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. 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. Victor McElheny reveals the startling scope and dating spirit of Land's scientific and entrepreneurial genius. Marketing is what you do when your product is no good. October 1994 Issue Quick Turnaround on Night Goggles Polarizers, Torpedoes, and Bombs Good Cheap Camera Filters Digging for the Bomb Din Land: Patriot From Polaroid Impressions of Edwin H. A woman had the right to inherit whatever anyone. Creativity is the sudden cessation of stupidity. A woman was entitled to her own private property, including land, livestock, slaves, and servants. Dont undertake a project unless it is manifestly important and nearly impossible. He enjoyed creating elegant and inexpensive devices, in remarkably short times and at modest development prices, for a wide range of military problems in World War II. Ripercorriamo la storia del padre della Polaroid: definito lultimo dei grandi geni per le sue innovative scoperte scientifiche, dotato di sensibilità artistica e ingegno, Land ha rivoluzionato il concetto di fotografia. Land, who founded Polaroid in 1937 and the. 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. Politeness is the poison of collaboration. Edwin Land had a flairfor solving complex problems. Land, inventor of instant photography and founder of Polaroid Corp., died Friday after a long illness.
If a single life exemplifies the inner drive that fires a great inventor, it is the life of Edwin Land.
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