Bibliograph

How things work, the inner life of everyday machines, Theodore Gray ; photographs by Nick Mann

Type

Label

How things work, the inner life of everyday machines, Theodore Gray ; photographs by Nick Mann

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How things work

Responsibility statement

Theodore Gray ; photographs by Nick Mann

Sub title

the inner life of everyday machines

Summary

In "How Things Work", Theodore Gray explores the mechanical underpinnings of dozens of types of machines and mechanisms, from the cotton gin to the wristwatch to an industrial loom. Filled with stunning original photographs in Gray's inimitable style, "How Things Work" is an exploration of stuff -- large and small -- for any builder, maker or lover of mechanical things. Includes locks, clocks, scales for weighing, and cloth manufacture

Target audience

adult

Contributor