Polaroid: Edwin Land, Instant Photography and the SX-70
Edwin Land was one of the most visionary, brilliant, and influential figures of the twentieth century. His company, Polaroid, was a direct extension of his insatiable curiosity and drive. In this video, I unpack the history of Polaroid, Edwin Land's genius, and the rise and fall of instant photography.
Recommended Book:
“A Triumph of Genius: Edwin Land, Polaroid, and the Kodak Patent War“ by Ronald K. Fierstein
Content Credits:
Photos from Polaroid Archives / Baker Library / Harvard Business School, Unsplash, Wikipedia, Creative Commons. Videos from Internet Archive, Polaroid, carborundum1, KKD1247.
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