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World Innovators Cup: History's Greatest Minds Take the Field
Paperback
Publisher Price: $31.95
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Published: Apr 21 2026
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.60 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Imagine a world where the greatest minds in history get the stadium-sized roar they deserve.
In this visually dynamic book, history's most original thinkers are taken out of the dusty pages of textbooks and onto the pitch, re-imagined as World Cup footballers competing in a high-stakes beautiful game of ideas.
Fun, funny, inventive, and a unique way to share creativity creatively.--Dr. Jim Friedman, Steward Emeritus, World Creativity and Innovation
The legends are on the field. History is in motion. We chant for football icons. We wear their jerseys. We build stadiums in their honor. Yet the people who shaped the world we live in--the minds whose breakthroughs power our lives, our freedoms, and our future--often remain abstract or half-remembered.
World Innovators Cup changes the game. This immersive gateway into history and creativity is brought to life with stunning, realistic photography and dynamic caricature-style cards showing the greats in action:
- Tesla and Edison jostle for electric position in a high-voltage midfield.
- Leonardo da Vinci outmaneuvers Hedy Lamarr with the ultimate tactical mind.
- Benjamin Franklin reinvents lightning-fast strategy, rushing past Ada Lovelace.
- Fela Kuti disrupts the system, while Kaldi keeps the stadium's energy soaring with his coffee.
What you will get in this premium edition:
- A Visual Masterpiece: A clever, high-end design rich with imagery that makes history feel like a live event.
- Intellectual Entertainment: A fresh, joyful way to feel the power of ideas, not just study them.
- The Perfect Conversation Piece: A book that bridges the gap between the football pitch and the laboratory, perfect for big thinkers and fans alike.
The matches are playful. The idea is serious. Why do we reserve our awe for athletes, while overlooking the geniuses who built the modern world?
This book is perfect for:
- The Creative Professional Designers, innovators, and entrepreneurs who look for inspiration in non-traditional ways.
- The Intellectual Sports Fan People who love football culture but also enjoy big ideas and history.
- Gift Buyers: This is a prime candidate for a unique gift. For you if you are looking for a high-end, visually dynamic item for the superstars in their own lives.
- Educators and Parents: Those looking for a fresh, immersive gateway into history to get students or teenagers interested in static figures by seeing them as living forces.
- Fans of Innovation History: Nothing more to say here!
The whistle has blown. The game has begun. It's time to cheer for the real superstars.
Get your copy of World Innovators Cup today.
This book is a clever connection of 'the beautiful game' and the world of innovation--an easy and fun read for anyone who cares about football and enjoys thinking about the great innovations of the world.--Alan Iny, author of Thinking In New Boxes, Director, Creativity and Scenarios, Boston Consulting Group
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