · Dec 6, 2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MacBookPro13"

Bought it on my iPhone with iBooks, out of my respect and appreciation for all that Steve Job's has done for us.

Me too. It is a great book.

ghettochris · Dec 6, 2011, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Abyssgh0st

I'm glad Steve's Bio finally beat out that ****** cash cow about that kid's phony religious experience.

lol, I had the same thoughts. When I saw the news about it being 2nd, I went to look and saw what was first and was like what the $@#%@# is wrong with people?

justperry · 09:29 AM

Thats odd because I just checked and its #2

Should be number 1 though.

sigma8 · Dec 6, 2011, 09:13 AM

It's a shame Isaacson is being so richly rewarded for a book that is getting poor reviews as having not really shown us anything we didn't already know about Steve.

Consultant · Dec 6, 2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by justperry

That odd because I just checked and its #2

Should be number 1 though.

The book is number 1 in the US.

pcguru83 · Dec 6, 2011, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sigma8

It's a shame Isaacson is being so richly rewarded for a book that is getting poor reviews as having not really shown us anything we didn't already know about Steve.

Yeah, I agree.

I walked away from the book underwhelmed, but couldn't really put my finger on why. John Siracusa did a heck of a job putting it into words. Anyone who thought it was lacking needs to listen to Siracusa's podcast "Hypercritical", episodes 42 and 43 (I think). He just utterly obliterates Isaacson (and rightfully so IMO).

applesith · Dec 6, 2011, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sigma8

It's a shame Isaacson is being so richly rewarded for a book that is getting poor reviews as having not really shown us anything we didn't already know about Steve.

People are buying the book = money for the author.

Why is this a bad thing?

Amazing Iceman · Dec 6, 2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by oneMadRssn

Most torrented ebook as well...

LOL... and all inspired by SJ "The Pirate".

justperry · Dec 6, 2011, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Consultant

The book is number 1 in the US.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/books/ref=sv_b_3

AppleInLVX · Dec 6, 2011, 09:29 AM

First biography I ever read. Won't be my last. He certainly was one of a kind. I really hope that the design aesthetic and philosophy of Technology/Liberal Arts continues well into the future. It's a real alternative, and deserves to go on.

Eauboy · Dec 6, 2011, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by realitycheck69

I wonder how many would have sold if he didn't die.

And where was Isaacson that weekend? Hmmmmm?

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MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	'Steve Jobs' Becomes Amazon's Best-Selling Book of 2011 As predicted by Amazon following its release, Walter Isaacson's authorized biography of Steve Jobs has become the retailer's best-selling book of 2011. The milestone is a remarkable one given that the book did not debut until late October. Steve Jobs quickly rose to #13 on the list following its debut, which was moved up in the wake of Jobs' death in early October. By mid-November the title had risen to #2 on the list, setting the stage for its accession to the top spot. Sony Pictures has acquired the movie rights to the authorized biography, and Aaron Sorkin is "strongly considering" taking on the task of writing the screenplay for the film. One report has indicated that George Clooney and Noah Wyle are in the running to portray Jobs. Article Link: 'Steve Jobs' Becomes Amazon's Best-Selling Book of 2011
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acidfast7 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: EU	I found that Biography quite good. A quick read actually as the text is quite large. However, a movie would be totally crappy. Guaranteed. Also, George Clooney has really gone down the crapper since Syriana
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oneMadRssn macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Boston, MA	Most torrented ebook as well...
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shiseiryu1 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2007	Could be interesting movie I think a movie would be interesting...especially considering how Steve would bounce between charming and uber-critical. Although I think he probably micromanaged too much, his attention to detail and heavy involvement as a CEO is what helped to make Apple so successful. When you look at all the other products on the market (by other companies), most lack vision for usability and beautiful design. Although he may of had serious personality flaws he was still a visionary and I think a movie that shows both sides would be very interesting. __________________ 27" iMac x 2 13" MBA TV iPhone4S x 2 iPad Mini
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sigma8 macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2005	It's a shame Isaacson is being so richly rewarded for a book that is getting poor reviews as having not really shown us anything we didn't already know about Steve.
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