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Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla: Biography of a Genius by Marc J. Seifer (CD-Audio, 2011)

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 techlogy. 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.

Place of Publication
Old Saybrook, Ct
Running Time
1320
Narrator(s)
Simon Prebble
Author Biography
Marc J. Seifer is the author of several books, including the acclaimed biography Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla. He teaches psychology at Roger Williams University. One of AudioFile magazine's Golden Voices, Simon Prebble has received over twenty Earphones Awards and five Listen-Up Awards, and he has been a finalist fourteen times for an Audie Award. In 2006, Publishers Weekly named him Narrator of the Year, and he was named Booklist's 2010 Voice of Choice.
Date of Publication
07/11/2011
Subject
Biography: Science, Technology & Medical
Imprint
Tantor Media, Inc
Edition Statement
Unabridged
Country of Publication
United States

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