This authoritative biography chronicles the rise of Amazon and its enigmatic founder, Jeff Bezos. Drawing on deep research and insider accounts, The Everything Store charts Amazon’s transformation from online bookseller to global powerhouse. It examines Bezos’ visionary ambition, ruthless business tactics, and the broader impact of Amazon on commerce, labor, and innovation.
About Brad Stone
An American journalist and author, best known for his in-depth and meticulously researched books on prominent technology companies and their founders. His works, including The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon and The Upstarts: How Uber, Airbnb, and the Killer Companies of the New Silicon Valley Are Changing the World, offer revealing insights into the innovation, culture, and impact of the digital age.
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