In a web-only video interview, Warren Buffett biographer Alice Schroeder talks with CNBC's Tyler Mathisen about Buffett's disciplined work ethic, his greatest fear, and his friendships through the years.   Read More

Warren Buffett biographer Alice Schroeder offers three Buffett-style tips for investing in turbulent times during an appearance on CNBC's Power Lunch.   Read More

The first authorized biography of Warren Buffett is being published today. The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life was written by former insurance industry analyst Alice Schroeder with Buffett's full cooperation.   Here are some excerpts from the book, as provided by its publisher, Bantam Dell.   Read More

Warren Buffett's "self-doubt and vulnerability" surprised the author of The Snowball, the billionaire investor's first authorized biography that goes on sale tomorrow.  Alice Schroeder tells why in an interview with Reuters.   Read More

The first authorized biography of Warren Buffett goes on sale Monday, September 29, and it could very well be the biggest business book of the year, both in sales and weight. (At 976 pages, the hardcover edition weighs in at three pounds, 6.5 ounces.)   The publisher has posted a few excerpts, including a description of Buffett's 1999 "preaching" to an audience that thought the Internet would make them rich, forever.   Read More

The highly-anticipated first authorized biography of Warren Buffett was supposed to be kept under wraps until its official release on September 29.   But tonight the Associated Press is out with some of Buffett's "flaws", as revealed in The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life.    Read More

The publicity machine is getting revved up for the release later this month of the new authorized biography of Warren Buffett.   This morning, more than 400 Sunday newspapers around the country featured Parade Magazine with a smiling Buffett on the cover. The somewhat optimistic headline: 10 Ways to Get Rich - Warren Buffett's Secrets That Can Work For You.    Read More

Today I'm blogging from ComiCon, the 39th annual comic book convention; it's sold out and tickets are being scalped online for over 400 dollars. This year 125,000 fans are expected to hit the San Diego Convention Center for four days of fanboy heaven.   Read More