S. Donald Stookey tells of his pioneering discoveries and accomplishments over a life-long career at Corning Glass Works. His discoveries and inventions have left their mark in homes around the world, and have affected the development of eyeglasses, defense systems, electronics, and significant discoveries for years. Learn how one man's risks, questions, interests, and explorations have benefited us all. A refreshing addition to your ceramics library!

Stanley Donald Stookey was an American inventor. He had 60 patents in his name related to glass and ceramics, some patents solely his and others shared as joint patents with other inventors. George H. Beall is the author of Explorations in Glass: An Autobiography, published by Wiley.