Leander Kahney has covered Apple for more than a dozen years and has written three popular books about Apple, including Inside Steve’s Brain and The Cult of Mac. His newest book is a biography of Apple’s senior VP of design, called Jony Ive: The Genius behind Apple’s Greatest Products Millions are familiar with Apple’s legendary aesthetic. It’s what makes their products instantly recognizable, and is synonymous with craft, care, and quality. And though the design is iconic, few are familiar with the man behind the design: Jonathan Ive, chief designer. Not only has Ive made Apple one of the most valuable companies in the world — his design has overturned entire industries, from music and mobile phones to PCs and tablets. Unlike his former boss and creative partner Steve Jobs, Ive shuns the spotlight. Naturally shy and soft-spoken, he lets his work speak for itself. In Jony Ive: The Genius behind Apple’s Greatest Products, Kahney offers a gripping and thorough examination of a remarkably creative career and provides insight into the principles underlying Ive’s success. Here’s my interview with Leander in the second episode of my new podcast, Incredibly Interesting Authors.