- Published: New York : Doubleday, c2011.
- Year Published: 2011
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Description: ix, 261 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.
- Language: English
- Format: Book
ISBN/Standard Number
- 9780385534383
- 0385534388
Subjects
- Lamarr, Hedy, -- 1913-2000.
- Actresses -- Biography.
- Motion picture actors and actresses -- Biography.
- Spread spectrum communications.
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Hedy's folly : the life and breakthrough inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the most beautiful woman in the world
by Rhodes, Richard, 1937-
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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.