Tesla's time at Colorado Springs is THE critical period in his life. In his Notebook, we have Tesla in his own words, shifting effortlessly between startlingly original technical suppositions and his characteristic cosmic imaginings. His occasional lapses into reverie, particularly in regards to the fantastic lightning displays in Colorado-both man-made and naturally occurring, hint at the visionary's relationship with electricity on a level far beyond the technical. An inventor by trade, Tesla reveals a passionate fixation with his medium that makes his work personal. In his autobiography, Tesla mentions that as a child he was tortured by continuous lightning-like, prismatic displays whenever he closed his eyes. Later in life, Tesla would raise the shades in his Manhattan office only during lightning storms, at which point he would ask any others to leave, recline on a couch and, according to his trusted secretary, discourse out loud with himself. Perhaps his project was a Proustian one, relishing the real world display of what was once his childhood affliction. In any case, the Colorado Notebooks hint at much and reveal little. Simply, the man was a mystery and he will ever remain so.

This is an excellent resource for those who wish to study about Tesla's experiments. The notes are highly detailed, and clearly show his attempts at transmitting electricity without wires by means of his magnifying transmitter. I also find it a very good insight into the inventor's mind.

For those studying Tesla and his methods, the technical notes are very rewarding, although the casual reader might have some difficulty with the text.

I personally find this book as one of my most valuable resources on Nikola Tesla. It is his diary of day to day events and thoughts during 2 years of research in Colorado Springs (1899-1900). As you read and study this book, it becomes absolute clear Nikola Tesla was a genius with the heart and mind of a pure engineer/inventor/scientist. This book is given my highest recommendation for all who dare to study the experiments Tesla was working on during the turn of the century.

I am always looking for new and interesting books on Nikola Tesla. When I first saw this book advertised, I knew I had to have it. I couldn't wait to read it and when it arrived, I was not disappointed! This is a very well written book with some excellent interviews with some of the top investigators in the field today. It really makes you think to consider that early UFO sightings, especially in the 19th century, were manmade aircraft built by a secret "club" of scientists and engineers.

My favorite parts were the chapters that dealt with the theory that this secret group bravely attempted SPACEFLIGHT as early as 1903 with the help of Nikola Tesla. You have to read it for yourself. Another excellent book from the same publisher who brought us THE LOST JOURNALS OF NIKOLA - a book that I also highly recommend you have in your collection.

A STRANGE AND FASCINATING WORK THAT WILL KEEP YOU ON HE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT! Here is a book that answers a lot of questions about UFOs; strange phenomenon on the moon and on Mars; as well as the mysterious "air ship" flap of l897. The author is a hard-core UFO researcher well worth his investigative salt, and so it is a plus that he finally come out and away from his "conservative approach" and expand his thinking beyond the idea that all UFOs and "aliens" must be of extraterrestrial origin. ... Later, the author contends, Tesla may have joined a secret feternal order who had already mastered the art of flying before the Wright Brothers ever took off from Kitty Hawk. It could well be that Tesla was approached by members of this secret society to assist them in their plans to "conquer" space. There is evidence among the witness testomonials from the many sightings of the period from l890-l903 that the mysterious air ships seen around the U.S> and Canada were not some advance fleet from outer space, but a utilization of a certain type of technology that may have, indeed, been around since ancient times. Supposedly, Tesla was so thrilled with the idea of communicating with Mars that he offered his full assistance in perfecting anti-gravity and free energy travel to the stars, long before the Russians put a dog into space, and before NASA was formed. Furthermore, Casteel interviews several authorities who say there is ample reason to believe that Hitler somehow got ahold of some of Tesla's "high flying" pattents and tried to go to the moon himself. There are some that maintain that he was successful and that goons from the New World order have already established bases on distant cosmic shores. Its high speculation at its very best, but very well reasoned and thought out. Fans of Tesla will want to dig into the pages of this well written book and establish their own theories and beliefs as to Tesla's secret contribution to the history of flight. It could be that the history books will have to be rewritten some day!

Super well written and researched. Very easy to read and understand. Well laid out. Photos. This should shake up some people at NASA!

Includes introduction by Commander X (trained in black operations): "I challenge anyone to prove we haven't already been there!"

Shocking evidence that shows we have already established colonies on the moon and Mars.

Stephanie Relfe, Author of "The Mars Records"

This book explains Mr. Bearden's electromagnetic theories based on Tesla's research and work. It's pretty much straight-forward to follow with minimal mathmatical skills. If you are researching into Tesla's work GET THIS! Even if you are conservative to the point of disregarding Mr. Bearden's EM theory, get it for the copies of magazine articles and newspapers of the time. It's very worth it!

THIS BOOK BY MR. BEARDEN IS AN EXCELLENT SOURCE OF TECHNICAL MATERIAL ON TESLA'S SECRET RESEARCH THAT IS NOT FOUND IN ANY OTHER ACCESSIBLE KNOWN SOURCE. THE MATERIAL USES SOME ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY BUT SHOULD BE EASY TO FOLLOW IF YOU HAVE HAD AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COURSE OR TWO. HOWEVER, EVEN THIS SHOULD NOT PREVENT THE GENERAL READER FROM ENJOYING THE NONTECHNICAL MATERIAL CONCERNING TESLA. IT EVEN HAS SOME OLD NEWSPRINT AND MAGAZINE ARTICLES ON TESLA'S VARIOUS INVENTION ANNOUNCEMENTS

This book is the compilation of Lectures given by Tesla in the late 1880's where he explains basically everything he has done so far, including real practical advice on how to build motors, coils, etc. Get it and ask yourself howcome he is rarely mentioned in today's textbooks.

This book is surprising in a way. Nicola Tesla speaks through a medium and I had expected that he would reveal a few technical details that he had left obscure or did not have the time to complete. But technical things were hardly touched upon. On the contrary, Tesla's concern is to point scientists towards the method he used for focussing his mind to tap into a wealth of multi-dimensional "ideas" that penetrate the physical world and exist like fish in a pond. He explains how a genius mind can explore that pond of ideas and how it can be trained to see the multi-dimensionality of an invention, its interrelation with other ideas and its netto effect on mankind, our planet and further. He also explains, why some secrets were never revealed when he still was incorporate and why they probably never will be. The book is formed like an interview between a handful of people with Nicola Tesla speaking through the author. It very much expresses the spiritual growth that I feel that must take place before we even consider inventing new technology. Refreshing to read and humorous although it deals with serious matter. Occasionally the book crosses into spritistic regions that do not create spontaneous resonance within me.

Tesla was a great genius. His designs and works were brilliant. I must to any computer or electrical engineer.

If you go to Goat Island at Niagara Falls, you will see a statue of Nikola Tesla inventor of the AC polyphase system, the electrical power system put in 100 years ago at Niagara Falls which is essentially unchanged today. I wrote this book to explain to young readers and adults alike Tesla's precise role in the development of this great invention. Before this invention, electrical energy could only be transported about one mile and then only for lighting homes. Afterwards, electricity could be transported hundreds of miles, and not just for lighting, but also for running household appliances and industrial machinery in factories. In addition, unlike the polluting coal operating electrical plants of that day, Tesla's invention was a clean energy creation using a renewable source of power. Before Tesla's creation, all major factories had to be located by rivers and powerful streams. Now they could be located everywhere. For these reasons, Tesla was honored by LIFE MAGAZINE by being listed as one of the 100 most important individuals of the last 1,000 years. Tesla received the Edison Medal in 1917, he was nominated for a Nobel Prize in the 1930's and he was further honored by the world when in 1956, the electrical unit the "tesla" was named after him. (MRI's measure in "tesla" units.) Thus he could stand beside such other electrical giants as Ampere, Watt and Volta. The end chapter contains an outline of my doctoral dissertation which was a treatise on why Tesla's name disappeared from the history books. THE MAN WHO HARNESSED NIAGARA FALLS is beautifully illustrated with numerous photographs and drawings from Tesla's heyday, the turn of the century, and it also contains a photograph of the Goat Island statue designed by sculptor Franko Krisnic which was given to the people of New York by the people of Yugoslavia in 1976. You've read about Harry Potter, now read about a real live WIZARD! [...]

I found this piece of writing and other non technical works by Tesla invaluable when doing essays on creative thinking and problem solving. Tesla was good at describing how he did his thinking.

Richard has really outdone himself this time! The guide the the Colorado Springs Notes is a compehensive explanation of the day-to-day happenings is Nikola Tesla's Colorado Springs Laboratory. This book cuts through all the hype and myth and takes a more objective and scientific look. Unlike other books, that claim terrifying lightning discharges along with wireless power and spaceships, Hull's book conveyes the truth. It is all very down to earth and believable, all of the author's statements are based on fact, not wild-eyed speculation. The guide contains a wealth of invaluable information on synergistic coil building techniques which are so many times overlooked or neglected by the hobbyist who wants a fool proof "recipe". This guide is written with a very human touch, so don't about being bored by too much dry, raw data. Even if you don't own the notes, this book is a must have for any coiler or Teslaphile alike. This book is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Adam Parker

The reporting of Tesla's life is biased to report the good, and gloss over the errors. Despite this, it is still a very good book, a great insight to a great inventor. The comparison of methods with Edison is interesting. Tesla's ideas were all his, and Edison use lots more experimentation. According to the book. Treat with an once of salt. Still excellent material though.

Here is a story of a man born in the glorious womb of science, a man who so completely understood the laws of nature and the scientific method that he commanded total dominion over the physical universe.

Once you read this book you will find it difficult to name an aspect of modern life that hasn't been affected by the hand of Nikola Tesla.

Some of Tesla's ideas were so far ahead of his time that to the people of his day, they were considered impossible; his vision of the world of the future was mocked and laughed at even by other scientists. Over time scepticism about the possibilities of science and technology has waned. Unfortunately for us the world was not yet ready for Tesla, this man out of time, and he died with his greatest achievments alive only in his mind.

I read this book in April 1945, just after it first appeared. A fantastically inspiring book for me, then a 14-year-old would-be genius. It nourished me intellectually and emotionally for five years -- until I outgrew it. The author was science editor for the New York Herald Tribune, but like so many Tesla enthusiasts today, was uncritical of Tesla's theoretical ideas, neither recasting them in today's language of physics, nor criticizing them where they are clearly wrong (or wrong-headed). Still, it's a book scientifically-oriented folks should read.