Isbn: 9780738200095 - Insisting on the Impossible: Life of Edwin Land - The Inventor of Instant Photography (13 results)

hardcover. Condition: Good. This book is in good condition, showing moderate signs of wear and use. The pages may have noticeable notes, highlighting, or underlining, but the text remains clearly readable. The cover and spine may show signs of shelf wear, such as creases, scuff marks, or small tears. Despite these cosmetic flaws, the book remains structurally sound and fully functional. This book may be an ex-library item. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st ptg. 510 pp. 6 3/8 x 9 1/2. Gray boards with qtr gray cloth, stamped in silver on spine. Mostly white illustrated dj. Black remainder mark on bottom page edges.

Hardback. Condition: Good. If a single life exemplifies the inner drive that fires a great inventor, it is the life of Edwin Land. The major innovations that he was able to achieve in photography, optics, industry, and science policy carry priceless lessons for readers today.Insisting on the Impossible is the first full-scale biography of this Magellan of modern technology. Victor McElheny reveals the startling scope and dating spirit of Land's scientific and entrepreneurial genius. Second only to Edison in the number of patents he received (535), Land build a modest enterprise into a gigantic invention factory, turning out not only polarizers and the first instant cameras, but also high-speed and X-ray film, identification systems, 3-D and instant movies, and military devices for night vision and aerial reconnaissance. As a scientist, Land developed a new theory of color vision; as a science advisor to Eisenhower during the Cold War he spearheaded the development of the U-2 spyplane and helped design NASA.Behind these protean achievements was a relentless curiosity, a magical public presence, and a willful optimism that drew him again and again to conquer the impossible. In an era when these qualities are needed more than ever, this masterly biography will speak to anyone involved or interested in business, science, photography, educational reform of government.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. If a single life exemplifies the inner drive that fires a great inventor, it is the life of Edwin Land. The major innovations that he was able to achieve in photography, optics, industry, and science policy carry priceless lessons for readers today.Insisting on the Impossible is the first full-scale biography of this Magellan of modern technology. Victor McElheny reveals the startling scope and dating spirit of Land's scientific and entrepreneurial genius. Second only to Edison in the number of patents he received (535), Land build a modest enterprise into a gigantic invention factory, turning out not only polarizers and the first instant cameras, but also high-speed and X-ray film, identification systems, 3-D and instant movies, and military devices for night vision and aerial reconnaissance. As a scientist, Land developed a new theory of color vision; as a science advisor to Eisenhower during the Cold War he spearheaded the development of the U-2 spyplane and helped design NASA.Behind these protean achievements was a relentless curiosity, a magical public presence, and a willful optimism that drew him again and again to conquer the impossible. In an era when these qualities are needed more than ever, this masterly biography will speak to anyone involved or interested in business, science, photography, educational reform of government.…

Hb. Condition: VG-. Dust Jacket Condition: VG-. 1st. 510pp. Index, Biblio. Soiling edges, wear boards, DJ: wear extremities, rubbing.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable. Any access codes or passwords originally included with the book may be expired, used or no longer valid. Image is stock photo and cover art edition may be different than pictured.…

1/3 Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor shelfwear in an alike dust-jacket; The life of Edwin Land, inventor of instant photography; 8vo; 510 pages; FSA.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. (First Edition) Book is a clean tight unmarked copy.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Good Plus, Slightly Frayed DJ. First Edition. Remainder mark on bottom edge. 510pp. Illus. "The Life of Edwin Land.".

Condition: new.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 510 pages. 9.75x6.75x1.75 inches. In Stock.