Thomas Moser Woodworker

Moser wanted to make furniture the old-fashioned way, and took an odd route to get there.

From This is True for 9 March 2025

Burkey Belser Graphic designer

Born in South Carolina, Belser studied English and took a minor in art. He then studied French literature. So it seems unlikely he would be known as a graphic artist; he was self-taught in that field. He worked for magazines and a design studio before starting his own design firm, specializing in advertising for lawyers … Read more

From This is True for 1 October 2023

Frank Robinson Helicopter designer

Frank Robinson refused to believe what his employers insisted: that there was no market for small “personal” helicopters.

From This is True for 20 November 2022

Al Primo Eyewitness

Primo was “the man who almost single-handedly changed the face of broadcast journalism.”

From This is True for 2 October 2022

Henry Orenstein Toymaker

His Suzy Homemaker Dream Kitchen “just happened” to be the perfect size to play in with Barbie dolls.

From This is True for 19 December 2021