Tesla: Man Out of Time - Softcover

Cheney, Margaret

3.7

6,353 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 038533382X ISBN 13: 9780385333825

Publisher: Bantam Dell Pub Group, 1998

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The fascinating portrait of Nikola Tesla, one of the most brilliant scientists and inventors of the 20th century, from the impact of his seminal accomplishments to the eccentricities and obsessions of the man behind the science. of photos.

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Review:

"Choice"

Cheney's excellent biography of one of the most idiosyncratic and truly enigmatic "scientists" is both comprehensive and well written...very warmly recommended.

"Discover"

A dramatic and poignant portrait.

"The Sunday Times," London

Uncommonly colorful...absorbing.

"Publishers Weekly"

Well documented, sympathetic, and engaging.

"American Scientist"

Excellent...a significant contribution to the recent history of science...informative and delightful to read.

About the Author:

Margaret Cheney is a biographer of unusual versatility. In addition to her two major studies of Tesla (most recently "Tesla: Master of Lightning, " with Robert Uth), she has written "Midnight at Mabel's, " a biography of the great cabaret singer and song stylist Mabel Mercer. Cheney is also the author of "Meanwhile Farm" and "Why: The Serial Killer in America." She lives in California.

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