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“Philologically, the word Kodak is as meaningless as a child's first goo. Terse, abrupt to the point of rudeness, literally bitten off by firm and unyielding consonants at both ends, it snaps like a camera shutter in your face. What more would one ask. (Explaining why he named his company Kodak.)”

Quote by George Eastman

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George Eastman
George Eastman

George Eastman, an American inventor born on July 12, 1854, and died on March 14, 1932, was a pioneer in photographic technology. He invented the roll film, which greatly facilitated the portability and accessibility of photography. In 1888, he founded the Kodak Company, simplifying the photography process with the slogan 'You press the button, we do the rest'. more

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