Paul Graham
Co-founder of Y Combinator & Essayist
Paul Graham is a computer scientist, essayist, and investor who co-founded Y Combinator, the world's most prestigious startup accelerator. He previously founded Viaweb, the first software-as-a-service company, which was acquired by Yahoo in 1998. He is the author of On Lisp, ANSI Common Lisp, and Ha…
3 books authored
On Lisp
Advanced Techniques for Common Lisp
A comprehensive study of advanced Common Lisp techniques, focusing on macro programming and the 'bottom-up' style of development. It explores how Lisp's extensibility allows programmers to build specialized languages for their specific applications.
ANSI Common Lisp
A comprehensive introduction and reference manual for the Common Lisp programming language as defined by the ANSI standard. The text provides a tutorial for beginners while covering advanced features such as macros, closures, and the Common Lisp Object System (CLOS).
Hackers & Painters
Big Ideas from the Computer Age
A collection of essays exploring the world of software development, hacker culture, and the economics of innovation. Graham examines the creative nature of programming, the dynamics of startup companies, and how technological trends shape the digital age.