“The story of one of the most prolific, independent, and iconoclastic inventors of this century…fascinating.”—Scientific American Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), credited as the inspiration for radio, robots, and even radar, has been called the patron saint of modern electricity. Based on original material and previously unavailable documents, this acclaimed book is the definitive biography of the man … definitive biography of the man considered by many to be the founding father of modern electrical technology. Among Tesla’s creations were the channeling of alternating current, fluorescent and neon lighting, wireless telegraphy, and the giant turbines that harnessed the power of Niagara Falls.
This essential biography is illustrated with sixteen pages of photographs, including the July 20, 1931, Time magazine cover for an issue celebrating the inventor’s career.
“A deep and comprehensive biography of a great engineer of early electrical science–likely to become the definitive biography. Highly recommended.”–American Association for the Advancement of Science
“Seifer’s vivid, revelatory, exhaustively researched biography rescues pioneer inventor Nikola Tesla from cult status and restores him to his rightful place as a principal architect of the modern age.” —Publishers Weekly Starred Review
“[Wizard] brings the many complex facets of [Tesla’s] personal and technical life together in to a cohesive whole….I highly recommend this biography of a great technologist.” –A.A. Mullin, U.S. Army Space and Strategic Defense Command, COMPUTING REVIEWS
“[Along with A Beautiful Mind] one of the five best biographies written on the brilliantly disturbed.”–WALL STREET JOURNAL
“Wizard is a compelling tale presenting a teeming, vivid world of science, technology, culture and human lives.”-
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More comprehensably researched treatment of an ignomatic genius.
Tesla was a fascinating man, creative, persistent. understanding electricity better than Edison, practical in many ways.
The book is well written and easy to read.
Old fashioned historical
Amazing book that tells about Tesla’s life and his many inventions most that are not attributed to him. Very informative read.
Boring
Hard to follow, going in different directions, plots, and charaters
Good information about Tesla and his challenges and victories. A little too technical for me.
Excellent biography of a under appreciated genius.
Far too technical writing. Very little about the man himself.
Although it is filled with dates, names, and facts, I found it hard to put down. It gives real insight into the genius of Tesla and why he is hardly known.
So detailed that it is tedious to read. Only for the most detail oriented reader.
boring