The Story of Design

Really solid coffee table book. Each section is rather short (between 5 and 10 paragraphs per section). The size of the book is daunting, but the short chapters are encouraging. It is full of fascinating images (and the glossy paper they use smells divine!). The content ranges from ancient times (yes, more ancient than the Romans and Egyptians) and covers into the modern era. Overall a great book. Not one you can read in one sitting, but one that you can have on your table for years and enjoy in short bits at a time.

Side note: I borrow 99% of my books from the library (including this one), but I intend to save up enough to purchase a copy for my own bookshelf.