Equally importantly, Bob was a wonderfully warm and generous person. Cambridge’s Austin Building was home to a fantastic cast of characters during Bob’s JEB tenure.

Yes, it would be. I did start exploring a few other players from this story many years ago; your post has encouraged me to go back and look for them again. Thanks!

And we get to use the “only in America” line😉 The Tate Britain gallery had a fascinating special exhibit on his work a few years ago, highlighting also his 3D expertise (albeit in landscapes rather than movement).

I share Muybridge and Marey’s work briefly with my students, but would love to explore the topic with them further (for the innovation, historical curiosity and images themselves). Muybridge’s story - from his acceptance of Leland Stanford’s challenge to his murder acquittal - spices up a session!

Please add me. Thanks!

staff.lincoln.ac.uk/swillmott

Thank you Brian!