Architects of the Web: 1,000 Days That Built the Future of Business

by Robert H. Reid and Rob Reid

Book Overview

"A terrific book that captures the explosion of creativity and business evolution at the center of the Internet phenomenon. A tantalizing mix of diverse players with utopian visions, animated by equal parts aggression and delight. A true saga of our time."-James F. Moore author, The Death of Competition; Chairman, Geo Partners Research Inc. Architects of the Web presents the dynamic history of the Web's creation and evolution-as well as its emergence...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471171875
• ISBN13: 9780471171874
• Release Date: March 1997
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Insight for the Intrepid

Thorough, throughful and provocative. A "business biography" that was written in real time. Reid takes the reader on the roller coaster of innovation and drive to commericalize the some of aspects of the 'web. Contrary to the viewpoint of some readers, Reid adequately describes the academic roots of the web. Yet, as is stated in the title, Reid masterfully articulates the stories that are being re-written hourly that will alter the future of business and commerce

Facts, intrigue, inspiration

A great story - even better since its true. Perfect for students, entrepreneurs and web surfers. Other books that come along later will be jaded by knowing too much. Only this book can tell it how it happened, since it was written at the same time; giving the reader a real-time perspective, not revisionist. Reid gives his book the same kind of drive and intensity that the early web architects must have had!

Great read on the momentum and importance of the Web.

Although you will know these key Web players well when finished reading, Architects of the Web is not just about personalities. It's about the Web, how it was created, how it is changing, and how it will impact us. Since each chapter focuses on a different profile and a different aspect of the Web, from software to content to service, Reid is able to survey these perspectives to extract the important themes. The book is well written, and written in a way that both industry professionals and web newcomers will enjoy

Definitely a "What's Cool" and "What's Hot" selection

Click on the order button for this one! Architects of the Web tops the lists of "What's hot" about the Internet category. The author takes us down the path of the early days of the commercialization of the web. We accompany 8 pioneers -- from Mark Andreessen to Jerry Yang -- during their journeys across uncharted terrain. With them, we live through one of the most exciting times in the history of technology, and for that matter, the history of the world

MUST READ -- Great industry insight and storytelling!

I would highly recommend Architects of the Web for anyone that is interested in the Internet phenomenon and it's increasingly monumental impact on modern business and society. The author successfully combines a keen industry insider's view with cogent business insight and compelling storytelling. While framed as the stories of the people that made the commercial Web happen, the book provides a fascinating history of how the Web developed into the medium we know today, as well as ample vision for where it's going. With it's combination of personality, anthropology, storytelling, and insight -- Architects is a "must read" for anyone that surfs!