Ashlee Vance Books

Ashlee Vance is one of the most prominent technology writers today. An American business columnist, he has written for the New York Times and Bloomberg Businessweek.

 

© Cover image "Elon Musk" by David Shankbone

  1. 1Elon Musk

    Elon Musk

    Ashlee Vance

    Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future

    4.3 (583 ratings)

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    What's Elon Musk about?

    Elon Musk (2015) gives us an insight into the brilliant and difficult character of today’s most innovative entrepreneur. Interwoven with details of his turbulent private life, these blinks reveal why Elon Musk is so determined to save the human race, how he’s worked towards this goal so far, as well as what’s on the horizon for potentially the richest and most powerful man of our future.

    Who should read Elon Musk?

    • Thinkers with crazy ideas (who need some support in getting them off the ground)
    • Proponents of the aerospace, automotive and solar industries
    • People curious about Elon Musk
  2. 2When the Heavens Went on Sale

    When the Heavens Went on Sale

    Ashlee Vance

    The Misfits and Geniuses Racing to Put Space Within Reach

    3.7 (127 ratings)

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    What's When the Heavens Went on Sale about?

    When the Heavens Went on Sale (2023) is a trip into the wild new Space Age sparked by Elon Musk and accelerated by like-minded space geniuses. Buckle up for a mind-blowing journey through space tech innovation and the future of humanity.

    Who should read When the Heavens Went on Sale?

    • Aspiring cosmic entrepreneurs 
    • Rocket mavericks
    • Researchers of space governance