iCon: Steve Jobs, the Greatest Second Act in the History of Business
A widely known business biography and accessible introduction to Simon's technology and corporate-history writing.
Author guide
William L. Simon Books in Order
William L. Simon is an American business and technology writer known for coauthoring books with executives, scientists, and technology specialists. His bibliography includes works on business management, corporate transformation, information technology, cybersecurity, spiritual and healing experiments, India, Apple, and NASA's Mars exploration program.
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Not sure where to begin?
Start with one of these
Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker
A bestselling narrative memoir that showcases Simon's work in cybersecurity and technology nonfiction.
Mars Rover Curiosity: An Inside Account from Curiosity's Chief Engineer
A clear example of Simon's later science and engineering nonfiction.
Outside the series
Bibliography by category
Novels (17)
- The Easy Way to Play: 100 Favorite Songs of Faith, Friendship and Love
nonfiction · 1995
- Beyond the Numbers: How Leading Companies Measure and Drive Success
nonfiction · 1996
- Lasting Change: The Shared Values Process That Makes Companies Great
nonfiction · 1999
- The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security
nonfiction · 2002
The world's most infamous hacker offers an insider's view of the low-tech threats to high-tech security Kevin Mitnick's exploits as a cyber-desperado and fugitive form one of the most exhaustive FBI manhunts in history and have spawned…
- The Afterlife Experiments: Breakthrough Scientific Evidence of Life After Death
nonfiction · 2002
An esteemed scientist's personal journey from skepticism to wonder and awe provides astonishing answers to a timeless question: Is there life after death? Are love and life eternal? This exciting account presents provocative evidence that…
- In Search of Business Value: Ensuring a Return on Your Technology Investment
nonfiction · 2005
"Offers a practical, close-up examination of how a manager or executive can best determine whether a new technology expenditure is justified by a business need." - cover.
- The Steve Jobs Way: iLeadership for a New Generation
nonfiction · 2011
- Mars Rover Curiosity: An Inside Account from Curiosity's Chief Engineer
nonfiction · 2014
In Mars Rover Curiosity: An Inside Account from Curiosity's Chief Engineer, Rob Manning, the project's chief engineer, tells of bringing the groundbreaking spacecraft to life. Manning and his team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory,…
Nonfiction (2)
- iCon: Steve Jobs, the Greatest Second Act in the History of Business
biography · 2005
Examines the legendary success that Steve Jobs has had with Pixar and his rejuvenation of Apple through the introduction of the iMac and iPod.
- Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker
memoir · 2011
Mitnick fue el hacker más escurridizo de la historia. Logró colarse en ordenadores y redes de las agencias y compañías más grandes del mundo, aparentemente impenetrables, como Motorola, Sun Microsystems o Pacific Bell. Para Kevin, hackear…
Frequently asked questions about William L. Simon
Who was William L. Simon?
William L. Simon, also known as William Leonard Simon, was an American screen and television writer, producer, and bestselling author. He was born in Washington, D.C., in 1930.
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What did William L. Simon do before becoming a book author?
Before turning to books, Simon wrote more than 600 film and television scripts and screenplays and worked as a film and television producer. He also lectured at George Washington University from 1968 to 1970.
How did William L. Simon’s career change when he began writing books?
Simon published his first book, a collaborative work, in 1996 at age 66. He subsequently became known for ghostwriting and coauthoring books about business and corporate subjects.
What awards did William L. Simon receive?
His honors included twelve Golden Eagle Film Awards, a gold medal from the New York International Festivals, an IFPA Gold Cindy award, and awards from the Berlin, Belgrade, and Venice film festivals.
What is William L. Simon remembered for?
Simon is remembered for combining a substantial screenwriting career with collaborative nonfiction and for helping establish ghostwriting as a major part of his literary work, particularly in business and corporate writing.
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