Wizard

The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla: Biography of a Genius

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.

©1996 Marc J. Seifer (P)2011 Tantor

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"Seifer's vivid, revelatory, exhaustively researched biography rescues pioneer inventor Nikola Tesla from cult status and restores him to his rightful place as a principal architect of the modern age." ( Publishers Weekly)

So sad and yet so enlightening

What did you love best about Wizard?

To discover a story that everybody should know. Tesla turns out to be as influential to modern living as any other name you could come up with from the array of geniuses of our past. Probably more.

If you think Mr Edison, Einstein, Newton, Galileo, Marconi or Hertz were "legends", you'll struggle to find a word for Nicola Tesla.

M J Seifer, with his extensive research on the wizard and his associates, does a very good job of uncovering truths before not beheld.

What about Simon Prebble’s performance did you like?

Mr Prebble's tone and style suits the historical context and general mood of this book very well indeed.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Learning of the injustices that Mr Tesla had to face was very touching.

Any additional comments?

After reading this, trust me, you'll be compelled to tell everybody about this man.

My perception on Tesla changed

He was definitely a brilliant mind. The author gives a full an accurate picture of the legendary inventor.

Tesla is so much more than what we casually hear on the streets.

Great stories about a great man

Never stop learning about the people who sought the impossible and always do your own research ✨️

Everything you never knew about Tessla.

Quite well researched and almost painfully detailed account of the man, his research and struggles. I enjoyed it and learned from it, but it was rather long.

just a history of who's who

well narrated, book is basically about tesla being broke and whining to rich people for money. no real technical detail kind of disappointed.