[lbo-talk] Polaroid and Apple

[Dennis Claxton]

Whole slew of articles/interviews out about a new book on Polaroid. 
This one is from Wired:

http://www.wired.com/design/2012/10/instant-the-story-of-polaroid/

It’s easy to forget now, but instant camera maker Polaroid once matched 
the mythos — and ubiquity — of Apple. Much like Steve Jobs, founder 
Edwin Land was single-minded in his determination to create unique 
products with a strong affinity for design. For Jobs, Land was an 
all-time hero.

In the new book Instant: The Story of Polaroid, New York senior editor 
Christopher Bonanos traces the dramatic rise and near-collapse of one of 
America’s most iconic companies.

[...]

As I’m fond of saying, Edwin Land was both Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.