The book this episode covers
A Triumph of Genius
Ronald K. Fierstein · Reading rank 158 · in 6 other episodes
The host praises the book's research and its background material on Edwin Land's early life as unusually strong compared to other sources.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise
Also mentioned
Made in Japan
Akio Morita with Edwin M. Reingold and Mitsuko Shimomura · Reading rank 21 · in 21 other episodes
David returns to Morita's paid-critic practice as a model for Edwin Land's use of Ansel Adams to improve Polaroid products.
Founder theme
Physical Optics
Robert W. Wood · Reading rank 418 · in 2 other episodes
A quoted source identifies Robert Wood’s Physical Optics as a formative textbook for Edwin Land.
Founder theme
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