Books Recommended by Jason Calacanis
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Creativity, Inc.
Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
Ed Catmull
Source: "Pixar has made some of the greatest stories of our time, but [the author]’s personal story, is perhaps the greatest story that has come out of Pixar." - Jason Calacanis
The Ride of a Lifetime
Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company
Robert Iger
Source: "We recently read [this book] in the 'This Week in Startups' book club." - Jason Calacanis
On Writing
A Memoir of the Craft
Stephen King
Source: "Got me jazzed up about writing and reading more." - Jason Calacanis
4 recommenders
The Fish That Ate the Whale
The Life and Times of America's Banana King
Rich Cohen
Source: "About Sam Zemurray, who was the banana king." - Jason Calacanis
Titan
The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.
Ron Chernow
Source: "I got about 500 pages in. It is detailed." - Jason Calacanis
Good to Great
Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't
Jim Collins
Source: "The great management book." - Jason Calacanis
Something Like An Autobiography
Akira Kurosawa
Source: "Top three director for me." - Jason Calacanis
1 recommender
One of a Kind
The Rise and Fall of Stuey ',The Kid', Ungar, The World's Greatest Poker Player
Nolan Dalla
Source: Jason Calacanis recommended this book on his blog.
1 recommender
Born Standing Up
A Comic's Life
Steve Martin
Source: Jason Calacanis recommended this book on his blog.
The Autobiography of Malcolm X
As Told to Alex Haley
Malcolm X
Source: Jason Calacanis recommended this book on his blog.
1 recommender
Hillbilly Elegy
A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis
J. D. Vance
Source: Jason Calacanis recommended this book on his blog.
The Lean Startup
How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses
Eric Ries
Source: "You need to read [this book]." - Jason Calacanis
Red Notice
A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Fight for Justice
Bill Browder
Source: "One of my favorite books." - Jason Calacanis
Shoe Dog
A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
Phil Knight
Source: "Great inspirational [book]." - Jason Calacanis
1 recommender
3 recommenders
3 recommenders
It's About Damn Time
How to Turn Being Underestimated into Your Greatest Advantage
Arlan Hamilton
Source: "Excellent new book." - Jason Calacanis
4 recommenders
1 recommender
Keeping At It
The Quest for Sound Money and Good Government
Paul A. Volcker
Source: "Pretty great." - Jason Calacanis
4 recommenders
2 recommenders
Winners Take All
The Elite Charade of Changing the World
Anand Giridharadas
Source: "A good read." - Jason Calacanis
2 recommenders
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