P3D Edwin Land

[Lawrence W Kaufman <kaufman3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have always been interested in Edwin Land and his
many inventions (Polaroid, Instant cameras, etc.). So
I was thrilled to find a 1998 hardcover biography,
Insisting on the Impossible: The Life of Edwin Land
(Sloan Technology Series) by Victor K. McElheny,
which Amazon.com has for $21.00 (List Price: $30.00)
(down from $22.50 a few weeks ago on Amazon)

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0738200093/qid=947085360/sr=1-2/102-1393652-4480045

But I was even more thrilled when I found it in a close-out
bookstore at an outlet mall, hardbound for $6.00 (plus tax).
It is a well-researched book on the man who was second
only to Edison in obtaining patents. The book has a chapter
on 3D, movies, etc.

I had offered to pick up a couple of copies (based on availability)
for a couple of SCSC members and bring them to last months
meeting. The interest in this book at $7.00 delivered to the
meeting was greater than the supply of books at this price.
I checked all the areas discount book stores (even the ones in
Barstow and Las Vegas). The only remaining copies I could find
are priced at $10.00. A contact in Michigan said that he could not
find it discounted at all.

Good luck with your hunt. Thanks for the time,
Lawrence Kaufman, mailto:kaufman3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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