Wonderland

"Wonderland" by Steven Johnson explores the role of popular entertainment in driving world-changing innovations. This illustrated history takes a long-term approach, showing how the pursuit of novelty and wonder has spurred technological advancements throughout history. Johnson introduces readers to the colorful innovators of leisure, from showmen to artists, who changed the trajectory of history with their luxurious wares, gambling tables, and magic shows. This delightful read argues that the future lies wherever people are having the most fun.