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History of the World in 100 Modern Objects: Middle-Class Stuff (and Nonsense)

by Francesca Hornak
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History of the World in 100 Modern Objects: Middle-Class Stuff (and Nonsense)
History of the World in 100 Modern Objects: Middle-Class Stuff (and Nonsense)

Witty snapshots of contemporary middle-class existence.

If the quirks and trappings of modern middle-class life fascinate you, "History of the World in 100 Modern Objects" is your cup of tea. Hornak's columns are like peering through a series of windows into everyday moments that are at once humorous and identifiable. It's cultural commentary wrapped in charm, perfectly complemented by Joyce's vibrant illustrations—a light-hearted read that's bound to elicit knowing nods and chuckles.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

History of the World in 100 Modern Objects: Middle-Class Stuff (and Nonsense)

by Francesca Hornak
Compare to estimated retail price: ₱1,800.00 PHP  

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ISBN: 9781910232415
Authors: Francesca Hornak
Publisher: Portico
Date of Publication: 2015-10-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Sociology, Art, Creative Nonfiction, History
Related Topics: Social Issues, Art and Photography, Design, Crafts, History, Anthropology
Goodreads rating: 3.75
(rated by 28 readers)

Description

Since Spring 2013, Francesca Hornak has been writing a hugely popular column in the Sunday Times Style section, 'History of the World in 100 Modern Objects'. Featuring a different iconic object each week, the column explores contemporary middle-class life through the objects we fetishise. Each column is a little vignette about a different character, such as Izzy, who's 26 and interns at Kelly Hoppen and gets into a spat with her flatmate about a twee Oliver Bonas cake stand, Nick, 40, who's considering the safety aspects of his children's bike trailer and remembering his old DJing days, and Philippa, 64, who's tussling with her Sky TV remote after her divorce. Funny, charming and sometimes poignant, each column is an evocative slice of modern life. The columns are accompanied by crisp, colourful illustrations by the illustrator James Joyce, which make the book into a design object itself.
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Witty snapshots of contemporary middle-class existence.

If the quirks and trappings of modern middle-class life fascinate you, "History of the World in 100 Modern Objects" is your cup of tea. Hornak's columns are like peering through a series of windows into everyday moments that are at once humorous and identifiable. It's cultural commentary wrapped in charm, perfectly complemented by Joyce's vibrant illustrations—a light-hearted read that's bound to elicit knowing nods and chuckles.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.