British Stuff: 101 Objects That Make Britain Great
- ISBN-10
- 1783728140
- ISBN-13
- 9781783728145
- Category
- Design
- Pages
- 192
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-05-12
- Publisher
- Summersdale Publishers LTD
- Authors
- Geoff Hall, Kamila Kasperowicz
Description
This fascinating, full-color, 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. Showcasing a wealth of iconic British design staples, as well as the treasures of everyday life—from the Mini and the Anglepoise lamp to wellies and Worcestershire sauce—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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Other editions
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- 2013
- 172 pages
- Paperback
- Summersdale Pub Limited
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