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Books by Paul Graham

Paul Graham is an English essayist, author, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, computer scientist, and a visionary. He holds degrees in philosophy and computer science and is known for his work on Lisp (programming language). BusinessWeek listed Paul Graham in The 25 Most Influential People on the Web for 2008.

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Hackers & Painters:

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In “Hackers & Painters,” Paul Graham attempts to explain what goes on in the world of computers. Programming, like painting, begins with a sketch, then modifications, and finally a product. Graham delivers a stimulating analysis of the deficiencies of modern societies and praise of the programming language Lisp.

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