--- product_id: 33888162 title: "Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla: Biography of a Genius" price: "$42.34" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/33888162-wizard-the-life-and-times-of-nikola-tesla-biography-genius store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla: Biography of a Genius **Price:** $42.34 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla: Biography of a Genius - **How much does it cost?** $42.34 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/33888162-wizard-the-life-and-times-of-nikola-tesla-biography-genius) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description “The story of one of the most prolific, independent, and iconoclastic inventors of this century . . . fascinating.”— Scientific American Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), credited as the inspiration for radio, robots, and even radar, has been called the patron saint of modern electricity. Based on original material and previously unavailable documents, this acclaimed book is the definitive biography of the man considered by many to be the founding father of modern electrical technology. Among Tesla’s creations were the channeling of alternating current, fluorescent and neon lighting, wireless telegraphy, and the giant turbines that harnessed the power of Niagara Falls. This essential biography is illustrated with sixteen pages of photographs, including the July 20, 1931, Time magazine cover for an issue celebrating the inventor’s career. “ Wizard is a truly remarkable biography of a remarkable man. The expression ‘ahead of his time’ is used too loosely and too often today but in the case of Nikola Tesla ‘ahead of his time’ barely describes the genius of this man. Marc Seifer makes us understand not only the man but the times in which he lived.”—Nelson DeMille “A deep and comprehensive biography of a great engineer of early electrical science—likely to become the definitive biography. Highly recommended.”—American Association for the Advancement of Science “Vivid, revelatory . . . the fullest account yet of Tesla as an entrepreneur, experimental physicist and inventor.”— Publishers Weekly Review: Absolutely Riveting... This Book is a Labor of Love - I just finished reading this enthralling book on N. Tesla and find that it is the finest piece of non-fiction I have ever read, without exaggeration. The thoroughness with which Seifer presents Tesla is unparalleled and the amount of detail included is just enough without going overboard. I am immensely satisfied with my experience in reading this book. Tesla stands with the giants of all time in science, yet due to his unique personality and self-effacing philosophy acted not in his personal interest for wealth and fame, but out of the best interest of all mankind. He was not honored for this philosophy in an era of cut throat capitalism and industrial expansion NOR is he honored in any manner worthy to his contributions to this day. Providing electricity virtually free to the entire planet wasn't on the menu back then nor is it in these "technologically advanced" times. People need to read this book to understand that there is no "energy crisis" on this planet, only a crisis of will, greed, and hubris. His primary work was stolen, copied, and bungled brazenly by some of the greatest inventors of all time such as Thomas Edison and Marconi. The pure inventor lost credit for changing the world to the crass commercialists. This book clearly documents this sad reality. It does more than that though. This is a triumphant story as well. Tesla was a hundred years ahead of his time so his era is now. This book has given me an entirely different perspective on life, technology, and the value in knowing the truth. I no longer feel as though we live in a technologically advanced era. I think that the technology which excites the mind and inspires us as the greater human race is sorely missing that greatest inventor of all time. Review: Very thorough biography - This book is assiduously researched and footnoted. The author has evidently reviewed everything Tesla ever wrote, plus everything that's been written about him. The organization of the book could form a bit more of a natural progression (i found the chronology hard to follow at times). The descriptions of the various characters (Edison, Westinghouse et al) are lively and entertaining. The book does risk being a bit of a hagiography, but the author does his subject quite well overall. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #94,538 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #13 in Physics of Electricity #41 in History of Technology #105 in Scientist Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,627 Reviews | ## Images ![Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla: Biography of a Genius - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91s+PkpICNL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Riveting... This Book is a Labor of Love *by D***L on January 26, 2009* I just finished reading this enthralling book on N. Tesla and find that it is the finest piece of non-fiction I have ever read, without exaggeration. The thoroughness with which Seifer presents Tesla is unparalleled and the amount of detail included is just enough without going overboard. I am immensely satisfied with my experience in reading this book. Tesla stands with the giants of all time in science, yet due to his unique personality and self-effacing philosophy acted not in his personal interest for wealth and fame, but out of the best interest of all mankind. He was not honored for this philosophy in an era of cut throat capitalism and industrial expansion NOR is he honored in any manner worthy to his contributions to this day. Providing electricity virtually free to the entire planet wasn't on the menu back then nor is it in these "technologically advanced" times. People need to read this book to understand that there is no "energy crisis" on this planet, only a crisis of will, greed, and hubris. His primary work was stolen, copied, and bungled brazenly by some of the greatest inventors of all time such as Thomas Edison and Marconi. The pure inventor lost credit for changing the world to the crass commercialists. This book clearly documents this sad reality. It does more than that though. This is a triumphant story as well. Tesla was a hundred years ahead of his time so his era is now. This book has given me an entirely different perspective on life, technology, and the value in knowing the truth. I no longer feel as though we live in a technologically advanced era. I think that the technology which excites the mind and inspires us as the greater human race is sorely missing that greatest inventor of all time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very thorough biography *by L***R on April 16, 2024* This book is assiduously researched and footnoted. The author has evidently reviewed everything Tesla ever wrote, plus everything that's been written about him. The organization of the book could form a bit more of a natural progression (i found the chronology hard to follow at times). The descriptions of the various characters (Edison, Westinghouse et al) are lively and entertaining. The book does risk being a bit of a hagiography, but the author does his subject quite well overall. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Long Historical Book *by Q***I on November 2, 2019* I am the attorney in the family, my brother is the electrical engineer. I must admit I didn't understand all of the technical jargon. At first I felt the book dragged a little because of all the history and what was going on during Tesla's life, but I think it was necessary to show how Tesla was being thwarted and by whom. I found the book well written. I appreciate all the footnotes, for further investigating of facts. The only part I didn't care for is the authors analysis of Tesla, ie he must be a latent homosexual because he had to kiss his dead brother and never married. I thought that was reaching. It is a lot to take in and a lot of reading. I think the author did a phenomenal job of researching Tesla and writing about his life. I think everyone will get something different out of this book. ## Frequently Bought Together - Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla: Biography of a Genius - My Inventions: The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla - The Inventions, Researches, and Writings of Nikola Tesla --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/33888162-wizard-the-life-and-times-of-nikola-tesla-biography-genius](https://www.desertcart.us/products/33888162-wizard-the-life-and-times-of-nikola-tesla-biography-genius) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-12*