101 Unuseless Japanese Inventions: The Art of Chindogu - Couverture souple

Kawakami, Kenji

 
9780393313697: 101 Unuseless Japanese Inventions: The Art of Chindogu
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0393313697 ISBN 13 : 9780393313697
Editeur : WW Norton & Co, 2000

Synopsis

Strangely practical and utterly eccentric inventions for a life of ease-and hilarity. In Japan, inventor and visionary Kenji Kawakami is famous for his creation and tireless promotion of chindogu-the art of "the unuseless idea." This book features the best of his inventions: inspired devices designed to solve all the nagging problems of domestic life, including ones you may not have realized you have. Enter the realm of the almost useful, where you will find Duster Slippers for Cats (for feline assistance with tedious housework), the Full Body Umbrella (for day-long all-over dryness), the Fish Face Cover (helps get the fish cut up with minimum emotional trauma), and the Temporary Ladies' Room Converter (stake your claim to the facilities). Every item has been fabricated to the highest standards, fully tested by pioneering members of the Japanese public, and tastefully photographed. It is only a matter of time before Americans succumb to their charm, logic, and utility.

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À propos de l?auteur

Kenji Kawakami is the inventor of the concept of Chindogu and the founder of the 10,000-member International Chindogu Society.

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Éditeur
WW Norton & Co
Date d'édition
2000
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0393313697
ISBN 13 
9780393313697
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
160
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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