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Walter Isaacson's authorized biography of recently deceased Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, goes on sale October 24. The book was initially scheduled for release on November 21, but the date was pushed up soon after Jobs' death on October 5.

At the behest of Jobs, Isaacson pieced together his sweeping bio of the entrepreneur and innovator after conducting 40 one-on-one interviews, as well as sit-downs with over 100 people who knew Jobs.

According to a lengthy interview with CBS's "60 Minutes", which aired on October 23, Isaacson sought out Jobs' friends, family, coworkers and competitors to construct what he calls "a book that's fair."

Isaacson received the blessing of Jobs to tell as accurate a story of his life as possible.

Even Laurene Powell, Jobs' wife, advised Isaacson to "be honest with [Jobs'] failings, as well as his strengths." The result is an unabashed telling of the Jobs' life that includes glowing reminiscences alongside unflattering truths.

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