The Inventor and the Tycoon: The Murderer Eadweard Muybridge, the Entrepreneur Leland Stanford, and the Birth of Moving Pictures

The Shocking True Story of Eadweard Muybridge and Leland Stanford - A must-read for anyone interested in the history of photography, true crime, or the dawn of visual media.

This gripping tale follows the unlikely partnership between a murderer turned inventor and a robber baron who launched the age of moving pictures.

With vivid details and exhaustive research, Ball sheds light on the virtues and vices of the great American West, revealing the fascinating story behind the invention of the movies.

Don't miss out on this captivating account of crime, passion, and innovation that will leave you on the edge of your seat.