British Stuff: Life in Britain Through 101 Everyday Objects

British Stuff: Life in Britain Through 101 Everyday Objects

by Geoff Hall (Author), Geoff Hall (Author), Kamila Kasperowicz (Author)

Synopsis

This fascinating full-colour photographic compendium invites you to discover Britain in a new way, through the everyday objects that are part of the fabric of contemporary life in the UK. Containing a wealth of iconic British design staples as well as the treasures of everyday life - from the Mini and the Anglepoise lamp to M&S underwear and the Argos catalogue - this guide is a must-have for anyone who wants to understand British culture from the inside out, with all its idiosyncrasies and quirks.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
Publisher: Summersdale
Published: 04 Mar 2013

ISBN 10: 1849533687
ISBN 13: 9781849533683

Media Reviews
'British Stuff justifies the space most of these objects have in our homes by tracing their part in social traditions.' The Good Book Guide 'As informative as it is affectionate.' Best of British
Author Bio
Geoff Hall writes on design-related matters and teaches part time on the Design course at Manchester. He lives in Cheshire. Kamila Kasperowicz came to live in Britain from her native Poland three years ago and is ideally placed to recognise the peculiarities of British people and their everyday culture. She lives in Bury.