Hedy's Folly: The Life and Breakthrough Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the Most Beautiful Woman in the World
Pulitzer Prize winning author Richard Rhodes reveals the hidden intellectual life of Hedy Lamarr, an icon of Hollywoods golden age. While known globally for her stunning beauty and silver screen presence, Lamarr spent her private hours as a dedicated inventor. This biography explores her unlikely partnership with avant garde composer George Antheil during World War II. Together, they developed a …
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