Hedy's Folly

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

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Hedy's Folly

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

  • 3.4 (5 ratings) ·
  • 13 Want to read
  • 3 Have read

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

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Library of Congress
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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