Mars, Roman
The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529355277
- author:
- Mars, Roman
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Hodder & Stoughton
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 23 x 18.6 x 3 centimeters (0.73
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Public Policy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design A beautifully designed guidebook to the unnoticed yet essential elements of our cities, from the creators of the wildly popular 99% Invisible podcast. This book celebrates design and architecture in all its functional glory and accidental absurdity, revealing stories baked into the buildings we inhabit, the streets we drive, and the sidewalks we traverse. From the meaning behind bright graffiti marks to the story behind street names, this guidebook delves into the fascinating world of everyday design. With intriguing tales of both designers and the people impacted by their designs, it's a big-ideas book about small-seeming things that will surprise and inform you. A must-have for anyone interested in architecture, urban planning, or simply the way our cities work, this book is a unique blend of curiosity, creativity, and insight into the often-overlooked world of design.
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