Ingenious Gadgets: Guess the Obscure Purpose of Over 100 Eccentric Contraptions
Maurice Collins; Ian Kearey
ISBN 10: 0715321897 ISBN 13: 9780715321898
Verlag: David & Charles, 2005
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A funny, revealing look at inventions that never caught on with the public introduces the electric comb, automatic shaving cream filler, and a cuff holder for card sharks intent on hiding an ace up their sleaves, as well as other ill-fated ideas.
Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: As well as being a passionate collector of gadgets, Maurice Collins also has extraordinary collections of posters and printed ephemera and gives regular talks about his collections. He is the co-founder of the charity Kith & Kids, which provides a range of services to families with disabled children and has been awarded an OBE for his services to disabled people. He has also been the chairman of Haringey Mencap and Mencap London Region. He lives in North London.
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Titel: Ingenious Gadgets: Guess the Obscure Purpose...
Verlag: David & Charles
Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
Einband: Paperback
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