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The Last Lone Inventor: A Tale of Genius, Deceit, and the Birth of Television – The True Story of Philo T. Farnsworth vs. RCA's Monopoly

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The Last Lone Inventor: A Tale of Genius, Deceit, and the Birth of Television – The True Story of Philo T. Farnsworth vs. RCA's Monopoly

Selected for "100 Biographies & Memoirs to Read in a Lifetime" - AmazonÂ includes THE LAST LONE INVENTOR on its all-time best list.

In a story that is both of its time and timeless, Evan I. Schwartz tells a tale of genius versus greed, innocence versus deceit, and independent brilliance versus corporate arrogance. Many men have laid claim to the title "father of television," but Philo T. Farnsworth is the true genius behind what may be the most influential invention of our time.
Driven by his obsession to demonstrate his idea,by the age of twenty Farnsworth was operating his own laboratory above a garage in San Francisco and filing for patents. The resulting publicity caught the attention of RCA tycoon David Sarnoff, who became determined to control television in the same way he monopolized radio.
Based on original research, including interviews with Farnsworth family members, The Last Lone Inventor is the story of the epic struggle between two equally passionate adversaries whose clash symbolized a turning point in the culture of creativity.
Country USA
Brand Harper Perennial
Manufacturer Harper Perennial
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 0060935596_used
ReleaseDate 2003-05-13
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780060935597

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