Humble Masterpieces

"An insightful collection of design marvels from everyday life, celebrated by a curator of MoMA's Department of Architecture and Design. Every day we use dozens of small objects, from -tips to paper clips. If they work, well, chances are we don't pay them much attention. Although modest in size and price, some of these objects are true masterpieces of the art design. In this colorful visual feast, Paolo Antonelli portrays one hundred fabulous objects, from compact discs to LEGOs to chopsticks to Post-it notes. Short, informative text descriptions accompany stunning photographs of each object, detailing the little-known history of some of our favorite things"--book jacket.