His fascinating story is a testament to the connection between creativity and freedom. How did his mind work? What made him a genius? Isaacson's biography shows how his scientific imagination sprang from the rebellious nature of his personality.

Isaacson illustrates how Leonardo’s genius was based on skills we can improve in ourselves, such as passionate curiosity, careful observation, and an imagination so playful that it flirted with fantasy.By the author of the acclaimed bestseller 'Benjamin Franklin,' this is the first full biography of Albert Einstein since all of his papers have become available. History’s consummate innovator and most creative thinker. In this colorful and intimate narrative, Isaacson provides the full sweep of Ben Franklin’s amazing life, showing how the most fascinating Founding Father helped forge the American national identity. How did his mind work? What made him a genius? Isaacson’s biography of Albert Einstein-also the basis for the ten-part National Geographic series starring Geoffrey Rush-shows how Einstein’s scientific imagination sprang from the rebellious nature of his personality. Isaacson’s portrait touched millions of readers. The story of the roller-coaster life and intense creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing. The “enthralling” ( The New Yorker) worldwide bestselling biography of legendary Apple cofounder Steve Jobs. “If anybody in America understands genius, it’s Walter Isaacson.” - SalonĬelebrated historian, journalist, and bestselling author Walter Isaacson’s biography collection of geniuses now available in one boxed set-the perfect gift for history lovers everywhere. This exclusive boxed set from beloved New York Times bestselling author Walter Isaacson features his definitive biographies: Steve Jobs, Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, and Leonardo da Vinci.

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