Things come apart : a teardown manual for modern living / Todd McLellan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McLellan, Todd.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Manufactures--Pictorial works.

Manufactures.

Genre:

Pictorial works.

Illustrated works.

Physical Description:

1 volume (various pagings) : color illustrations ; 35 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Thames & Hudson, 2013.

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.

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.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9780500516768

0500516766

OCLC:

826658905