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John Logie Baird : a life

by Antony Kamm, Malcolm Baird

Examines the early development of television technology following its first demonstration in 1926. Includes details on transatlantic transmissions, early video recordings, and colour cinema displays.

Accession 28245 ISBN 1901663760 Publisher NMS Publishing
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