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082 _aVSCL
_bKOH
100 _aKohlstedt, Kurt
245 4 _aThe 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Wonders of the Modern Metropolis
260 _a.
_bHodder & Stoughton
_c2020
300 _a384
_c18.5 x 3.5 x 23.6 cm
_rHardbound
504 _a99% 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. Now, 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.
650 _aArchitecture
650 _aCity planning
650 _aDesign
650 _aHuman factor
650 _aPublic works
700 _aMars, Roman
_eCo-author
942 _cBKS
999 _c949
_d949