The Total Inventor's Manual: Transform Your Idea into a Top-Selling Product (Popular Science)

Name: The Total Inventor's Manual: Transform Your Idea into a Top-Selling Product (Popular Science)
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (135 reviews)
Author: Sean Michael Ragan

by Sean Michael Ragan

Nonfiction Business

4.6 (135)

4.6 stars from 135 reviews

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Last checked: Jun 8, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You have a problem you think you can solve and want a practical roadmap from ideation through manufacturing and marketing.
You're curious about how everyday products actually get made and want to understand the business side, not just the engineering.
You've tinkered with things your whole life and are ready to stop wondering 'what if' and start building something real.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a deep dive into electrical engineering or advanced coding. This is strategy and process, not technical textbooks.
You want inspiration and motivation without the hard work of prototyping, testing, and pitching to investors.
You expect to learn secrets that will guarantee success. This is a practical guide, not a get-rich-quick manual.

About this book

This guide from the editors of Popular Science covers what new inventors need to know, from initial concept through running a start-up. You do not need to be an electrician or coding expert to develop an invention—curiosity, a desire to solve a common problem, and determination are the key requirements. The book provides tips, skills, and strategies for moving from idea to inventor. It includes examples from inventors behind products such as the first home pregnancy test, the Super Soaker, the Roomba, and the digital camera. The book covers ideation, prototyping, and testing, with lessons in 3D-printing, coding, and robotics. It also addresses funding strategies including Kickstarter campaigns and venture capital pitches, as well as manufacturing, supply chains, marketing, and running or selling a company.

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Currently 4.6★ from 135 reviews

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