Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson (Walter Seff Isaacson) was born on May 20th, 1952 and is currently 73 years old. Walter Isaacson was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Walter Isaacson is known for writing in the Non-Fiction genre.
Walter Isaacson has written 17 Non-Fiction Books. The first was released in 1986 with the book The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made. The most recently released was The Greatest Sentence Ever Written which was released in 2025. There are no upcoming non-fiction books by Walter at this time.
Walter Isaacson has also written the Great Thinkers series which has 7 books including Hawking and Einstein.
Walter Isaacson: Awards & Accolades
Isaacson's book, The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race won the BookBrowse Awards, Best Nonfiction Book, in 2021.
Walter Isaacson books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Steve Jobs was nominated for the Audie Award, Audiobook of the Year, in 2012. The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Nonfiction, in 2014. Elon Musk was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best History and Biography, in 2023.
Walter Isaacson: Lists & Other Mentions
- Leonardo da Vinci was the PBS Book Readers Club November 2024 Selection.
- Elon Musk was a USA Today: #1 Non-Fiction Best Seller in 2023 and a New York Times: #1 Nonfiction Best Seller in 2023.
- Einstein: His Life and Universe was a New York Times: #1 Nonfiction Best Seller in 2007.
- Steve Jobs was a New York Times: #1 Nonfiction Best Seller in 2012.
- Leonardo da Vinci was a New York Times: #1 Nonfiction Best Seller in 2017.
- The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race was a New York Times: #1 Nonfiction Best Seller in 2021 and a Time Magazine: 100 Must-Read Books Selection in 2021.
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Walter Isaacson: F.A.Q
When was Walter Isaacson Born? How old is Walter Isaacson?
Walter Isaacson was born on May 20th, 1952. Walter Isaacson is currently 73 years old.
Where was Walter Isaacson Born?
Walter Isaacson was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA and is American.
What book awards has Walter Isaacson won?
Isaacson's book, The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race won the award BookBrowse Awards, Best Nonfiction Book, in 2021.
What was the first book Walter Isaacson wrote?
The first book written by Walter Isaacson was The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made, published in 1986.
What was the most recent book Walter Isaacson wrote?
His most recently released work was The Greatest Sentence Ever Written (a short story) on November 18th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Walter Isaacson?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Walter Isaacson book is
Steve Jobs. Here are his most popular books:
- Steve Jobs (8)
- Leonardo da Vinci (8.67)
- The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race (8.88)
- Benjamin Franklin: An American Life (8.6)
- Elon Musk (9)
What genres does Walter Isaacson Write?
Walter Isaacson primarily writes in the Non-Fiction genre. His work includes sub-genres such as Cultural / Social Commentary, Biographies, and Narrative Non-Fiction.
Are there upcoming new books by Walter Isaacson?
Walter Isaacson does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Walter Isaacson written?
Walter Isaacson has written 18 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 1 book in the Great Thinkers Series, 17 Non-Fiction Books.