The Social Object

The Social ObjectA book about the biography of projects and objects. Where projects serve as book ends to a detailed account of objects with the homes of the not so rich. By silencing the designer, the book allows accounts of objects to emerge as periodic irruptions that serve as evidence of a hidden maelstrom of passion, ideas and failed projects. 61 b&w illus. Check out author Soumitri Varadarajan's website here Listen to Soumitri Varadarajan's podcast 'Learner

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