Affectionately called the ‘Idiot Box', the television is certainly one of the most important inventions of our times and has changed how we receive news, entertainment, music etc. It is hard to imagine life without television, as most people are glued to their TV sets, particularly in the evenings. From the invention of the electro-mechanical television in the 19th Century, to the digital television of modern times, television has come a long way and this title tells you the story of this wonderful invention. Filled with illustrations of all the inventors and with interesting information, this book will entice you to know more about the ‘Idiot Box'.