Kras, Reyer (et-al). Icons of DESIGN. The 20^th Century. Prestel, Munich. ISBN: 3-7913-2306-7

Not all of our everyday objects simply remind us the mundane tasks for which they were designed. A select few- masterpieces of design that capture our fascination- have became icons of our industrial culture. Icons of Design: the 20^th Century introduces more than 80 exceptional objects that symbolize something greater that their mere form of function. From 1900 until the beginning of the new millennium, this volume surveys an internationally diverse of design objects: from a unique piece such as Raymond Loewy´s streamlined pencil sharpener to mass-produced items such as the classic Italian espresso maker Moka Express, the VW Beetle, Lego building blocks or Ron Arad´s “Bookworm” shelf. What unites these diverse “cult” objects is the impact they have had on the history of 20^th Century design and culture.