Literature

Leonardo da Vinci

Walter Isaacson · 2000

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4,245·Classic

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A work of fiction by Walter Isaacson, published in 2000. Leonardo da Vinci has become a lasting reference in its field — valued for its insight, clarity, and enduring relevance.

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Andrej KarpathyAI researcher & former Tesla AI Director

This is an engrossing, well-paced biography that is a pleasure to read. I'm left with a deep and motivating admiration of many facets of Leonardo's character, especially his eager mind, attention to detail, thinking from first principles, his use extensive use of physical notebooks, and, most intriguingly, his use of art as a thinking tool. It's fascinating to get a glimpse of someone so far ahead of his time, and it's fun to think about what he would make of today. 4/5

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Bill GatesCo-founder of Microsoft

Sheds light on every facet of [Leonardo da Vinci]’s life.

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