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This life of George Eastman is the first biography since 1930 of the man who transformed the world of photography. As a 23yearold bank clerk, Eastman bought his first camera and began simplifying the cumbersome and messy wetplate process. With only two years' experience, he patented a dryplate coating machine and began selling photographic plates. Soon, the business was doing so well that he quit his job at the bank and started his own company.Eastman's success was based in part on his own inventions, but even more on his ability to raise capital, recruit technically skilled employees, sell his own products, and outmaneuver his competitors. In this revealing and informative new biography, Brayer shows us how such key innovations as roll film and the light, handheld camera helped the Eastman Kodak Company dominate the world market.More importantly, Brayer draws a vivid portrait of the man behind the money. Eastman worked hard at keeping out of the limelight and even insisted that his donations be kept anonymous, prompting the Boston Globe to call him "America's most modest and least known millionaire." His aggressive business personality was a sharp contrast to his personal life: Eastman once joked that it was his goal to take two sixmonth vacations in a year. He would regularly forsake the office to bicycle around Europe or ride a stagecoach through the snowy trails of Yellowstone Park. He was an art lover, who once bartered 60 shares of Kodak stock in the 1890s for a painting he felt he must have, and a classical music enthusiast, who built a school for the training of virtuosos.Despite his retirement in 1925, Eastman showed little sign of slowing down. Making money had been interesting, but putting money to work became more so. In the 1920s he designed a special camera for use in orthodontia and established elaborate dental clinics for needy children in Rochester, London, Paris, Brussels, Stockholm, and Rome. He oversaw the building of the Eastman Theatre and the Eastman School of Music. His contributions built a new campus for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a new medical school for the University of Rochester. Finally, he became the largest contributor to the education of African Americans during the 1920s and the Tuskeegee Institute's most important benefactor.
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- Q: Who is the author of 'George Eastman: A Biography'? A: The author of 'George Eastman: A Biography' is Elizabeth Brayer.
- Q: What is the main focus of the biography? A: The biography focuses on the life and achievements of George Eastman, highlighting his innovations in photography and his philanthropic efforts.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 704 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book listed? A: The used book is in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: When was 'George Eastman: A Biography' published? A: The book was published on April 12, 1996.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is this book suitable for photography enthusiasts? A: Yes, the biography provides valuable insights into the history of photography and Eastman's contributions, making it suitable for photography enthusiasts.
- Q: What are some key innovations discussed in the book? A: Key innovations discussed include roll film and the light, hand-held camera, which helped the Eastman Kodak Company dominate the photography market.
- Q: Does the biography include information about Eastman's personal life? A: Yes, the biography portrays Eastman's personal life, including his modesty, love for art, and philanthropic activities.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book belongs to the biography genre, specifically focusing on historical figures in the United States.