Descript |
x, 384 sidor illustrationer 24 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 356-375) and index |
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99% Invisible' is a big-ideas podcast about small-seeming things, revealing stories baked into the buildings we inhabit, the streets we drive, and the sidewalks we traverse. The show celebrates design and architecture in all of its functional glory and accidental absurdity, with intriguing tales of both designers and the people impacted by their designs.00Now, in 'The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to Hidden World of Everyday Design', host Roman Mars and coauthor Kurt Kohlstedt zoom in on the various elements that make our cities work, exploring the origins and other fascinating stories behind everything from power grids and fire escapes to drinking fountains and street signs. With deeply researched entries and beautiful line drawings throughout, The 99% Invisible City will captivate devoted fans of the show and anyone curious about design, urban environments, and the unsung marvels of the world around them |
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Städer
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Design
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Arkitektur
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Stadsplanering (estetik)
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Cities and towns -- Miscellanea
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Public works -- Miscellanea
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Design -- Human factors
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Architecture and Planning.
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Classmark |
720
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Ic
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Alt Auth |
Kohlstedt, Kurt
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Add Title |
Ninety-nine percent invisible city |
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Field guide to the hidden world of everyday design |
ISBN/ISSN |
9781529355277 hardback |
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1529355273 hardback |
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