In order for a book to be coffee table worthy in my eyes, it needs to be filled with some amazing, eye-catching images and the next one on my list definitely succeeds there. Things Come Apart by Todd McLellan does exactly what it says on the tin; everyday objects are dismantled into their smallest pieces and set out before your eyes so that you get to see every inch of their inner-workings. This will obviously appeal to anyone who has any kind of interest in the design of objects, taking things apart and (attempting to) repair them. But to me, the aspect of this book which really appealed was the images of perfect, uniform patterns Todd creates using the disassembled objects - that part of me which feels the need to beautifully arrange my stationary at the end of the day and lay the dinner table with the precision of a Downton Abbey employee, was in heaven.
Other images show objects caught in a kind of mid-explosion freeze frame or captured in a sequence of pictures showing the process of them being epically destroyed (see: grand piano). There's a total for each object which represents the number of pieces they contain and that in itself is enough to get you thinking. The book is mainly photos, but does have a few pages here and there written by the author as well.
So if you've ever wondered what the inside of your toaster/hairdryer/ipad/retro typewriter looks like, or like me you just love a bit of order and symmetry, give this one a go.
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