Polaroid: Edwin Land, Instant Photography and the SX-70

Edwin Land was one of the most visionary, brilliant, and influential figures of the twentieth century. His company, Polaroid, was a direct extension of his insatiable curiosity and drive. In this video, I unpack the history of Polaroid, Edwin Land’s genius, and the rise and fall of instant photography. Recommended Book: “A Triumph of Genius: Edwin Land, Polaroid, and the Kodak Patent War“ by Ronald K. Fierstein Content Credits: Photos from Polaroid Archives / Baker Library / Harvard Business School, Unsplash, Wikipedia, Creative Commons. Videos from Internet Archive, Polaroid, carborundum1, KKD1247. Polaroid (Today): △ Check out my gear: △ Subscribe to this channel: △ Follow me on Instagram: △ Buy a print: △ All tracks via Musicbed. Get one month free here: △ Favorite photo backup service: