July 2013
Beginner
112 pages
5h 10m
English
Faire of the Future: MAKER FAIRE

“Maker Faire is the mecca of art merged with technology. It’s like being at a buffet of knowledge.”
—Justin Gray, artists and roboticist

(Above) Chris James of the R2-D2 Builder's Club at Maker Faire Bay Area 2012. (Below) Elektro the Moto-Man and his dog Sparko, created by Westinghouse for the 1939 World's Fair.
Nearly 75 years ago, the New York World’s Fair of 1939/1940 was the first expo based on the future, with its exhibits geared to give fairgoers a glimpse at “Building the World of Tomorrow.” The official ...