Really Useful: The Origins Of Everyday Things

Of all the gadgets, objects and devices with which we surround ourselves, many seem an essential part of our daily lives and can be described in two words - "really useful".

This book takes an entertaining look at those many items that seemed revolutionary when they were first created and have now become almost indispensable in our everyday lives.

Tracing the fascinating stories of invention, from paperclips to television and refrigerators to shaving foam, this catalogue of excitingly photographed objects and absorbing accounts show how our lives have been transformed by a host of ingenious and unforgettable products and tools.