Amazonia
James Marcus
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Amazonia
by James Marcus
Published
2010
Publisher
New Press, The
Pages
322
ISBN-13
9781595587220
Description
"James Marcus was hired as a senior editor at Amazon.com in 1996, giving him a ringside seat for the company's explosive rise and dismal wallet-busting swoon. Now - as the e-commerce giant makes an astonishing comeback - he tells all. Unlike the recent crop of dot.com memoirs, this is no tale of a bankrupt and brokenhearted entrepreneur. Marcus came aboard as a self-described "token humanist," and his take on the new economy juggernaut is predominantly a cultural one. How did the company change as it morphed from a miniscule start-up to a global, multibillion-dollar leviathan? Was the Web breaking more promises than it kept? And finally: What could an editor do to resist being transformed into a hyperventilating shill?" "In answering these questions, Marcus takes us to meetings, job interviews, trade shows, and corporate retreats. We spend a freezing holiday season at the warehouse, and a considerably warmer afternoon at the company's summer picnic - where Bezos himself mans the dunk tank. Amazonia is a guide to America's lost world of the nineties."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Amazonia?
This edition of Amazonia has approximately 322 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Amazonia?
For most readers, Amazonia typically takes between 6h 43m and 4h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 22m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Amazonia?
The estimated word count for Amazonia is approximately 80,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Amazonia?
Amazonia was written by James Marcus.
When was Amazonia published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.