When I heard the rumors swirling yesterday that Eastman Kodak was about to declare bankruptcy, it made me very sad. If Kodak goes, for me, it will be like losing a close relative or cherished friend. I'm sure many photographers and movie producers around the world will feel the same way. I worked for Kodak Canada for seven years during the tumultuous years when the company was trying to decide what it wanted to be when it grew up. When most people think of Kodak, they think photography. In fact, the business of Kodak was all over the place. When I worked there, Kodak had a number of bizarre business units. It ran a lucrative pop bottle making plant. It owned Sterling Drugs, the maker of Bayer Aspirin. (In a bit of foreshadow, it's interesting to note that Kodak sold Sterling before people realized that aspirin could be used to prevent heart attacks! What a missed opportunity that was.) Kodak also sold a slew of office products, including hybrid photocopiers and pri...
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