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Edison and the Rise of Innovation by Leonard DeGraaf is a richly illustrated biography that explores how Thomas Edison not only invented but also revolutionized the process of innovation itself. Far beyond the light bulb, Edison’s legacy includes over 1,000 patents and a pioneering approach to research and development that laid the groundwork for modern industrial labs.

The book draws from rare archival materials—Edison’s personal letters, lab notebooks, and photographs—to paint a vivid portrait of him as America’s first business celebrity and a master of branding, fundraising, and team-based invention. It also highlights how Edison’s West Orange laboratory became a model for collaborative innovation, blending science, engineering, and entrepreneurship.

If you're interested in how creativity meets strategy—and how one man helped shape the modern world—this book is a compelling read. Would you like a few more titles that explore innovation or the lives of other inventors? I’ve got a few gems up my sleeve.