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Musk Biography Launch Marred by Controversy and Mixed Reviews

  • Book rollout carefully controlled yet chaotic - Elon Musk biography shot to #1 on Amazon before release
  • Excerpts strategically released to media ahead of embargo
  • Musk disputed one excerpt, author agreed contradiction
  • Reviews mixed - critiquing "great man" approach
  • Isaacson event only LA appearance to discuss book
  • Other notable books covered - Goldberg, Duggar, Dalila Harris
  • Book awards season beginning - Pulitzer opening to non-citizens
  • National Book Award nominees announced
  • Local LA book talks previewed - climate change, feminist horror
latimes.com
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