IDEA MAN: A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft
New York: Portfolio / Penguin, 2011. First Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Paul Allen on the title page, with a printed presentation note on Vulcan stationary laid in. Autobiography of Paul G. Allen (1953-2018), the co-founder of Microsoft who helped usher in the personal computing revolution and then channeled his enormous fortune into transforming Seattle into a cultural destination. Octavo: viii, 358 p. with textual photographs (most color). Original white paper-covered boards over a teal paper spine, with silver titles. Light bumping to the tips, with just a hint of edgewear to the dust jacket; else a fine copy.
From the library of revered English actor, comedian, musician, and writer Eric Idle, a friend and travel companion of Paul Allen, who is mentioned in Idle's Always Look on the Bright Side of Life: A Sortabiography (2018), accompanied by a letter of provenance. Idle (b.1943) is a founding member of the British comedy troupe Monty Python, as well as the parody rock group The Rutles, and is the writer of the music and lyrics for the hit Broadway musical Spamalot. Near fine / Near fine. Item #75706
ISBN: 9781591843825
Price: $500.00