Hedy's folly : the life and breakthrough inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the most beautiful woman in the world
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New York : Vintage Books, 2012.
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9780307742957, 0307742954
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Published
New York : Vintage Books, 2012.
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ix, 261 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 21 cm
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English
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9780307742957, 0307742954

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Describes the lesser-known technological talents of actress Hedy Lamarr and the collaborative work with avant-garde composer George Antheil that eventually led to the development of spread-spectrum radio, cell phones, and GPS systems.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Rhodes, R. (2012). Hedy's folly: the life and breakthrough inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the most beautiful woman in the world (First Vintage books edition, July 2012.). Vintage Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Rhodes, Richard, 1937-. 2012. Hedy's Folly: The Life and Breakthrough Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the Most Beautiful Woman in the World. Vintage Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Rhodes, Richard, 1937-. Hedy's Folly: The Life and Breakthrough Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the Most Beautiful Woman in the World Vintage Books, 2012.

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Rhodes, Richard. Hedy's Folly: The Life and Breakthrough Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the Most Beautiful Woman in the World First Vintage books edition, July 2012., Vintage Books, 2012.

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