Copies in Seconds
David Owen
Reading Time
at 250 WPM5h 20m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 5h 20m to read Copies in Seconds.
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11
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320
total minutes
Copies in Seconds
Published
2008
Publisher
Simon & Schuster, Limited
Pages
320
ISBN-13
9781416598329
Description
"Chester Carlson grew up in poverty, worked his way through junior college and the California Institute of Technology, and made his discovery in solitude in the depths of the Great Depression. He offered his big ideas to two dozen major corporations - among them IBM, RCA, and General Electric - all of which turned him down. So persistent was this failure of capitalist vision that by the time the Xerox 914 was manufactured by an obscure photographic supply company in Rochester, New York, Carlson's original patent had expired. Xerography was so unusual and nonintuitive that it conceivably could have been overlooked entirely. Scientists who visited the drafty warehouses where the first machines were built sometimes doubted that Carlson's invention was even theoretically feasible." "Drawing on interviews, Xerox company archives, and the private papers of the Carlson family, David Owen has woven together a story about persistence, courage, and technological innovation - a story that has never before been fully told."--Jacket.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Copies in Seconds?
This edition of Copies in Seconds has approximately 320 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Copies in Seconds?
For most readers, Copies in Seconds typically takes between 6h 40m and 4h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Copies in Seconds?
The estimated word count for Copies in Seconds is approximately 80,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Copies in Seconds?
Copies in Seconds was written by David Owen, Owen, David.
When was Copies in Seconds published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.