Bascomb

"Bascomb," said the treasurer of the company, "Reade's advice was good, though wholly unnecessary.

The Young Engineers on the Gulf Or, The Dread Mystery of the Million Dollar Breakwater 1895

At the First launch in January, where Mr. Bascomb was introduced, Mr. Kamen also brought out rapper Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas.

Celebrity Geeks Robert P. Crease 2011

Mr. Bascomb, firmly aboard the Kamen bandwagon, presents the book as a sports story, following a First team through the contest's 18th season.

Celebrity Geeks Robert P. Crease 2011

Mr. Bascomb is not the most elegant writer, and his prose tends toward the cliché an opposing team "racked up a double-digit lead"; students are described as "like kids on Christmas morning".

Celebrity Geeks Robert P. Crease 2011

Two decades ago, Mr. Bascomb writes, the inventor realized that most American teenagers he met worshipped sports and entertainment idols but couldn't name a single living scientist.

Celebrity Geeks Robert P. Crease 2011

During the event, broadcast live to 70 other locations across the country, Mr. Kamen introduced Neal Bascomb, the author of "The New Cool," a book about the ways in which Mr. Kamen has used robotics to create a cachet of geekiness among students.

Celebrity Geeks Robert P. Crease 2011

The voice belonged to Bliss Bascomb, head cheerleader and by far the most beautiful girl at Cerro Villa Junior High.

The Night Of the Solstice L.J. SMITH 2010

“Diana Woodruff calling for David Bascomb,” she said.

Fly Away Home Jennifer Weiner 2010

“Diana Woodruff calling for David Bascomb,” she said.

Fly Away Home Jennifer Weiner 2010

Sure, she was out to lunch as far as reality was concerned, but there was no malice in her and she was prettier than Bliss Bascomb.

The Night Of the Solstice L.J. SMITH 2010