Madness in the making : the triumphant rise and untimely fall of America's show inventors
Auteurs : Lindsay, David (Auteur)
Lieu de publication : Lincoln
Éditeur : iUniverse
Date de publication : 2005
ISBN : 0-595-34766-5
Langue : Anglais
Description : 404 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Notes : Bibliogr. : p.385-396. Index
Sujets :
Inventions - États-Unis - Histoire
Exhibitions d'inventions
Fêtes foraines - États-Unis
Sciences et technologies - États-Unis - Histoire
Résumé :
A fascinating history of the unexpected intersection of science, technology and show business.-John Steele Gordon, author of Hamilton's Blessing"Once upon a time, American know-how flourished through show-how: spectacular demonstrations by ever resourceful technological entrepreneurs. David Lindsay brings back these glorious (and sometimes infamous) theatricals in a delightful, witty, narrative with a serious point: the American inventor, now relegated to endless rehearsals, needs to resume a rightful place on the national center stage. For admirers and critics of technology and for veteran and inspiring inventors, Madness in the Making will give pleasure and inspire debate."-Edward Tenner. Author of Why Things Bite Back [editor sumamry]
Collection : Bibliothèque de l'École nationale de cirque
Localisation : Bibliothèque
Cote : 791.097 3 L748m 2005