Get the New Book 'Apple: The First 50 Years' for 31% Off on Amazon

[MacRumors]

Last month, tech columnist David Pogue launched a new book called "Apple: The First 50 Years." On Amazon, you can get the new book for $34.38 in hardcover, down from $50.00, which is a 31 percent discount on the book.

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The book explores the first five decades of Apple's history, including interviews with 150 key people who shaped Apple into what it is today, like Steve Wozniak, John Sculley, Jony Ive, and more. The book launched to coincide with Apple's 50th anniversary, which just happened on April 1, 2026.

Apple: The First 50 Years for $34.38 (31% OFF)​

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Article Link: Get the New Book 'Apple: The First 50 Years' for 31% Off on Amazon

 

[HouseLannister]

I recommend this on Audible. It adds some historical audio from interviews and such that really adds to the experience. You can usually get a free credit or a $0.99 promo if you are a new customer.

 

[antiprotest]

I think he got ripped off on the cover design. But I like Pogue as a writer. It's probably a decent book.

 

[willybk3]

I recommend this on Audible. It adds some historical audio from interviews and such that really adds to the experience. You can usually get a free credit or a $0.99 promo if you are a new customer.

Just finished the book on audible - excellent! 👍

 

[Digital Dude]

My first Apple product was the Apple II back in 1983, and I’ve been with them ever since. I worked less than half a mile from Apple’s headquarters, right in the heart of Silicon Valley at the time. At this point, I’m not sure there’s much in that book I don’t already know, but it would still be nice to have on the coffee table for posterity’s sake. 📖

 

[Knightgorp]

the cover looks like it's a scam. what a shame to design a "apple" book like tha. horrible..

 

[smilyfox]

to cheap

 

[Blackstick]

This is a great book because it consolidates stories from 30 years of prior books about Apple and corrects the record on several old chestnuts. It’s fortuitous timing on Pogue’s part because this is the last milestone that a lot of the oldtimers originally there are still alive and lucid, and a few even died during the writing of the book.

 

[xxFoxtail]

the cover looks like it's a scam. what a shame to design a "apple" book like tha. horrible..

I respect the minimal look of it. Though, they didn't really put much effort in the design of it.

 

[CheesePuff]

I respect the minimal look of it. Though, they didn't really put much effort in the design of it.

Apparently a lot of effort did: https://pogueman.substack.com/p/why-my-simple-book-cover-wasnt-simple

 

[frou]

The reviews on Amazon UK are saying the paper/printing quality inside is horrendous. Have they done a cheap printing over here? 😕

 

[1037]

At this rate you could just wait 2-3 more weeks and buy it for 50% off.

 

[kagharaht]

When I was a big fan of all things Apple starting with the 512K Fat Mac I would gobble up these books. Specially anything with Pogue and Apple related stuff. Nowadays it's more like meh...only this book I still pick up and read on occasion. Helps refresh the start of the Mac.
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[Londo Mollari 2]

ISBN-13 is 978-1982134594. That will facilitate your search on addall.com the single best place to shop for books. As of today, an Alibris bookseller has a better new price than Amazon’s. I could find no good used prices, but that should change in a few months.

 

[xxFoxtail]

Apparently a lot of effort did: https://pogueman.substack.com/p/why-my-simple-book-cover-wasnt-simple

Thanks for that link. With the explanation, I think I’m a little better with that cover. But I really like that rainbow cover instead (though, unfortunately I can figure out why they might not have used it).

 

[AndiG]

Apple died when Tim took the lead

 

[artifex]

This is a great book because it consolidates stories from 30 years of prior books about Apple and corrects the record on several old chestnuts. It’s fortuitous timing on Pogue’s part because this is the last milestone that a lot of the oldtimers originally there are still alive and lucid, and a few even died during the writing of the book.

That's the push I needed; thanks.

 

[CIA]

Apple died when Tim took the lead

Yes, and the stock price, market share, and hot, slow computers they ship today is proof of that.

 

[Mr. Bear]

I’ve been listening on Audible and highly recommend it. I won a $25 Amazon gift card last week, so I ordered the physical book (it was $35 at the time)

 

[bLackjackj]

But I really like that rainbow cover instead (though, unfortunately I can figure out why they might not have used it).

Probably because it’s so ugly & hideous! Lol

 

[Lioness~]

I found the .pdf .epub versions for free, so I'm good when I want to explore it.

 

[spritle]

I'm looking forward to the chapters covering the timely and triumphant implementation of Apple Intelligence.

 

[Kar98]

ISBN-13 is 978-1982134594. That will facilitate your search on addall.com the single best place to shop for books. As of today, an Alibris bookseller has a better new price than Amazon’s. I could find no good used prices, but that should change in a few months.

I have a direct line on getting literally every book in the world for free in an instant and I couldn’t give less of a crap about this product.

 

[svish]

Good price. However the hardcover version is still not available in my country.

 

[TechRunner]

Waiting for that $9.99 "Just in time for Christmas!" sale on Amazon.