Product Description

A journey under the guidance of inventor and manufacturer James Dyson, featuring the stories of technological advances and inventors that have shaped civilization. It covers intriguing lesser-known as well as famous discoveries, ranging from early Persian ice cream to the invention of the microchip and advances in animal cloning. Discover how: women's corsets led to the invention of the modern umbrella; the hovercraft emerged from an empty cat-food tin; and how the Internet really came about.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #500242 in Books
• Published on: 2002-09-12
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Review
'Today James Dyson ranks alongside the likes of Laszlo Biro and John Logie Baird' - Sunday Post; 'Intriguing little gems are contained in this lavishly illustrated book', - Manchester Evening News; 'Fascinating reference book you'll want to read' - Sunday People

About the Author
James Dyson, CBE, has spent 30 years inventing devices to make common tasks more efficient. His achievements so far include the bagless vacuum cleaner, the Sea Truck boat and the Evolutionary Ballbarrow. In 1999 he was appointed chairman of the Design Museum.

Customer Reviews

A fascinating alternative history of mankind. Excellent.
I was hooked. One of those books you start off dipping into here and there, and end up losing yourself in. Every page is packed with fascinating, quirky and revealing facts, and the hundreds of colour illustrations throughout are excellent. I have bought several to give to relatives (young and old) as Christmas presents. Highly recommended.

A concise and fact filled history of technology
On the whole an excellent reference book, with good ilustrations and clear explanations. However, a pity that the turret lathe does not get a mention.