Gadget Nation: A Journey Through the Eccentric World of Invention
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ISBN: 140273686X / Publisher: Union Square & Co., May 2008
Features amateur inventors and their gizmos, from lighted slippers and finger shields to bird diapers and an alarm clock that rolls away from you when you reach for the snooze button.
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Gadget geeks, design buffs, hobbyists, and anyone interested in how things work: this is required reading! Featuring more than 100 quirky innovations from “garage inventors” across the nation, this visual showcase captures America’s can-do spirit and creative energy. All the clever amateur creators profiled here brought their ideas to life right in their own homes; the fruits of their imagination range from the useful (a “Finger Shield” for when you’re chopping food) to the offbeat (a diaper for your pet bird).There are items for people on the go, to help you look your best, and to make life easier at home—and electronics too. Get the background story on every invention, along with a statistics-filled sidebar, photos, illustrations, and diagrams to add to the fun!
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