Launching September 16, 2025
The forces of disruption have repeatedly rewritten the rules of business, society, and human possibility. But what really drives these revolutionary changes?
EPIC DISRUPTIONS weaves together the fascinating stories behind history's most transformative disruptions—from 9th century China to 21st century Silicon Valley. Through 11 pivotal innovations including the printing press, mass-produced automobiles, McDonald's revolutionary food system, and the iPhone, EPIC DISRUPTIONS reveals the hidden patterns behind world-changing breakthroughs.
But EPIC DISRUPTIONS goes beyond just celebrating invention. Through vivid storytelling and sharp analysis, the book introduces us to the iconoclasts who dared to think differently—the Renaissance-era scientists, French-cooking enthusiasts, and corporate visionaries who saw opportunities others missed. EPIC DISRUPTIONS decodes how genuine disruption actually happens, stripping away the mythology.
As artificial intelligence and other technologies promise to unleash another wave of transformation, EPIC DISRUPTIONS arrives at the perfect moment—offering innovators and curious readers a page-turning exploration of how radical change reshapes industries, launches new powers, and, yes, occasionally changes everything.
Testimonials
"Deep, important ideas about disruption, shared by a master storyteller and frontline thinker on innovation. Read this if you want to understand the past - and the future - of radical change."
Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, author of What's Your Problem?, co-author of Innovation as Usual.
"A compelling blend of historical ideas and the latest business school theory - I had a great time reading this book and learned so much."
Tim Harford, author of Fifty Inventions That Shaped The Modern Economy
“What does Julia Child have to do with gunpowder or jaywalking? That is the fun part of this delightful and provocative book. The serious part is understanding the ‘predictably unpredictable’ forces of disruption that no business or industry can afford to ignore.”
Charles Wheelan, author of Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science
"This warm, funny, and intelligent book brings Clayton Christensen’s theories to life—a delightful romp through major disruptions, offering historical surprises and deep insights into innovations that literally changed the world."
Rita McGrath, author (Seeing Around Corners), strategist, speaker
“What connects gunpowder, printing presses, Pampers, and iPhones? Scott Anthony's engaging new book reveals powerful lessons for today’s business leaders from these world-reshaping disruptions.”
Amy C Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership, Harvard Business School; Author, Right kind of wrong: The science of failing well (Atria 2023)