The Last Lone Inventor
A Tale of Genius, Deceit, and the Birth of Television
Evan I. Schwartz
Discover the true genius behind the invention of television in this timeless tale of passion and struggle between independent brilliance and corporate arrogance. Follow the story of Philo T. Farnsworth and his journey from operating a laboratory above a garage to fighting against RCA tycoon David Sarnoff for control over television. The Last Lone Inventor is a captivating read based on original research and interviews with Farnsworth's family members that highlights a pivotal moment in the culture of creativity.
Publish Date
2003-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
2003-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2002
Goodreads Rating
4.2
ISBN
9780060935597
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