A former curator of the Edison estate compiles quotes from the famous inventor on wide-ranging topics from inventing ("Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.") to bodily matters ("I do not need to hear a man when he wants to borrow money.") Some of his quoted views are contradictory (e.g., on whether humans have a soul); he did not see the potential of a technology he developed ("The public does not want talking movies.' ") The book includes an Edison chronology (1847-1931), photographs, quotes about Edison, quote sources, and a bibliography. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)