Description: Watson tells the story of A.C. Gilbert, the man single-handedly responsible for introducing the world and many of its boys to the Erector set.
Synopsis Watson tells the story of A.C. Gilbert, the man single-handedly responsible for introducing the world and many of its boys to the Erector set.
Details
Publication Date:
2003-11-01
Edition Description:
Reprint
Size
Length:
224 pages
Height:
8.3 in
Width:
5.0 in
Thickness:
0.5 in
Weight:
6.1 oz
Publisher's Note A fascinating portrait of the man who invented the erector set focuses on the life and times of A. C. Gilbert, the Yale graduate and marketing genius who created a toy that would radically change the market, and successive generations of boys. Reprint.
Industry Reviews "...a lively, entertaining read..." Publishers Weekly (08/19/2002)