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The 99% Invisible City

A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design

Book • 2023

The 99% Invisible City is a comprehensive guide that explores the often-overlooked aspects of urban design, from infrastructure to architecture.

It delves into how these elements, though invisible to many, play a crucial role in shaping our daily lives.

The book is well-researched and includes detailed illustrations, making it both informative and visually appealing.

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Mentioned in 18 episodes

Mentioned by

Roman Mars

as a book he co-authored with Kurt Kolstad about how taxes have shaped the world's buildings.

I've Got 1099 Problems...

Mentioned by

Roman Mars

as a book he co-authored with Kurt Kolstad.

Everything Is Tuberculosis

Mentioned by

Roman Mars

as a book he co-authored with Kurt Kolstad.

The Great American Pyramid

Mentioned by

Roman Mars

as a book they co-authored.

One-Nil to the Arsenal

Advertised as a limited edition item with signed copies available for purchase.

Constitution Breakdown #1: Nikole Hannah-Jones

Mentioned by

Vivian Leigh

when discussing the January 6th insurrection.

Changing Stripes Revisited

Mentioned by

Roman Mars

at the end of the podcast.

Between the Blocks

Recommended by

Ryan Coogler

as a great coffee table book and companion piece to the podcast.

In Proximity: Ryan Coogler and Roman Mars

Mentioned by

Roman Mars

as a book he co-authored.

Mentioned by

Roman Mars

as his co-author for "The 99% Invisible City."

President Clinton Interviews Roman Mars

Mentioned by

Roman Mars

in relation to a bizarre computer issue in the mid-2000s.

Mini-Stories: Volume 15

Mentioned by

Roman Mars

as the co-author of a book about the standardization of time with the rise of railroads.

Matters of Time

Mentioned by

Roman Mars

as a book he co-authored with Kurt Kolstad.

A Walking Tour with Mr. Memphis

Mentioned by

Roman Mars

as the source of the story about the Can Opener Bridge.

Train Set: Track Three

Mentioned by

Roman Mars

as a book he and Kurt wrote, containing bonus content from a favorite episode.

The House that Came in the Mail Again

Mentioned by

Roman Mars

as the upcoming book from the 99% Invisible podcast.

Where Do We Go From Here?

Mentioned by

Roman Mars

as a book written by Kurt Kolstad and

Roman Mars

.

Stuff the British Stole

Mentioned by

Roman Mars

as a book he co-authored with Kurt Kolstad.

Roman Mars on Blank Check with Griffin and David

Mentioned by

Roman Mars

as his co-author for the book, highlighting the collaborative effort in organizing stories and creating the book's flow.

A Rarely Accessed Source of Joy | Roman Mars

Mentioned by

Roman Mars

and

Kurt Kohlstedt

while discussing the impact of past disasters on urban design.

War, Famine, Pestilence, and Design

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