Revolution in the valley
By: Andy Hertzfeld ; with contributions by Steve Capps ... [et al.].
Contributors: Capps, Steve.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: O'Reilly
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Beijing; Sebastopol, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 291
Subjects: Apple Computer, Inc. Macintosh Division -- History; Computer industry -- United States -- History; Macintosh (Computer)
Other titles: Insanely great story of how the Mac was made
Description: "There was a time, not too long ago, when the typewriter and notebook ruled, and the computer as an everyday tool was simply a vision. Revolution in the Valley traces this vision back to its earliest roots: the hallways and backrooms of Apple, where the groundbreaking Macintosh computer was born. This book traces the development of the Macintosh from its inception as an underground research project in 1979 to its triumphant introduction in 1984 and beyond." "Through period photos (many published for the first time here), original sketches, and Hertzfeld's firsthand accounts, the book reveals what it was like to be there at the birth of the personal computer revolution. The story comes to life through the book's portrait of the talented and often eccentric characters who made up the Macintosh team. Now, over 20 years later, millions of people are benefiting from the technical achievements of this determined and brilliant group of people."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes index.