"The Wrights, as Jakab skillfully demonstrates, were masters at thinking visually and translating abstractions into real hardware. . . Clearly written and copiously documented, Visions of a Flying Machine . . . is an excellent case study of the innovation process."--Journal of American History
"Fascinating. . . . This is a knowledgeable book, rich in detail and skillfully written. It is a valuable addition to our understanding of the Wright brothers and to the process of invention and engineering."--American Historical Review
"[An] excellent book."--Skyways/World War I Aero
"Illuminating and highly valuable. . . . Visions of a Flying Machine is a must for historians of science and technology, and good reading for all."--Isis