Insanely Great: The Life and Times of Macintosh, the Computer that Changed Everything
The creation of the Mac in 1984 catapulted America into the digital millennium, captured a fanatic cult audience, and transformed the computer industry into an unprecedented mix of technology, economics, and show business. Now veteran technology writer and Newsweek senior editor Steven Levy zooms in on the great machine and the fortunes of the unique company responsible for its evolution. Loaded with anecdote and insight, and peppered with sharp commentary, Insanely Great is the definitive book on the most important computer ever made. It is a must-have for anyone curious about how we got to the interactive age.
(Shown above: Macintosh 30th anniversary. Photo by Tom Forenski)
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Praise
“A holy scripture for loyal clickers of the mouse that may someday result in placement by virtual Gideons in all the motel rooms (virtual and actual) serving travelers on the information highway.”
— Bill Mandel, San Francisco Examiner
“A delightful and timely book.”
— The New York Times Book Review
“One of the great stories of the computing industry…a cast of astonishing characters—most of whom resemble escapees either from Doonesbury of the hallucinations of the Grateful Dead.”