| Description |
2 videodiscs (242 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + viewer's guide (12 pages) |
| System Details |
DVD, widescreen (16:9), stereo. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
| Performer |
Narrator, Denis Lawson. |
| Credits |
Music, Anthony Burke. |
| Event |
Originally broadcast as episodes of the five part series on the Smithsonian Channel. |
| Summary |
Every aspect of modern life is influenced by industrial design, from office chairs to apartment complexes. This fascinating series delves into the personalities and technology that shape the world's environment, economy, and culture. |
| Contents |
disc 1 (145 min.). Ghosts in the machine ; Designs for living ; Blueprints or war -- disc 2 (97 min.). Better living through chemistry ; Objects of desire. |
| Note |
Bonus features: biographical sketches, discussion questions, famous flops. |
| Language |
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Design -- History.
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Design -- Philosophy.
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Industrial design.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Wilson, Chris. Producer. Director.
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Lawson, Denis.
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Burke, Anthony.
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Wall to Wall (Firm)
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Acorn Media (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9781598284683 |
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1598284681 |
| Standard No. |
054961846894 |
| Music No. |
AMP-8468 Acorn Media |
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