Breaking Twitter: Elon Musk and the Most Controversial Corporate Takeover in History (Paperback) - Ben Mezrich

A rollicking, character-driven narrative by bestselling author Ben Mezrich, Breaking Twitter pulls back the curtain on the biggest business story of our time.

'An excitable, high-octane account' - Independent

In October 2022, Elon Musk marched through Twitter's front doors after buying the digital giant for $44 billion. His takeover came with the promise of fundamental change, but nothing could prepare the company for the chaos to come - brutal mass firings, an exodus of advertisers and 'blue-tick' celebrities and a vicious battle for control.

With unique access to Twitter insiders and Musk's confidants, this is the astonishing story from all sides. Why did Elon overhaul Twitter's blue-tick system, and how did it lead to the near-collapse of the company's revenue? Will Twitter - now X - survive? How has the constant negative press coverage affected Elon?

With a wealth of hidden details, Breaking Twitter gives ringside seats to one of the most dramatic and compelling business stories of our time.

'Mezrich's books are the sort of engrossing reads you pick up in the airport then find the blockbuster film on the plane' - Evening Standard

About the Author

Ben Mezrich is the New York Times bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires (adapted by Aaron Sorkin into the David Fincher film The Social Network), Bringing Down the House (adapted into the hit film 21), The Antisocial Network and many other bestselling books. His books have sold over six million copies worldwide and he is one of the world's leading business narrative writers.