The Museum of Almost: A Journey Through Inventions That Nearly Changed Everything - Couverture souple

Carmichael, Adrian

 
9783565076376: The Museum of Almost: A Journey Through Inventions That Nearly Changed Everything

Synopsis

For every invention that changed the world, there are a thousand that almost did. The Museum of Almost celebrates the forgotten prototypes, the one-time miracles, and the fleeting flashes of genius that history quietly misplaced. From flying bicycles that soared once and never again, to chemical batteries that promised revolutions before fizzling out, this book explores the strange, inspiring, and deeply human world of ideas that worked—just not quite enough. Through vivid storytelling and elegant design, The Museum of Almost reveals how failure and imagination dance together in the workshop of progress.

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