☰

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Television Performers

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

Sold Out / Out of Stock

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

Customers who purchased this also purchased....

Rlimerance Seal Kit Car - 1 Piece Steering Gear Worm Shaft Seal Replacement fits Cadillac Eldorado 5.7L 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985, fits Buick Commercial Chassis 5.7L 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996

Rlimerance Seal Kit Car - 1 Piece Steering Gear Worm Shaft Seal Replacement fits Cadillac Eldorado 5.7L 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985, fits Buick Commercial Chassis 5.7L 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996

Rlimerance Seal Kit Car - 1 Piece Steering Gear Worm Shaft Seal Replacement fits Ford Thunderbird 6.4L 1961 1962 1963 1964, fits Ford Thunderbird 7.0L 1960 1963 1964, fits Ford Ranch Wagon 2.4L 1961

Rlimerance Seal Kit Car - 1 Piece Steering Gear Worm Shaft Seal Replacement fits Ford Thunderbird 6.4L 1961 1962 1963 1964, fits Ford Thunderbird 7.0L 1960 1963 1964, fits Ford Ranch Wagon 2.4L 1961

Yazyu for Chevy for Trailblazer 2002-2009 for Trailblazer EXT 2003-2006 Rack and Pinion Hydraulic Transfer Tubing Assembly YZY1336

Yazyu for Chevy for Trailblazer 2002-2009 for Trailblazer EXT 2003-2006 Rack and Pinion Hydraulic Transfer Tubing Assembly YZY1336

Yazyu for Pontiac for Grand Prix 2004-2008 Rack and Pinion Hydraulic Transfer Tubing Assembly YZY1299

Yazyu for Pontiac for Grand Prix 2004-2008 Rack and Pinion Hydraulic Transfer Tubing Assembly YZY1299

Rlimerance Seal Kit Car - 1 Piece Steering Gear Worm Shaft Seal Replacement fits Chevrolet C20 5.0L 1977 1978 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986, fits Chevrolet G20 4.1L 1975 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984

Rlimerance Seal Kit Car - 1 Piece Steering Gear Worm Shaft Seal Replacement fits Chevrolet C20 5.0L 1977 1978 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986, fits Chevrolet G20 4.1L 1975 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984

Rlimerance Seal Kit Car - 1 Piece Steering Gear Worm Shaft Seal Replacement fits Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 5.0L 1978 1979 1980 1982 1983, fits Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 5.0L 1978 1979 1980 1982 1983

Rlimerance Seal Kit Car - 1 Piece Steering Gear Worm Shaft Seal Replacement fits Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 5.0L 1978 1979 1980 1982 1983, fits Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 5.0L 1978 1979 1980 1982 1983

Rlimerance Seal Kit Car - 1 Piece Steering Gear Worm Shaft Seal Replacement fits Volvo 242 2.1L 1979 1980 1981, fits Volvo 244 2.1L 1979 1980 1981, fits Volvo 245 2.1L 1979 1980 1981

Rlimerance Seal Kit Car - 1 Piece Steering Gear Worm Shaft Seal Replacement fits Volvo 242 2.1L 1979 1980 1981, fits Volvo 244 2.1L 1979 1980 1981, fits Volvo 245 2.1L 1979 1980 1981

Rlimerance Seal Kit Car - 1 Piece Steering Gear Worm Shaft Seal Replacement fits Chevrolet C20 5.0L 1977 1978 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986, fits Chevrolet G20 5.0L 1980 1981 1982 1985 1986 1987 1988

Rlimerance Seal Kit Car - 1 Piece Steering Gear Worm Shaft Seal Replacement fits Chevrolet C20 5.0L 1977 1978 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986, fits Chevrolet G20 5.0L 1980 1981 1982 1985 1986 1987 1988