Searchlight Books ™ — Celebrating Failure

Did you know bubble wrap was designed to be a textured wallpaper? From medicine to sports, every field has its share of failures—ships that sank, medical treatments that didn’t help, inventions that bombed, sports strategies that backfired. Smart scientists and designers use these experiences to make better products and discoveries later. Learn about some of history’s biggest goof ups and discover how the pros use epic mistakes to make improvements that lead to success.