Nikola Tesla: Life and Times of a Genius

Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) is hailed as one of the most prolific, independent, and iconoclastic inventors of the 20th century. Scientific American describes his story as fascinating. Credited with inspiring inventions like radio, robots, and radar, Tesla is known as the patron saint of modern electricity.

This acclaimed biography, based on original material and previously unreleased documents, delves deep into the life of the man renowned as the founding father of modern electrical technology. Tesla's contributions include alternating current, fluorescent and neon lighting, wireless telegraphy, and the development of giant turbines that harnessed the power of Niagara Falls.

Illustrated with sixteen pages of photographs, including the July 20, 1931, Time magazine cover, celebrating Tesla's career, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of this extraordinary inventor.

"Wizard is a truly remarkable biography of a remarkable man. The expression ‘ahead of his time’ is used too loosely and too often today but in the case of Nikola Tesla ‘ahead of his time’ barely describes the genius of this man. Marc Seifer makes us understand not only the man but the times in which he lived.”—Nelson DeMille

This deep and comprehensive biography sheds light on the life of a great engineer in the early days of electrical science. Highly recommended by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, it is likely to become the definitive biography of Tesla.

Publishers Weekly describes the book as vivid and revelatory, providing the fullest account yet of Tesla as an entrepreneur, experimental physicist, and inventor. It is a captivating exploration of Tesla's life and legacy.

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