Gadget Nation: A Journey Through the Eccentric World of Invention
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Book Overview
Featuring more than 100 innovations and inventions, this visual showcase captures a great can-do spirit and creative energy. All the creators profiled here brought their ideas to life right in their own homes, they range from the useful (a finger shield for when you're chopping food) to the offbeat (a nappy for your pet bird).
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:140273686X
ISBN13:9781402736865
Release Date:May 2008
Publisher:Sterling
Length:244 Pages
Weight:2.45 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 9.3" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Very entertaining book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Gadget Nation is a great read. It's very well written, easy to read and extremely entertaining. It's just amazing what people will come up with in terms of products. Most of the products are at least somewhat useful but some of them are downright weird! The author does a very good job outlining the histories of the products and telling the inventors' stories. Highly recommended. Jeff from California
Sweet Surprise
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I got this gift for my dad for his birthday and was surprised by how much I loved it! So I got one for me too. It's one of those surprising books that you don't want to put down because you just have to see what's next in the wacky world of invention. The layout is fun and easy on the eye. And the tone is a fabulous mix of funny and factual with a refreshing touch of heart. This book would make a great gift, and would be a fun ice breaker at a party too. We plan to keep our copy on the coffee table where everyone can enjoy! I think this whole concept would make a fun TV show one day too!
VERY COOL
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I loved it. I learned so much about what goes on in the making of inventions. I'm curious what my neighbors are doing in their spare time! A great conversation starter. I'm usually not interested in this stuff but the way the book was written made it easy to follow. I am looking for other books by Steve Greenberg. I am definately a fan.
The Heart of a Nation
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Steve Greenberg's book is funny, informative and--this part surprised me--quite touching. The drive, imagination and optimism of these inventors, wacky though some may be, form the heart of what makes America, and the human being, so great. Can't wait for the author's next book.
Gadgets are Great !!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This book is 240 pages of creative and wacky inventions. All of the inventions solve a problem, some problems not too important, others we struggle with every day and wish we would have thought of that! I read every page and tried to guess if the product made money or not. Most of the time I was surprised the inventor didn't make more money, because they had such a good idea! I would have liked this book to go into more details of how to bring an invention to market, make it yourself or license it to a manufacturer? However, this collection of products illustrates the huge number of great inventions we never hear about, probably only 10% of these every make it onto store selves. What website can we buy them from? Thanks Steve, keep up the good work. David
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