Things come apart : a teardown manual for modern living /

Things come apart : a teardown manual for modern living /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:McLellan, Todd.
Imprint:London ; New York : Thames & Hudson, 2013.
Description:1 v. (various pagings) : col. ill. ; 35 cm
Language:English
Subject:
Photography, Artistic.
Manufactures -- Pictorial works.
Manufactures.
Photography, Artistic.
Illustrated works.
Pictorial works.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/9136309
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ISBN:9780500516768
0500516766
Notes:Includes index.
Summary:Making visible the inner workings of some of the world's most familiar designs, this book reconnects you with the child-like joy of taking something apart to see how it works... guaranteed to appeal to anyone with a curiosity about the material world. -- Publisher's website.
Table of Contents:
  • We all have ADHD these days / Todd McLellan
  • Mechanical pencil
  • Stapler
  • Swiss army knife
  • Dial combination lock
  • Digital watch
  • Mechanical watch
  • Lensatic compass
  • Handheld GPS unit
  • Flashlight
  • Smartphone
  • Computer mouse
  • External hard drive
  • Handheld games console
  • Games console
  • iPod 2
  • Walkman
  • Hair straighteners
  • Hair dryer
  • iPad 2
  • The repair revolution / Kyle Wiens
  • Record player
  • Flip clock
  • Rotary telephone
  • Mantel clock
  • SLR camera
  • Digital SLR camera
  • Digital video camera
  • Video projector
  • Power drill
  • Desk lamp
  • Telescope
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • DVD player
  • Laptop computer
  • Typewriter
  • Printer
  • Life lessons learned through tinkering / Gever Tulley
  • Accordion
  • Sewing machine
  • Chairsaw
  • Snowblower
  • Keyboard
  • Microwave oven
  • Espresso machine
  • Carpet steamer
  • Push lawnmower
  • Children's wagon
  • Taking apart the past / Penny Bendall
  • Bicycle
  • Upright piano
  • Two-seater light aircraft
  • Falling apart: the future / Dr. Joseph Chiodo.

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