Revolution in The Valley
Revolution in The Valley
Andy Hertzfeld
Keith Rabois
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Revolution in The Valley

Revolution in The Valley: The Insanely Great Story of How the Mac Was Made

Andy Hertzfeld
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Andy Hertzfeld
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In "Revolution in The Valley," Andy Hertzfeld, a key architect behind the groundbreaking Macintosh computer, takes us on a riveting journey back to the early 1980s, to the heart of Apple's then-nascent empire where a revolution was brewing. With intimate details only an insider could offer, Hertzfeld chronicles the birth of the Macintosh, beginning as a covert skunkworks project and blossoming into the machine that would redefine the future of computing. His narrative is a vibrant tapestry of innovation, ambition, and radical creativity, all driven by the enigmatic Steve Jobs and a team of brilliant, if eccentric, visionaries. Through a collection of vivid first-hand accounts, complemented by rich illustrations and period photos, the reader is transported to the cluttered workbenches and spirited meetings where the magic happened. Hertzfeld's storytelling effortlessly captures the essence of a pivotal moment in tech history, when the typewriter and notebook were dethroned by a vision of computing accessible to everyone. "Revolution in The Valley" is not just a recounting of technological achievement; it is a homage to the spirit of innovation and a candid look at the personalities that dared to dream big, challenging the status quo and in doing so, crafting the digital landscape we navigate today.

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Released
2004
6 Dec
Length
320
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Keith Rabois recommended this book on a Medium blog post.
Sayings from Chairman Jobs.” 1. Real artists ship. 2. It’s better to be a pirate than join the navy. 3. Mac in a book by 1986.
— Andy Hertzfeld, Revolution in The Valley

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