Premium from the FT – Isaacson and Musk: World’s best biographer on world’s best entrepreneur

Premium from the FT – Isaacson and Musk: World’s best biographer on world’s best entrepreneur

A special treat for you this morning as the FT’s Gillian Tett shares her New Orleans lunchtime meeting with the world’s foremost biographer, Walter Isaacson.
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A special treat for you this morning as the FT's Gillian Tett shares her New Orleans lunchtime meeting with the world's foremost biographer, Walter Isaacson.  

When it comes to explaining what makes the modern era's icons tick, Isaacson is in a league of his own. His pedigree, profile and penmanship ensured the full co-operation of Steve Jobs and Jennifer Doudna, both deservedly topping global book sales lists. Two years ago he landed another big biographical fish in Elon Musk.

Musk agreed to unfettered access after Isaacson told him of his plan to write a book on the life of Pretoria's most famous export. The result is an eagerly awaited biography which hits international bookstores this week. The combination of Musk and Isaacson, suggests another best-seller for the prolific author.

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