"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 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.
"Wizard is a truly remarkable biography of a remarkable man. The
expression 'ahead of his time' is used too loosely and too often today
but in the case of Nikola Tesla 'ahead of his time' barely describes the
genius of this man. Marc Seifer makes us understand not only the man but
the times in which he lived."--Nelson DeMille
"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
"Vivid, revelatory . . . the fullest account yet of Tesla as an
entrepreneur, experimental physicist and inventor."--Publishers Weekly
