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Idea Man: A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft
Author	Paul Allen
Language	English
Genre	Memoir
Publisher	Penguin Group (U.S.)
Publication date	April 19, 2011
Publication place	United States
Media type	E-book, Print (Hardback and Paperback), and Audiobook
Pages	384 pp.
ISBN	978-1-59184-382-5
OCLC	635459397

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Idea Man: A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft is a memoir by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, published in 2011 by Portfolio, a Penguin Group imprint. A New York Times Best Seller, the book recounts how Allen became enamored with computers at an early age, conceived the idea for Microsoft, recruited his friend Bill Gates to join him, and launched what would become the world's most successful software company.

The book, reveals the often conflicted partnership between Allen and Gates, and how—when Allen was recovering from cancer—Gates unsuccessfully conspired to dilute Allen's 36 percent share of Microsoft. Idea Man also explores Allen's business and creative ventures following his 1983 departure from Microsoft, including his involvement in SpaceShipOne, his purchase of the Portland Trail Blazers and Seattle Seahawks, his passion for music, and his ongoing support for scientific research.

Reviews

The Guardian: “There's an important lesson here that has subsequently been airbrushed out of the Microsoft legend: Allen's contributions to the partnership were as critical as Gates's. Without the tools that he developed, and his insight into the infrastructure that software development requires, Microsoft's subsequent growth would have been impossible.”^[1]

Kirkus Reviews: ..."surprisingly profound and refreshingly frank."^[2]

USA Today: “…complete and candid…”^[3]

The New York Times: “The book reads well.”^[4]

References

^ Naughton, John (8 May 2011). "Idea Man: A Memoir by the Co-founder of Microsoft by Paul Allen – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
^ "Idea Man Kirkus Review". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
^ Weinberg, Steve. "Microsoft co-founder's memoir candid, complete". USA Today. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
^ Rivlin, Gary (6 May 2011). "Paul Allen: Microsoft and Me". The New York Times.

External links

[1] Naughton, John (8 May 2011). "Idea Man: A Memoir by the Co-founder of Microsoft by Paul Allen – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 May 2011.

[2] "Idea Man Kirkus Review". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 18 April 2011.

[3] Weinberg, Steve. "Microsoft co-founder's memoir candid, complete". USA Today. Retrieved 8 May 2011.

[4] Rivlin, Gary (6 May 2011). "Paul Allen: Microsoft and Me". The New York Times.

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-'''''Idea Man: A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft''''' (2011) is the ''[[New York Times]]'' bestselling memoir by [[Microsoft]] cofounder [[Paul Allen]]. Published in 2011 by Portfolio, a [[Penguin Group]] imprint, the book recounts how Allen became enamored with computers at an early age, conceived the idea for Microsoft, recruited his friend [[Bill Gates]] to join him, and launched what would become the world's most successful software company.
+'''''Idea Man: A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft'''''  is a memoir by [[Microsoft]] co-founder [[Paul Allen]], published in 2011 by Portfolio, a [[Penguin Group]] imprint. A [[New York Times Best Seller|''New York Times'' Best Seller]], the book recounts how Allen became enamored with computers at an early age, conceived the idea for Microsoft, recruited his friend [[Bill Gates]] to join him, and launched what would become the world's most successful software company.
-The book, reveals the often conflicted partnership between Allen and Gates, and how — when Allen was recovering from cancer — Gates unsuccessfully conspired to dilute Allen's 36 percent share of Microsoft. ''Idea Man'' also explores Allen's business and creative ventures following his 1983 departure from Microsoft, including his involvement in [[SpaceShipOne]], his purchase of the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] and [[Seattle Seahawks]], his passion for music, and his ongoing support for scientific research.
+The book, reveals the often conflicted partnership between Allen and Gates, and how—when Allen was recovering from cancer—Gates unsuccessfully conspired to dilute Allen's 36 percent share of Microsoft. ''Idea Man'' also explores Allen's business and creative ventures following his 1983 departure from Microsoft, including his involvement in [[SpaceShipOne]], his purchase of the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] and [[Seattle Seahawks]], his passion for music, and his ongoing support for scientific research.
-Described by critics as candid, profound and incendiary, ''Idea Man'' is a true story of ambition and ideas made real.
 ==Reviews==
-''[[The Guardian]]'': “There's an important lesson here that has subsequently been airbrushed out of the Microsoft legend: Allen's contributions to the partnership were as critical as Gates's. Without the tools that he developed, and his insight into the infrastructure that software development requires, Microsoft's subsequent growth would have been impossible.”<ref>{{cite web|last1=Naughton|first1=John|title=Idea Man: A Memoir by the Co-founder of Microsoft by Paul Allen – review|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2011/may/08/paul-allen-idea-man-review|website=The Guardian|accessdate=8 May 2011}}</ref>
+''[[The Guardian]]'': “There's an important lesson here that has subsequently been airbrushed out of the Microsoft legend: Allen's contributions to the partnership were as critical as Gates's. Without the tools that he developed, and his insight into the infrastructure that software development requires, Microsoft's subsequent growth would have been impossible.”<ref>{{cite web|last1=Naughton|first1=John|title=Idea Man: A Memoir by the Co-founder of Microsoft by Paul Allen – review|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2011/may/08/paul-allen-idea-man-review|website=The Guardian|date=8 May 2011 |accessdate=8 May 2011}}</ref>
 ''[[Kirkus Reviews]]'': ..."surprisingly profound and refreshingly frank."<ref>{{cite web|title=Idea Man Kirkus Review|url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/paul-allen/idea-man/|website=Kirkus Reviews|accessdate=18 April 2011}}</ref>
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 ''[[USA Today]]'': “…complete and candid…”<ref>{{cite web|last1=Weinberg|first1=Steve|title=Microsoft co-founder's memoir candid, complete|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/money/books/reviews/2011-05-09-Microsoft-co-founder-Paul-Allen-memoir_n.htm|website=USA Today|accessdate=8 May 2011}}</ref>
-''[[The New York Times]]'': “The book reads well.”<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rivlin|first1=Gary|title=Paul Allen: Microsoft and Me|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/08/books/review/book-review-idea-man-by-paul-allen.html?_r=0|website=New York Times}}</ref>
+''[[The New York Times]]'': “The book reads well.”<ref>{{cite news|last1=Rivlin|first1=Gary|title=Paul Allen: Microsoft and Me|work=The New York Times |date=6 May 2011 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/08/books/review/book-review-idea-man-by-paul-allen.html?_r=0}}</ref>
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