Mr Liquid Crystal: The Untold Story of How James L. Fergason
Invented the Liquid Crystal Display & Helped Create the Digital World.
1.
What really inspired you to write your book, to force you
from
taking an idea or experience and conveying it into a
book?
My
father began the original manuscript about his life before he died of cancer.
He wanted to get his story out there for budding inventors and also to set the
story straight about his invention of the TN-LCD. He was unable to finish it
before he passed away. I felt that his story needed to be told, so I took the
rough manuscript and began working on it. As I worked on it, I began to
understand him more and actually found myself closer to him.
2.
What is it about and whom do you believe us your targeted
reader?
Anyone
interested in technology, history, aspiring inventors, people curious in how
the world works.
3.
What do you hope will be the everlasting thoughts
for
readers who finish your book? What should remain with
them
long after putting it down?
Failures,
mistakes, setbacks are a part of life. It is what you do after those that truly
matter. Identify the problem and devise new ways to solve it. Follow your
passion.
4.
What advice or words of wisdom do you have for fellow
writers?
There
were a lot of ups and downs finishing this book. I was inspired by how his
friends were so happy to fill in missing information about his life and about
his impact on their lives. He inspired so many people. Treasure your happy
moments to get through the difficult ones. I made several mistakes trying to
finish the book but you pick yourself up and continue on. Listen to the
critiques, but don’t take them personally.
5.
What trends in the book world do you see and where do you
think
the book publishing industry is heading?
I see a lot more people being able to express
themselves through self-publishing. Getting a traditional publisher is very
difficult if you and your subject matter is unknown. With self-publishing more
people are getting their voice heard with fantastic results!
6.
What great challenges did you have in writing your
book?
The
original manuscript was missing a lot of information. Filling it in was
challenging. It was also very scattered. I would say one of the more challenging
problems was cutting information out. Some of it was from his original work and
it almost felt sacrilegious. You need to take a step back and realize it is not
precious and let the excess material go.
7.
If people can only buy one book this month, why should it
be
yours?
Every
time you watch a flat screen tv, look at a text on your phone, type an email on
your computer, you are using James Fergason’s invention. He has already
influenced your world.
The digital world would not exist
were it not for the twisted nematic liquid crystal display (TN-LCD). It is used
ubiquitously in our computer screens, medical equipment, televisions, cell
phones, watches, calculators, and many other items of advanced technology. Mr. Liquid Crystal reveals the inside
story of James L. Fergason, Tn-LCD’s brilliant inventor. This is a fascinating and insightful book for scientists, inventors, technology geeks, history buffs
and anyone else who is fascinated by the creative process of invention. Check
out: MrLiquidCrystal.com
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