by Paul Israel
ISBN 0-471-36270-0
**** [4/5]
I picked this book up on a business trip because I was interested to learn more about Edison.
I really enjoyed this book and learning the details of the great inventors method. Warning, this is complete non-fiction and a bit dry so you need to really engage. One of the best features of the book is the reproductions of invention ideas and patent illustrations.
A few interesting factoids that I didn't realize, apparently Edison was also deeply involved in the evolution of the telephone (who knew?). He invention style was more methodical than I would have guessed and he had a very systematic when looking for filament materials for lightbulbs.
I enjoyed it. Good book to pick up.
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