Over the years, the success of the Super Soaker® has generated considerable interest in the man who invented the technology behind this amazing toy. Articles on Lonnie Johnson have appeared in publications such as Inventors’ Digest, People Magazine, Black Enterprise, and Southern Living, and more recently in Time Magazine and the New York Times as well as a recently published book called The Playmakers: Amazing Origins of Timeless Toys. In addition, Lonnie has been featured in several science related television programs including a segment on Science Times/National Geographic TV, and has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Copies of the articles may be obtained from the publishers’ web sites. www.southernliving.com www.newyorktimes.com www.time.com