Public Therapy Buses, Information Specialty Bums, Solar Cook-A-Mats and Other Visions of the 21st Century
by Steven M. Johnson
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The 21st century is upon us and the whole world wonders, What will it bring? Here is an illustrated book of lighthearted prophecy that presents products and systems designed to improve the lives of the next information-addled, sleep-starved generation of Americans joining the work force. 200 line drawings.Tags
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A brilliant book. Since it was published, I've seen a number of its "predictions" come true, if not always exactly as the author envisioned but close enough to recognize (Bluetooth headsets, Roombas) and many of the others should as well.
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- Nonfiction, Graphic Novels & Comics
- DDC/MDS
- 741.5973 — Arts & recreation Drawing & decorative arts Drawing Comic books, graphic novels, fotonovelas, cartoons, caricatures, comic strips History, geographic treatment, biography North American United States (General)
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- PN6231 .I67 .J6 — Language and Literature Literature (General) Literature (General) Collections of general literature Wit and humor
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