Heres a list of mustread books and articles about silicon valleys. The dream machine probably the best overall book about the. Its actually fun to learn about the valleys history, because the lesson is that the beginning of silicon valley was all about men and women, engineers, who had ideas out. The greatest creation of wealth in the history of the planet, 2nd edition. Silicon valley was born through several contributing factors intersecting, including a skilled science research base housed in area universities, plentiful venture capital, and steady u. The history of silicon valley a brief summary part. My coauthor arun rao has reedited and incorporated the 20 updates for a. It will take us all back to our roots in the counterculture, and will remind us of the true. Silicon valley history book silicon valley commercial. A list of 9 new silicon valley books you should read in 2020, such as the code. The updated and expanded revision to silicon valley.
This book is the first history of silicon valley from 1900 to 20. If short on time, the silicon boys will cover everything in fewer pages. The rebirth of silicon valley and the rise of web 2. Learning about silicon valley in the 1970s is like watching the big bang, historian leslie berlin says berlins new book, troublemakers, tells the stories of seven men and women who. What are the best books on the history of silicon valley. Stanford university leadership was especially important in the valleys early development. Valley of genius tracks the birth of silicon valley from its origins in the 60s to its presentday avatar of a multibillion dollar melting pot.
The below are my favorite books and articles about the history of computing and silicon valley. Most of the valleys early success came from either components like silicon chips from which the valley got its name or the hardware into which the chips were placed. Books about the history of computing and the computer industry, also relevant to the evolution of economic and business. The first edition the red book is sold out on amazon as of april 20.
The history in pictures, by mary wadden, is jampacked with fascinating details about the towns on the peninsula south of san francisco that is now called silicon valley. So beyond the valley, in one sense, is a reference to silicon valley, but more generally its a metaphor thats attempting to open up our understanding and imagination of what technology actually can beoutside of the idea of a valley as some kind of concentrated zone, where the few build technologies that define the lives of the many. Silicon valley history books about the history of computing and the computer industry, also relevant to the evolution of economic and business principles and practices in the digital age. It is a comprehensive study of the greatest creation of wealth in the history of the planet. Silicon valley accounts for 14% of the worlds venture capital 2005. If you enjoyed it, test how many times can you hit in 5 seconds. Along the way it chronicles the stories of numerous entrepreneurs, nerds and investors. The story of how silicon valley ended up at the center of the american dream in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, as well as the ambiguous reality behind its own techno utopian dreams, is. Silicon valley might be home to countless photosharing apps and ondemand services for pretty much anything, but it also has a rich history. Two worthy books trace the history of tech through silicon valley. Together these elements formed the basis of its growth and success. Next the history of silicon valley a brief summary part 23 thanks for reading. The author of the book, adam fisher, grew up in silicon valley, worked there and hence, is best equipped to provide a subterranean perspective on valleys. Short answer read the man behind the microchip for the early story of silicon valley microchips and hackers for the continuation microcomputers.
This is the most important book on silicon valley ive read in two decades. Silicon valley history books about the history of computing and the computer industry, also relevant to the evolution of economic and business principles and practices in the digital age score. Its actually fun to learn about the valley s history, because the lesson is that the beginning of silicon valley was all about men and women, engineers, who had ideas out. The 100 best silicon valley books recommended by elon musk, peter thiel. The best books on silicon valley five books expert. The book begins with some brief background about the mid1700s when spanish missionaries arrived. With silicon valley becoming more and more the subject of mainstream entertainment and pop culture, a dose of history and proper understanding of it should almost be mandatory. Listing a score of the best books about silicon valley, including history, biography, and studies of artificial intelligence. Most of the valley s early success came from either components like silicon chips from which the valley got its name or the hardware into which the chips were placed.