- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Vintage; New edition edition (1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0099268280
- ISBN-13: 978-0099268284
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,750,969 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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*BOMBARDIERS was a bestseller in the UK and was translated into 12 languages. *Subject matter of THE FIRST 20 MILLION. . . a silicon valley and the internet - will have an even wider appeal than that of BOMBARDIERS. *Author visit. *Massive internet interest. *Praise for BOMBARDIERS: 'the most entertaining depiction of greed and dishonesty on Wall Street ever to see print' BUSINESS WEEK.
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In the basement of a distinguished research lab, Andy Caspar's engineering talents are being ignored. But his chance to become an "Ironman" appears when the chief engineer sets Andy up a long-neglected project - to design a computer that can sell for only $300. Matters then take a dangerous turn.
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Oh, God. No sooner had Francis Benoit started explaining to this reporter the difference between the ISA and PCI electrical standards when the reporter's head nods-customary cues that implied "Go on, I'm with you"-were replaced by this high-tempo bobbing and rocking motion that signaled that the reporter's brain had lost the train of thought and was spinning idly, frozen like a processor caught in an infinite loop. Read the first page
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Oh, God. No sooner had Francis Benoit started explaining to this reporter the difference between the ISA and PCI electrical standards when the reporter's head nods-customary cues that implied "Go on, I'm with you"-were replaced by this high-tempo bobbing and rocking motion that signaled that the reporter's brain had lost the train of thought and was spinning idly, frozen like a processor caught in an infinite loop. Read the first page
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A great novel of interest to those within the IT industry and anyone interested in the workings of Silicon Valley. The story is gripping and realistic.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
From the very first chapter this book grabs the reader. It's vivid descriptions of silicon valley made me feel as if I knew the place. It brilliantly handles the issue of technical language for non techies. One of the only book I've read where I was expecting that extra little twist right up to the last paragraph. If you want to be the next Bill Gates read this
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a good light read for something like the plane. It's marketed as a Silicon Valley "thriller", but it's both more and less than this: more because of the characters and information about computing, and less because it didn't for me quite have that "I must turn the page" quality that I associate with true thrillers. There were a few points about the plot that didn't quite make sense to me, as well. Still, I recommend this book. But how quickly things date in computing ...
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Interesting
An interesting, geek-humoured light story which feels so much like it could be a true story. Fun and very lifelike characters and settings make this a fun read.
Published on 28 Dec 2007 by K1ng
A good read, if a bit dated.
I can see at the time why there would be a lot of interest in this novel as much of it would be new and unknown outside IT circles. Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2007 by John M. Howitt
Really gripping
I found the this novel was one of the most gripping books I have read, and it is really funny and clever.
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The characterisations are well observed but the story was less thangripping. A good read for travel but not the book that will keep you up until the birds start chirping. Read more
Published on 21 Sep 1999 by D. Harvey-George
Gripping Silicon Valley thriller
Po Bronson's prose is sharp; his observations keen and funny; his characters are three-dimensional and engaging - and the plot is fast, furious and totally realistic. Read more
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This book is cool. Maybe not as cool as "The First $20 Million" but cool all the same. Set in the ivory towers of the US futures trading companies, Bombardiers follows... Read more
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