336 pp; Author Signed, First Edition. Dedication and signature of Steve Kemper on title page as follows: "Dave - Thanks for a great conversation - it rolled as nicely as Ginger - Steve Kemper". The book is Fine condition with no names or other markings on the pages, boards excellent, corners and spine as from the publisher. Ust jacket in NF condition, has price intact ($27.95) light shelf wear, spine has sunning; edges, corners and spine intact with no chips or tears. An nice, clean, tight and very attractive copy. The fascinating story of an intense technology effort (by inventor Dean Kamen and the Ginger Team) to develop the Segway. Early leaks related to the publication of this book caused intense speculation and media interest. ; Signed by Author.

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Title: Code Name Ginger: The Story Behind Segway and Dean Kamen's Quest to Invent a New World
Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
Publication Date: 2003
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1578516730
ISBN 13: 9781578516735
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition.
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Chronicles the journey behind Dean Kamen's invention of an electric-powered human transporter, explaining the machine's innovative engineering and relationships with investors.

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Steve Kemper is a journalist whose work has appeared in Smithsonian, National Geographic, and other magazines. He lives in West Hartford, Connecticut.

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