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Lee De Forest: King Of Radio, Television, And Film
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The Lifelong Inventor, Lee De Forest Invented The Threeelement Vacuum Tube Used Between 1906 And 1916 As A Detector, Amplifier, And Oscillator Of Radio Waves. Beginning In 1918 He Began To Develop A Light Valve, A Device For Writing And Reading Sound Using Light Patterns. While He Received Many Patents For His Process, He Was Initially Ignored By The Film Industry. In Order To Promote And Demonstrate His Process He Made Several Hundred Sound Short Films, He Rented Space For Their Showing; He Sold The Tickets And Did The Publicity To Gain Audiences For His Invention. Lee De Forest Officially Brought Sound To Film In 1919. Lee De Forest: King Of Radio, Television, And Film Is About Both Invention And Early Film Making; De Forest As The Scientist And Producer, Director, And Writer Of The Content. This Book Tells The Story Of De Forests Contribution In Changing The History Of Film Through The Incorporation Of Sound. The Text Includes Primary Source Historical Material, U.S. Patents And Richlyillustrated Photos Of Lee De Forests Experiments. Readers Will Greatly Benefit From An Understanding Of The Transition From Silent To Audio Motion Pictures, The Impact This Had On The Scientific Community And The Popular Culture, As Well As The Economics Of The Entertainment Industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Lee de Forest: King of Radio, Television, and Film'? A: The book focuses on the life and inventions of Lee de Forest, particularly his contributions to the development of sound in film and his role as a pioneer in radio and television.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Lee de Forest: King of Radio, Television, and Film' is Mike Adams.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 15, 2011.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 568 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is brand new.
- Q: What can readers learn from this book? A: Readers will gain insights into the transition from silent films to sound films, the impact of this change on the entertainment industry, and the historical significance of Lee de Forest's inventions.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or historical materials included? A: Yes, the book includes primary source historical material, U.S. patents, and richly illustrated photos of Lee de Forest’s experiments.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in film history? A: Yes, this book is ideal for anyone interested in film history, technology innovation, and the evolution of audio in motion pictures.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is from 2012.