This fascinating new dictionary of Modern Design covers the past 150 years of international design including ceramics, furniture, graphics, industrial design, interiors, and fashion, as well as biographical entries on designers, manufacturers, etc, and major museums and heritage sites. Written in a clear, accessible style, and with more comprehensive coverage than any of the other design dictionaries available, the Dictionary of Modern Design is an essential addition to every designer's and artist's studio shelf. Funky illustrations at every letter's opening page, and zeitgeist design concepts from Action Man and Barbie to Ferrari and Electrolux make this a must-have for style-slaves and design-addicts alike.