The Elements of a Home

Name: The Elements of a Home
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SKU: 9781452178721
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By Amy Azzarito

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The Elements of a Home by Amy Azzarito uncovers the intriguing histories behind over 60 common household items. From the origins of napkins in ancient Greece to the misunderstood fork and Plato's inventive alarm clock, this book presents a rich blend of anecdotes and trivia spanning every room in the home.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in history, home design, and decorative arts, as well as anyone curious about the stories behind ordinary objects in daily life.

A charmingly written and richly illustrated history revealing the captivating stories behind everyday household objects.

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This captivating collection reveals the fascinating stories behind more than 60 everyday household objects and furnishings. Readers will discover tales from the kitchen, the bedroom, and every room in between, including: how napkins got their start as lumps of dough in ancient Greece, why forks were seen as immoral and unhygienic tools of the devil, and how Plato devised one of the earliest alarm clocks using stones and water, plus so much more! Brimming amusing anecdotes and absorbing trivia, and delivered in a striking package with foil accents, The Elements of a Home is a treasure trove of curiosities and a must-have for anyone who loves history, design, or decor.

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The Washington Post praises the book as timely for those spending more time at home, highlighting Azzarito's expertise as a design historian and her engaging exploration of everyday domestic objects, from bathtubs to pillows and spoons.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781452178721

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 March 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Chronicle Books

Illustration: 1-colour illustrations throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 224

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Amy Azzarito Arts & Culture Home & Garden Non-Fiction

About the Author

Amy Azzarito is a writer, a design historian, and an expert on decorative arts. Her design work has been featured in a wide range of publications, including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Whole Living magazine, and the Wall Street Journal. She is a frequent contributor to Architectural Digest and Design Milk. She lives in Marin, California.

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