Gadget Nation: A Journey Through the Eccentric World of Invention | 
 enlarge | Author: Steve Greenberg
Publisher: Sterling
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 66748
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 9.1 x 1.2
ISBN: 140273686X
Dewey Decimal Number: 609
EAN: 9781402736865
ASIN: 140273686X
Publication Date: May 6, 2008
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 Interesting gadget stuff! July 8, 2008
I bought this book for my husband for Father's Day and he loved it. It's full of quirky and unusual but workable gadgets to make life easier. This goes way beyond the Veg-O-Matic and might be worthwhile for a young person with a curious, inventive mind. My husband has tried to invent new and clever things but they never quite worked out but he did enjoy reading this book.
What an Amusing and Fun Book! May 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Thumbs up for Steve Greenberg! I just bought your book last night and it is hilarious!! My son and I went to dinner last night and while we were waiting for our order, we were going through the book. Well, we had a grand old time looking at all the kool inventions and laughing hysterically. At one point, it took my son a few minutes to actually tell me what he thought about one of the inventions because he was laughing so hard, and what a great idea it was. Thanks for bringing some amusement and some fun ideas into this rough world we now live in.
Book is Pretty Fun! May 20, 2008
Title Says It All.... This book is pretty fun!
It is a great summary of the American Dream - making that one invention that will let you retire and live happily ever after. ALSO, it serves as a stark warning to prospective inventors about how **NOT** to bring a product to market. I almost feel sad reading page after page of people who have basements full of finished inventory, but no outlet to sell through.... then you turn the page to see another millionaire created from a simple idea! Buy this book, you'll get a chuckle, a tear, and maybe the inspiration to make your OWN invention.
Very entertaining book April 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Gadget Nation is a great read. It's very well written, easy to read and extremely entertaining. It's just amazing what people will come up with in terms of products. Most of the products are at least somewhat useful but some of them are downright weird! The author does a very good job outlining the histories of the products and telling the inventors' stories. Highly recommended.
Jeff from California
Don .. www.MarshmallowChefSticks.com April 25, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am one of the inventors in the book--page 108 :). As you might imagine I was a bit nervous about what Steve was going to say about my invention; Hand Crafted Personalized Marshmallow Roasting Sticks for toasting perfect marshmallows. I had no idea what he was going say until the day he said, "OK, the book is in the stores." Unfortunately, my local stores didn't have it yet, so I immediately ordered it from Amazon; probably saved some cash as well. As I opened the package, I was very impressed with the look and feel of the book. It can definitely be at home on your coffee table. It's a good read and is absolutely worth the money you will pay for it. I agree with others that it is a great gift item that will be enjoyed by whomever receives it.
The design is fresh and the writing creative, clear and fun to read. It really does entice one to look at the next invention. You'll show it to friends and family and have fun checking all the cool stuff out. I've been skimming around from invention to invention so far, and look forward to reading each one.
Steve and his team absolutely captured the jist of my interview although my product's price is outdated; but that would be expected with any book. Thanks for including Marshmallow Chef Sticks in your book Steve. I wish you much success and look forward to your next book.
And if the folks reading this review want another cool and unique gift, check out www.MarshmallowSticks.com and get a few personalized marshmallow cooking sticks for your loved ones. Your Family and Friends Will Still Be Thanking You For This Thoughtful Gift For Many Years to Come!
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