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BRIEF HISTORIES OF EVERYDAY OBJECTS GN
(W) Andy Warner (A) Andy Warner (CA) Andy Warner
In the tradition of and, most recent, Randall Munroe's comes , an intrepid, graphic tour through the unusual stories behind the creation of some of the overlooked items that surround us in our daily lives. Chapters introduce readers to a cast of inventors whose ideas led to the ballpoint pen riots, cowboy wars, and really bad Victorian practical jokes. Structured around the different locations in our home and daily life - the kitchen, the bathroom, the office, and the grocery store - Andy Warner traces the often surprising histories behind the items we often take for granted.