Madness in the Making: The Triumphant Rise and Untimely Fall of America's Show Inventors David Lindsay Author

by David Lindsay

2021-04-11 17:50:40

"A fascinating history of the unexpected intersection of science, technology and show business." --John Steele Gordon, author of " Hamilton's Blessing" "Once upon a time, American know-how flourished through show-how: spectacular demonstrations by ev... Read more
"A fascinating history of the unexpected intersection of science, technology and show business." --John Steele Gordon, author of " Hamilton's Blessing" "Once upon a time, American know-how flourished through show-how: spectacular demonstrations by ever resourceful technological entrepreneurs. David Lindsay brings back these glorious (and sometimes infamous) theatricals in a delightful, witty, narrative with a serious point: the American inventor, now relegated to endless rehearsals, needs to resume a rightful place on the national center stage. For admirers and critics of technology and for veteran and inspiring inventors, "Madness in the Making" will give pleasure and inspire debate." --Edward Tenner. Author of "Why Things Bite Back" Less

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File size6.00(w)x9.00(h)x0.93(d)
Print pages420
PublisheriUniverse, Incorporated
Publication date May 28, 2005
ISBN9780595347667
David Lindsay (3 March 1876 – 16 July 1945)[1] was a British author now best remembered for the philosophical science fiction novel A Voyage to Arcturus (1920).Lindsay was born into a middle-class S...

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