The rise and fall of Kodak: A slideshow
The 131-year-old film and camera manufacturer was one of the companies that defined America. Now, it's preparing to file for bankruptcy
By The Week Staff | January 5, 2012
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fter 131 years in the photography business, Eastman Kodak Co. is reportedly on the verge of bankruptcy. The iconic film and camera company invented the consumer photography craze more than a century ago and was once deeply ingrained in the American psyche. But, in recent years, it's struggled to adapt to the digital age. Here, a look back.
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