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SPECK: A Curious Collection of Uncommon Things

Peter Buchanan-Smith • Princeton University Press • ISBN 9781568982977

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SPECK: A Curious Collection of Uncommon Things

Peter Buchanan-Smith • Princeton University Press • ISBN-13 9781568982977

ISBN-10 1568982976 • 2001 • First Edition

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ISBN 9781568982977 • Completeness 73

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This book is a curated collection of objects that reflect the beauty and intrigue of everyday design. Peter Buchanan-Smith explores the aesthetics and stories behind common items, offering a fresh perspective on the mundane.

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Publisher: Princeton University Press
HardcoverFirst Edition2001
Pages: 192Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

Catalog notes

Contributor: Peter Buchanan-Smith

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Category: AestheticsCategory: Contemporary ArtCategory: Cultural StudiesCategory: Curated CollectionsCategory: Everyday ObjectsCategory: Visual CultureCategory: Visual StorytellingInfluenced by: Charles EamesInfluenced by: Dieter RamsInfluenced: Contemporary DesignersInfluenced: Art CuratorsCornerstone of: Contemporary Design Publications

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