The New New Thing

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The New New Thing: A Silicon Valley Story is a book by Michael M. Lewis published in 1999 by W. W. Norton & Company.

Synopsis

The book is written with a comedic touch similar to that of the Lewis's earlier book Liar's Poker. The book focuses on the founder of several Silicon Valley companies, James H. Clark, and the entrepreneurial culture that dominated the area during the height of the Internet boom.

Recognition

It was named one of the best books of 1999 by BusinessWeek, Christian Science Monitor, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and The Industry Standard.

Adaptation

The book was optioned to be developed into a narrative film in August 2024 by Richard Dewey at Convexity Films.

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