Language of things : by Deyan, Sudjic.
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TextPublication details: New York : Penguin Books, 2009Edition: 1st edDescription: 223 p. ; ill. (some col.) ; 18 cmISBN: 9780141031170 (pbk.)Subject(s): Design -- Philosophy | Design -- Social aspectsDDC classification: 745.401 Summary: Sudjic charts our relationship--both innocent and knowing--with all things designed. From the opulent excesses of the catwalk to the playfulness of an Alessi jam jar, he shows how we can be manipulated and seduced by our possessions. With scintillating wit he addresses these questions and more, exploring the reasons why every designer yearns to put a personal stamp on a chair or an adjustable lamp, and where design ends and art begins.--From publisher description.
| Item type | Current library | Home library | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JKRC Social Science Complex | JKRC Social Science Complex | 745.401 SUD (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | Acc.No. PN100957 | BCL1919 |
"First published in Great Britain in 2008 by Allen Lane"--T.p. verso.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [197]-198) and index.
Sudjic charts our relationship--both innocent and knowing--with all things designed. From the opulent excesses of the catwalk to the playfulness of an Alessi jam jar, he shows how we can be manipulated and seduced by our possessions. With scintillating wit he addresses these questions and more, exploring the reasons why every designer yearns to put a personal stamp on a chair or an adjustable lamp, and where design ends and art begins.--From publisher description.
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