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The Evolution of Useful Things
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Vintage Books
Publication date February 1, 1994
Pages 288
Binding Paperback
Edition Reprint
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780679740391
ISBN-10 0679740392
Dimensions 0.75 by 5.25 by 8 in.
Weight 0.60 lbs.
Original list price $15.95
Other format details sci/tech
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
A look at the origin of everyday household items examines the Phillips-head screwdriver, paper clips, Post-its, fast-food 'clamshell' containers, and other items. Reprint. 30,000 first printing. NYT.
Editions
Hardcover
Book cover for 9780679412267
 
1 edition from Alfred a Knopf Inc (December 1, 1992)
9780679412267 | details & prices | 288 pages | 6.50 × 9.75 × 1.25 in. | 1.40 lbs | List price $24.00
About: Combines history, biography, design theory, and technology in an analysis of the development of safety pins, scotch tape, tin cans, and other useful objects
Paperback
Book cover for 9780679740391
 
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Reprint edition from Vintage Books (February 1, 1994)
9780679740391 | details & prices | 288 pages | 5.25 × 8.00 × 0.75 in. | 0.60 lbs | List price $15.95
About: A look at the origin of everyday household items examines the Phillips-head screwdriver, paper clips, Post-its, fast-food 'clamshell' containers, and other items
Prebinding
Book cover for 9781439505199
 
Reprint edition from Paw Prints (June 26, 2008)
9781439505199 | details & prices | 288 pages | 5.00 × 7.80 × 0.80 in. | 0.65 lbs | List price $23.95

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