Things Come Apart

Explore the inner workings of some of the world's most iconic designs in Todd McLellan's captivating book. From cameras and espresso machines to bicycles and grand pianos, McLellan presents 50 design classics, exploding them piece by piece and dissecting them in real-time photography and video stills. Not only does this book offer stunning visuals, but it also provides essays from experts in the worlds of restoration, DIY, and design innovation, diving into historical examples of teardowns and reverse-engineering. Perfect for anyone with a curiosity about the material world, this book brings the joy of taking things apart to a whole new level.