An unprecedented, substantial, and extraordinary celebration of more than a century of fascinating product and industrial design, as shown through their detailed original patent documents - the ultimate ''flick book'' of modern design with hundreds of works by iconic and lesser-known designers

From legendary design classics to anonymous objects that are indispensable in homes and offices, this one-of-a-kind collection of original patent documents celebrates the creative genius of designers, inventors, creators, innovators, and dreamers the world over.

The range is phenomenal: patents by Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames, Isamu Noguchi, Ettore Sottsass, Raymond Loewy, and George Nelson sit alongside everyday designs for tape dispensers, pencil sharpeners, food processors, desk fans, and drink bottles to create a valuable reference that''s also an irresistible browse.

Format Inbunden Omfång 1056 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Phaidon Press Ltd Utgivningsdatum 2021-03-25 ISBN 9781838662561