An edition of Hedy's folly: the life and breakthrough inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the most beautiful woman in the world (2011)

Hedy's Folly

The Life and Breakthrough Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the Most Beautiful Woman in the World

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An edition of Hedy's folly: the life and breakthrough inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the most beautiful woman in the world (2011)

Hedy's Folly

The Life and Breakthrough Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the Most Beautiful Woman in the World

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Describes the lesser-known technological talents of actress Hedy Lamarr and the collaborative work with avant-garde composer George Antheil that eventually led to the development of spread-spectrum radio, cell phones, and GPS systems.

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Vintage
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288

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Actresses Spread spectrum communications Biography Motion picture actors and actresses Lamarr, Hedy, 1913-2000 Telecommunication Motion picture actors and actresses, united states Motion pictures, biography

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Hedy Lamarr (1913-2000)

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Cover of: Hedy's folly: the life and breakthrough inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the most beautiful woman in the world
Hedy's folly: the life and breakthrough inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the most beautiful woman in the world
2012, Center Point Publishing
in English
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Hedy's Folly: The Life and Breakthrough Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the Most Beautiful Woman in the World
Aug 07, 2012, Vintage
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Hedy's folly: the life and breakthrough inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the most beautiful woman in the world
2011, Doubleday
in English - 1st ed.

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Source title: Hedy's Folly: The Life and Breakthrough Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the Most Beautiful Woman in the World

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PN2287.L24R54 2012

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paperback
Number of pages
288

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OL27620959M
ISBN 10
0307742954
ISBN 13
9780307742957
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0307742954

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OL15952404W

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