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How to see : visual adventures in a world God never made
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How to see : visual adventures in a world God never made

by George Nelson

First published in 1977, this guide explores how to recognise, evaluate, and understand the objects and landscapes of the man-made world. This updated anniversary edition introduces visual literacy and design appreciation to a new generation of readers.

Accession 11914 ISBN 9780714873831 Publisher Phaidon Press
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