Humanscale 1/2/3: A Portfolio of Information
Niels Diffrient, Alvin R. Tilley, and Joan C. Bardagjy; Henry Dreyfuss Associates [designers]
Published by MIT Press, Cambridge, MA, 1974
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Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1985. Fourth Printing. Oblong quarto; pictorial card wrappers; 32pp.; illus. throughout, accompanied by three volvelle plates housed as issued in clear plastic chemise with printed spine. Plastic chemise a bit wrinkled and yellowed, else Very Good, contents in fine condition. An important early ergonometric reference work for "everyone who designs for the human body." The three facets covered in this portfolio include Sizes of People; Seating Considerations; and Requirements for the Handicapped and Elderly. Two sequel booklets, Humanscale 4/5/6 and 6/78/ followed shortly after. Seller Inventory # 38527
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Title: Humanscale 1/2/3: A Portfolio of Information
Publisher: MIT Press, Cambridge, MA
Publication Date: 1974
Condition: Near Fine
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HUMANSCALE 1/2/3: A Portfolio of Information: 1. Sizes of People, 2. Seating Configurations, 3. Requirements for the Handicapped and Elderly
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Seller: John K King Used & Rare Books, Detroit, MI, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Illus. booklet is oblong 8.5 x 11", stapled pict wraps, 32pp, covers lightly rubbed, extremities a bit worn but still a nice copy; also includes three illustrated rivited plastic "scales", oblong 8 x 11", with turning wheels at side; also with a 5.75 x 8" green transparent template of the human figure; all in a clear plastic sleeve (a bit worn, soiled and torn). SCARCE early work by Neiels Diffrient (designer of ergonomic seats/chairs), Alivn R. Tilley, John C. Bardagi; Designers: Henry Dreyfuss Associates. Seller Inventory # 22-7001