Hew, Screw, and Glue: How Stuff Is Made
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Language: English
Published by Harry N. Abrams, 2009
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- Title
- Hew, Screw, and Glue: How Stuff Is Made
- Author
- Innes-Smith, James
- Publisher
- Harry N. Abrams
- Publication year
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- Dust jacket
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0810982595
- ISBN 13
- 9780810982598
- Illustrator
- Webb, Henrietta
Did you know:
- The sap from the Hevea brasiliensis species of tree is transformed into condoms
- Lipstick was originally made from crushed ants and carmine beetles
- Some perfumes come from the anal glands of beavers
- Mussel shells and corn cobs were commonly used as toilet paper
- Fish bones were once used as toothpaste
Hew, Screw & Glue investigates 30 common household items and explores the step-by-step production process from development to packaging to sale. Complete with whimsical illustrations, irreverent anecdotes, a brief history of the product, and lots of fun (and sometimes astonishing) facts, Hew, Screw & Glue is the perfect gift for trivia hounds and curious minds by the bestselling authors of Bad Hair and Big Hair.
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About the Author
James Innes-Smith and Henrietta Webb are the authors of the bestselling Bad Hair and Big Hair. They live in London.
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