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E Mael wrote:
>
> while you were at it did you find any more filth on the good name of
> edison?
No, I wouldn't say so. In fact, the more I read about both Edison and
Tesla the more respect I have for both, while realizing more acutely
their human foibles. If you are truly interested in understanding their
relationship, I would advise reading the recent Tesla biography by
Seifer (Wizard : The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla: Biography of a
Genius (Citadel Press Book) -- Marc J. Seifer; Paperback).
Here are some reviews from Amazon.com:
Reviews
From Booklist , November 15, 1996
What kind of genius can fathom the mysteries of
electromagnetism but cannot keep corporate lawyers from
taking him to the cleaners? Perhaps because his
life did not
culminate in wealth and acclaim, Nikola Tesla has largely
slipped from the national memory. Seifer's biography
rescues him from oblivion, bringing back to life the
amazingly creative intellect that gave us fluorescent
lighting, wireless communication, cheap electrical power,
and the remote control. But Seifer also resurrects the
wounded, self-destructive personality who never
recovered from the loss of a favored older brother and
who spiraled into weird obsessions, mental
collapse, and
poverty as he watched other men use his inventions
to win
fame and riches. Seifer does an admirable job of explaining
his subject's technical feats and analyzing his psychological
idiosyncrasies. Tinged with pathos, this meticulously
researched biography deserves attention from all who
would understand the human tragedies played out in the
shadows of our neon culture. Notes, appendix, and
bibliography. Bryce Christensen
Copyright© 1996, American Library Association. All
rights reserved --This text refers to the hardcover
edition of this title
Synopsis
Nikola Tesla, credited by many as the inspiration for
radios, robots, and even radar, has been called the patron
saint of modern electricity. "Wizard" is the definitive
biography of this founding father of modern
technology of
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Customer Comments
Average Customer Review: Number of Reviews: 10
Christopher Wise from Hurricane, WV , April 13,
1999
tell everyone about tesla
everyone in the scientific community should be informed
about the struggle to get Tesla's work recognized.
He was
perhaps the most infuential scientist of our
century.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] from Saratoga Springs, New
York , February 3, 1999
Fabulous book on the genious of N. Tesla, a MUST
READ
I read the 1998 softcover edition and LOVED IT! I
first saw
the name "TESLA" as a "brand" name on the
television sets
in eastern Europe. My curiosity up, I searched
Amazon.com and found this book. I became a TESLA fan
immediately! TESLA had the greatest inventive
genius of
the 20th century, and most of his key patents were
filed in
the 1890's !! HE WAS SO FAR AHEAD OF HIS TIME that
some of his work is still labeled "TOP SECRET" by
the U.S.
government today. This book is a lesson in history,
conspiracy, industrial espionage, science,
corporate power
and the sheer awesome genius of TESLA, whose name
SHOULD be taught to every school child....before
that of
EDISON !!!
A reader from Lisbon, Portugal , December 21, 1998
The best Tesla Biography to date
This book is without a shadow of doubt the BEST
book on
Tesla ever written. If you're looking for
non-technical Tesla
information, this is the book to buy!
A reader from New York, NY , November 11, 1998
Tesla is a valuable target of study
I really got a lot out of Seifer's book. The detail is
excrutiating. The book flows as Tesla's life did,
and it truly
gives powerful insight.
The book is lucid to the point that the reader is
able to
understand Tesla as a man, as an inventor and as a mortal
demigod.
Truly interesting, well worth the price and time.
A reader from York , October 22, 1998
The author has detailed the conspiracy surrounding
Tesla.
To this day our children never hear of Tesla
through text
books, their library, or even the news media. Ever
seen or
heard of a TV special on the most brilliant genius
in the last
thousand years, NO. Read how the government has kept
much of Tesla's science and knowledge for top secret
black programs. Just as Steiger, in Alien Rapture, has
detailed the TR-3B flying triangle that warps
gravity as
Tesla suggested could be done. I've read every
Tesla book
and even have copies of his Colorado Springs experiments
and patents. Before this book, Childress had
written my
favorite book on the life and science of Tesla.
This book is
extraordinary, It is well worth reading for anyone.
I could
not recommend this book more.
Theo Benson, M.A. ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) (author of
"Inside Your Shortwave Radio") from Southern
California , September 9, 1998
The most accurate and complete study of Tesla to
date.
For decades, students of Tesla's work have had to
rely on
books by Cheney and O'Neil. Both excellent, to be sure,
but both were written before much of the previously
buried or classified documents about Tesla were available.
In this Tesla opus, Dr. Seifer has drawn together more
information than has ever been revealed about the genius
Tesla, and presented it in a style understandable
by almost
any reader. If you've ever turned on a fluorescent light,
listened to a radio, or had an X-ray, don't think
of Edison,
Marconi, or Roentgen -- think of Tesla. If you want
to know
why, read THIS book! --This text refers to the hardcover
edition of this title
Paul Clarkson ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) from
Scotland , March 26, 1998
An amazing book about an amazing man
Tesla was an altogether amazing man and seifer captures
not only his electric personality, but also the
zeitgeist of his
environment. Very well researched and with superb
photos and diagrams, hopefully this will help Tesla
gain the
recognition he deserves --This text refers to the
hardcover edition of this title
[EMAIL PROTECTED] from Seal Beach, CA ,
February 23, 1998
Great reading of the greatest unknown story of this
century!
Having read several books on Tesla, I found this
the most
fascinating. The meticulous research, combined with
insight in filling in the gaps of the research, put together
what is probably the most accurate story of Tesla
and his
dealings. The cast of supporting characters is a "Who's
who" of American history, and it's all real. No fictionalized
encounters or make believe dialouge. I can't understand
the massive oversight of Hollywood, to a story far bigger
and vastly more influential on our century than the Titanic
ever could be. I would love to write a screenplay
for Tesla,
but I know Mr. Seifer has already done it. Being an
engineer, I found Mr. Seifers technical
presentation much
more satisfying than the fictional hype of other Tesla
books. --This text refers to the hardcover edition
of this
title
Howard Davis
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