Invention: A Life

James Dyson’s story is not a book about business, rather the importance of education, mentorship and self reliance, and the critical importance to society of engineers and scientists. Ultimately, it is a celebration of the role that young minds play in solving the world’s biggest problems, regardless of experience.

It follows James’ early experiences of learning with the inventor and entrepreneur Jeremy Fry, (who bought the Theatre Royal Bath in the 1970s). developing an innovative high-speed ‘Sea Truck’ before striking

out on his own to create a host of other inventions including the cyclonic vacuum cleaner, supersonic hair dryer and scores of radical new technologies since.

Proceeds from the book are being donated to Alzheimer’s UK.