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The Big Bento Box of Unuseless Japanese Inventions
Kenji Kawakami
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Description for The Big Bento Box of Unuseless Japanese Inventions
Paperback. In Japan, Kawakami is famous for his tireless promotion of Chindogu: the art of the "unuseless" idea. Meant to solve problems of modern life, 200 of these bizarre and logic-defying gadgets and gizmos are featured in this humorous collection. Photos. Num Pages: 320 pages, 442 color photographs. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; TBY; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 20. Weight in Grams: 520.
In Japan, Kenji Kawakami is famous for his tireless promotion of Chindogu: the art of the unuseless idea. Kawakami has developed an entire philosophy around these bizarre and logic-defying gadgets and gizmos, which must work but are actually entirely impractical. Created in the spirit of anarchy, unuseless inventions are not allowed to be patented or sold. Fans of the unuseless will love this completely absorbing collection of 200 Chindogu, including: * the Drymobile (your laundry dries as you drive) * the Solar-Powered Torch (never runs low on batteries) * Duster Slippers for Cats (now the most boring job around the ... Read more
In Japan, Kenji Kawakami is famous for his tireless promotion of Chindogu: the art of the unuseless idea. Kawakami has developed an entire philosophy around these bizarre and logic-defying gadgets and gizmos, which must work but are actually entirely impractical. Created in the spirit of anarchy, unuseless inventions are not allowed to be patented or sold. Fans of the unuseless will love this completely absorbing collection of 200 Chindogu, including: * the Drymobile (your laundry dries as you drive) * the Solar-Powered Torch (never runs low on batteries) * Duster Slippers for Cats (now the most boring job around the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780393326765
SKU
V9780393326765
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Kenji Kawakami
Kenji Kawakami is the inventor of the concept of Chindogu and the founder of the 10,000-member International Chindogu Society. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is a celebrity chef, television personality, journalist, food writer, and real food campaigner. He promotes a back-to-basics philosophy with regards to cooking. Dan Papia is a translator. He also heads the chapter of the International ... Read more
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