The 99% Invisible City
Subtitle: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: Oct 06, 2020
Language: eng
Format: hardcover
Number of pages: 400
ISBN-13: 9780358126607
Description: "A beautifully designed guidebook to the unnoticed yet essential elements of our cities, from the creators of the wildly popular 99% Invisible podcast." --

Have you ever stopped to consider why you don't see metal fire escapes on new buildings? Or pondered the story behind those dancing inflatable figures in car dealerships? Mars and Kohlstedt reveal the stories baked into the buildings we inhabit, the streets we drive, and the sidewalks we traverse. They celebrate design and architecture in all of its functional glory and accidental absurdity, with tales of both designers and the people impacted by their designs. This exploration of the origins and stories behind power grids, fire escapes, drinking fountains and more will delight anyone curious about design, urban environments, and the unsung marvels of the world around them. -- adapted from wrap-around and Amazon info
Notes: Source title: The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design