The Maverick and His Machine

A timely and authoritative biography. Without lapsing into hero worship, [Maney] presents a great, if flawed, man in all his humanity.-BusinessWeekA . . . lively and nuanced picture of the senior Watson. [It] brings this complex man to life and provides a clearer sense of how the IBM culture took shape around one man's quirks, preferences, and iron whims.-The New York TimesThe author's delightful anecdotes showcase the quirky, human side of what became a major knowledge-based company.-Harvard Business ReviewShould be recommended reading for anyone who seriously wants to be a business mogul.-The EconomistFormidable in its research, vivid, insightful, and often hilarious.-Management TodayShould hold great appeal not only for avid business readers but also for devotees of the vicissitudes of financial dynasties.-Publishers WeeklyThe gripping story of sky-high ambition, iron willpower, huge bet-the-company gambles, humiliating failure, and unparalleled success-one of the best books ever written about the technology industry, about one of the most fascinating people in twentieth-century America.-Marc Andreessen, Cofounder of Opsware, Inc. and Netscape