My latest book, Pure Invention, is available now!
Ever sang into a mic? Popped in earbuds or picked up a game controller? Dove into a manga or streamed an anime? Even simply used an emoji? This book is your story.
I tracked down the creators of “fantasy-delivery devices” — products that changed lives and expanded minds. Smash-hit toys; the first karaoke machine; the Walkman and the Game Boy; ubercute characters like Hello Kitty and the Pokémon; and strange new forms of communication better suited to online worlds.
Creators from Japan hotwired our imaginations. Legions of fans harnessed their innovations in unexpected ways. Pure Invention tells the story of how a revolution in fantasy transformed reality around the globe.