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Elon Musk : Tesla, SpaceX, and the quest for a fantastic future

by Ashlee Vance

This biography traces the life and career of entrepreneur Elon Musk, from his childhood in South Africa to his leadership of PayPal, Tesla, and SpaceX. It examines his personal setbacks, professional successes, and significant impact on global technology and industry.

Accession 10571 ISBN 9780062301239 Publisher HarperCollins
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