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Now I Sit Me Down: From Klismos To Plastic Chair: A Natural History
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Have You Ever Wondered Where Rocking Chairs Came From, Or Why Cheap Plastic Chairs Are Suddenly Everywhere?In Now I Sit Me Down, The Distinguished Architect And Writer Witold Rybczynski Chronicles The History Of The Chair From The Folding Stools Of Pharaonic Egypt To The Ubiquitous Stackable Monobloc Chairs Of Today. He Tells The Stories Of The Inventor Of The Bentwood Chair, Michael Thonet, And Of The Creators Of The First Moldedplywood Chair, Charles And Ray Eames. He Reveals The History Of Chairs To Be A Social Historyof Different Ways Of Sitting, Of Changing Manners And Attitudes, And Of Varying Tastes. The History Of Chairs Is The History Of Who We Are. We Learn How The Ancient Chinese Switched From Sitting On The Floor To Sitting In A Chair, And How The Iconic Chair Of Middle Americathe Barcaloungertraces Its Roots Back To The Bauhaus. Rybczynski Weaves A Rich Tapestry That Draws On Art And Design History, Personal Experience, And Historical Accounts. And He Pairs These Stories With His Own Delightful Handdrawn Illustrations: Colonial Rockers And English Cabrioles, Languorous Chaise Longues, And Nononsense Ergonomic Task Chairsthey'Re All Here.The Famous Danish Furniture Designer Hans Wegner Once Remarked, A Chair Is Only Finished When Someone Sits In It. As Rybczynski Tells It, The Way We Choose To Sit And What We Choose To Sit On Speak Volumes About Our Values, Our Tastes, And The Things We Hold Dear.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Now I Sit Me Down'? A: The book explores the history of chairs, detailing their evolution from ancient times to modern designs, and discusses how the way we sit reflects our social values and cultural changes.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Now I Sit Me Down'? A: The author is Witold Rybczynski, a distinguished architect and writer known for his insights into design and architecture.
- Q: When was 'Now I Sit Me Down' published? A: The book was published on August 23, 2016.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Now I Sit Me Down' have? A: This edition of 'Now I Sit Me Down' is a hardcover.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Now I Sit Me Down'? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: Is 'Now I Sit Me Down' suitable for design enthusiasts? A: Yes, the book is ideal for design enthusiasts as it blends history with personal anecdotes and includes delightful illustrations related to chair design.
- Q: Does 'Now I Sit Me Down' include illustrations? A: Yes, the book features hand-drawn illustrations by the author, showcasing various types of chairs throughout history.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What historical aspects does 'Now I Sit Me Down' cover? A: The book covers various historical aspects including the evolution of chair design and its social implications, from ancient Egypt to modern America.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, the copy available is a first edition of 'Now I Sit Me Down'.