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Product Details:
Hardcover:
3300 pages
Language:
English
ISBN:
0714843997
Package Length:
22.0 inches
Package Width:
13.7 inches
Package Height:
10.0 inches
Package Weight:
23.85 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 22 reviews
Customer Reviews:
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absolutely terrificJan 09, 2008 this set is absolutely terrific the items shown in all 3 volumes are perfectly described and the photos addded to each of them gives you perfect view of the thing described - not only the contents of each entry is very precisely formulated and does not cantain many mistakes but you can also see that the form of each entry fits to what is described
I recommend this set to everyone with no exception - it gives you much pleasure and also will learn you more about things you were using for ages but didn't know how they came into their existence and who created them
Don't order this product from AmazonDec 26, 2007 Same as the case for a couple of other reviewers, this product was broken and banged up when it arrived because it was poorly packed. One later reviewer said their's was packaged quite well and perhaps Amazon had learned their lesson; well they hadn't. Although a full refund is promised, it'll still be a hassle to take to a shipping drop-off. It's hard to believe that a virtual business depending 100% on 3rd party shippers doesn't know how to pack merchandise, particularly a product with a history of shipping issues documented on it's own web site. I'll buy the replacement at Barnes and Noble where I can make sure the merchandise isn't damaged before I pick it up.
Phaidon Design Classics reviewNov 30, 2007 The 3 books are nice. They include a lot of designs that span a good time range. There is a picture or 2 and a description for each of the designs that are in the book.
The books can be tough to carry around (they are a bit heavy), and the carrying case that comes with the set can be easily broken when you try to get it open to take the books out.
I recommend this 3 book set to anyone who is interested in design of products ranging from things like cars, planes, trains, to pencils, chairs, and the GameBoy. For a total of 999 Industrial Designed products.
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To bad it was brokenNov 17, 2007 Please beware, This package will reach you with the case for the books broken. Yes, this book set comes with a plastic case, when they send it to you it breaks in transit. I should know they sent it to me twice. When i asked to have the case sent alone, I received an automated reply that had nothing to do with my question. Maybe you will have better luck!
Phaidon Design ClassicsOct 29, 2007 Excellent overview of some of the best designed contemporary objects - even includes some everyday items that at first thought would not rate, however in the context of the books certainlay deserve to do so (e.g. Bic crystal pen).
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