George Eastman: A Biography
- ISBN-10
- 1580462472
- ISBN-13
- 9781580462471
- Series
- George Eastman
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 637
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- University Rochester Press
- Author
- Elizabeth Brayer
Description
George Eastman transformed the world of photography. In this revealing and informative biography, Elizabeth Brayer draws a vivid portrait of this enigmatic and complex man.
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