1952 Nikola Tesla's Friend / Science Experiments Modernist, Mid-Century Book Artwork
A collection of science experiments, vintage photography and modernist "sci-fi" art. Vintage Science Book / Magazine 1952
This book was written by Kenneth M. Swezey, who was a friend of Nikola Tesla. Swezey owned a large collection of Tesla documents including personal correspondence, photographs, copies of patents, and manuscripts. The Swezey's collection was donated to the Archives Center of the National Museum of American History.
Condition, Good/fair cover shows wear, warm tone pages shows age.
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Science Tricks For Fun by Kenneth Swezey
Published by Fawcett
The Smithsonian archives states:
Kenneth M. Swezey (1905-1972) wrote for the New York Sun in his late teens and early twenties. At this time he met and became friends with Nikola Tesla. Swezey regarded him as an unsung electrical genius and collected Tesla materials from 1921-1972. In his capacity as writer for various publications he frequently wrote about Tesla and his scientific advancements. Privately he spent a large part of his time memorializing him, eg. he started the Tesla Society. He also organized anniversary celebrations commemorating Tesla, etc. Swezey also wrote science books, among them: Formulas, Methods, Tips and Data for Home and Workshop, 1969; Science Shows You How, 1964 and After Dinner Science. When Mr. Swezey died in 1972, the Smithsonian Institution acquired his collection.
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