George Eastman: Bringing Photography to the People (A Spotlight Biography)
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (740 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0996719903 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A generous philanthropist, his donations helped build universities, improve healthcare, and advance scientific research. A banker by trade, his determination to improve and simplify his weekend hobby led to discovering cutting-edge photographic technology and the birth of his own business. A shrewd and principled businessman, he was a pioneer in customer service, employee relations, and worldwide product distribution. While history books consider George Eastman to be the father of photography, most people are unaware that his contributions to the world extended far beyond his multimillion-dollar company, Eastman Kodak. His fascinating journey is deftly chronicled in George Eastman: Bringing Photography to the People, where readers will be inspired by a man whose invention and passion improved the lives of millions of people and the pictures they took.
"Returning the art of imaging to the public" according to Grady Harp. Lynda Pflueger probably didn't realize how propitious her timing was when she released her excellent history book on Thomas Nast. The `Je suis Charlie' tragedy is about freed speech in the way that cartoonists can present it, and she offered the biography of one of the more important cartoonists of history. Lynda Pflueger is a history buff, particularly US history. She loves visiting museums and libraries. Noth. A Man that Connects to History in Many Ways!!! This author has gathered together key insights into the life of George Eastman. The two topics, the life of George Eastman, and the history of photography are intertwined to complete a total picture of the times. Surprisingly rising up amid early departure from schooling and poverty, a picture of George includes wise business opportunities, creative and investigative thought processes, and operating his company. Just a great book that can be read quickly but full of This is a clear picture of the man and how he invented film and camera improvements. Just a great book that can be read quickly but full of information. Great book
A fine introduction to a true visionary.Carol Fazioli, formerly at The Brearley School, New York CityCopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. He was a shrewd businessman, yet insisted on sharing his company's wealth with employees and shareholders. Black-and-white photos illustrate the text. Suffering from spinal stenosis, he ended his life in 1932. The book is balanced by substantial information on the man's philanthropy as well as his devotion to his family. His business acumen was tested, though, as he fought court battles over patents and an antitrust suit. . From School Library Journal Grade 7-10-Photography was just a hobby for Eastman until he decided to improve on the process of developing film. He created a formula for ready-to-use dry plates, started manufacturing them, and then went on to create the Kodak camera