The New New Thing
1999 book by Michael Lewis
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The New New Thing: A Silicon Valley Story is a book by Michael M. Lewis published in 1999 by W. W. Norton & Company.[1]
Paperback edition | |
| Author | Michael Lewis |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Finance |
| Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company |
| Publication date | October 17, 1999 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 349 pp. |
| ISBN | 978-0-393-34781-4 |
Synopsis
The book is written with a comedic touch similar to that of the Lewis's earlier book Liar's Poker. The book focuses on the founder of several Silicon Valley companies, James H. Clark, and the entrepreneurial culture that dominated the area during the height of the Internet boom.[2][3]
Recognition
It was named one of the best books of 1999 by BusinessWeek,[citation needed] Christian Science Monitor,[4] St. Louis Post-Dispatch,[citation needed] and The Industry Standard.[citation needed]
Adaptation
The book was optioned to be developed into a narrative film in August 2024 by Richard Dewey at Convexity Films.[5]
