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'Steve Jobs' Becomes Amazon's Best-Selling Book of 2011

As predicted by Amazon following its release, Walter Isaacson's authorized biography of Steve Jobs has become the retailer's best-selling book of 2011. The milestone is a remarkable one given that the book did not debut until late October.

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Steve Jobs quickly rose to #13 on the list following its debut, which was moved up in the wake of Jobs' death in early October. By mid-November the title had risen to #2 on the list, setting the stage for its accession to the top spot.

Sony Pictures has acquired the movie rights to the authorized biography, and Aaron Sorkin is "strongly considering" taking on the task of writing the screenplay for the film. One report has indicated that George Clooney and Noah Wyle are in the running to portray Jobs.

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Top Rated Comments

oneMadRssn Avatar
188 months ago
Most torrented ebook as well...
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Abyssgh0st Avatar
188 months ago
I'm glad Steve's Bio finally beat out that ****** cash cow about that kid's phony religious experience. :rolleyes:
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
acidfast7 Avatar
188 months ago
I found that Biography quite good. A quick read actually as the text is quite large.

However, a movie would be totally crappy.

Guaranteed.

Also, George Clooney has really gone down the crapper since Syriana :(
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Zimmy68 Avatar
188 months ago
Most torrented ebook as well...

Yep.
That is what happens when you price fix the price to $15 for an e-book.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
188 months ago
that was quite predictable, wasnt it?
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
188 months ago
I wonder how many would have sold if he didn't die.
Fewer
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)