Small Things Considered

PETROSKI, Henry: Small Things Considered: Why There Is No Perfect Design. New York, Vintage, 2004. Stated First Vintage Books Edition – September 2004. Paperback, 288 pp. Subject: Nonfiction / Science / Engineering / Design. Condition: Very Good Plus / Like New. Almost no visual imperfections (see photos) – all pages, clean, crisp and unmarked. A fascinating inquiry and analysis regarding… Read more about this item

Vintage. 9781400032938 OVER 35 IN STOCK ON 05/15/2024. PAPERBACK. PLEASE NOTE THAT CD-ROM components, access cards/codes, digital license, and other supplemental materials are NOT guaranteed to be included for used items. If their inclusion is essential, please inquire before purchasing to determine whether they are included. Light to moderate wear and creasing to cover/edges/corners. School markings and writing on/inside covers.… Read more about this item

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 2004. Paperback. Like New. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

New York: Vintage Books; Random House, 2004. 288 pages, illustrations; 21 cm. Tight, clean copy. "Henry Petroski, 'America's poet laureate of technology' (Kirkus Reviews) - author of The Pencil and The Evolution of Useful Things - now gives us an entertaining and perceptive study of design in everyday life, while revealing the checkered pasts, and some possible futures, of familiar… Read more about this item

Vintage. Used - Very Good. 2004. Paperback. Very Good.

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 2004. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 2003. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

New York: Knopf, 2003. 1st Edition . Hardcover. New/New. Gilt lettering on black & tan covers in a pictorial dust jacket. 8vo, 304pp.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2003. First edition, as stated. Hardcover. Fine/very good. 6 x 9 in. Paper boards. Condition is FINE ; like new on all points. DJ is VERY GOOD ; clean but rubbed. Essays. Stax.

Knopf. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp.

Knopf, 2003-09-16T00:00:01Z. First Edition. hardcover. Very Good. 9x6x1. Book has minor wear from reading or handling, mostly around the edges. No markings, tears, corner creases or other defects noted.. Unconditional money back guarantee.

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 2003. Hardcover. Very Good. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Knopf. Collectible - Like New. Signed Copy First edition copy. Collectible - Like New. Like New dust jacket. Inscribed by author on front endpage.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2003 WYSIWYG pricing--no added shipping charge for standard shipping within USA. Burnt orange boards, black spine with orange titles, [ix], 288, [2] pp, 21 illustrations in text, bibliography, index. DJ in Brodart archival cover. Every product design is a result of trade-offs among contradictory goals, as Petroski illustrates in his examination of… Read more about this item

Paperback. New.

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 2003. 1st. hardcover. 8vo, 288 pp. .

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

New York: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo. pp. 2 288, b/w illustrations, enlightening and informative, written by the author of ""The Pencil"", and ""The Evolution of Useful Things"".