The Inventor and the Tycoon
True Crime Meets Hollywood in This Riveting Partnership
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Quick Facts
| Author | Edward Ball |
| Narrator | John H. Mayer |
| Runtime | 15h19m |
| Published | January 22, 2013 |
| Rating | 3.7 / 5 (2 ratings) |
| Categories | Biographies & Memoirs, Art & Literature, Artists, Architects & Photographers, Entertainment & Celebrities, True Crime, Murder, History, Americas, United States |
| Format | Audiobook (Digital) |
| Platform | Audible |
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Dive into the electrifying true story of Eadweard Muybridge, the controversial inventor whose groundbreaking work laid the foundation for modern cinema, and his complex relationship with Leland Stanford, the influential railroad tycoon. Narrator John H. Mayer brings vivid authenticity to this tale, seamlessly blending historical facts with emotional depth. This audiobook is not just a recounting of events; it’s a gripping narrative that explores themes of ambition, obsession, and the transformative power of technology in late 19th-century America.
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- Expert narration by John H. Mayer brings every character and scene to life across 15h19m of immersive audio.
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