The book this episode covers
Land's Polaroid
Peter C. Wensberg · Reading rank 77 · in 2 other episodes
David calls this the fourth Edwin Land book he's read and says it offers a uniquely close perspective since the author worked directly alongside Land for more than two decades.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise
Books David recommends along the way
Insisting on the Impossible
Victor K. McElheny · Reading rank 102 · in 9 other episodes
Cross-episode reference
The Power Broker
Robert A. Caro · Reading rank 379 · in 2 other episodes
David names Caro's Robert Moses biography, calls it fascinating, and recommends it to listeners interested in New York history and power.
Explicit praise
Also mentioned
Steve Jobs
Walter Isaacson · Reading rank 13 · in 23 other episodes
David uses a mortality-and-choice passage from Isaacson's biography to interpret Edwin Land's determination and life.
Founder theme
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