Walter Isaacson expresses his gratitude to various individuals who contributed to the making of his book about Steve Jobs. He acknowledges the dedication of Simon & Schuster, publisher Jonathan Karp, and his agent Amanda Urban for their support. He also thanks Crary Pullen for her efforts in locating photographs and his assistant Pat Zindulka for her assistance. Additionally, he appreciates the feedback from his father Irwin and daughter Betsy.
Isaacson reflects on the impact of the book's original release, noting that it stirred some emotional reactions due to the complexity of Jobs' character. He expresses regret for any hurt feelings caused, emphasizing that it was never his intention to offend anyone.