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Mentioned in 17 episodes

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 17 episodes

Mentioned by Roman Mars as a book he co-authored with Kurt Kolstad about how taxes have shaped the world's buildings.
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I've Got 1099 Problems...
Mentioned by Roman Mars as a book he co-authored with Kurt Kolstad.
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Everything Is Tuberculosis
Mentioned by Roman Mars as a book they co-authored.
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One-Nil to the Arsenal
Mentioned by Roman Mars as a book he co-authored with Kurt Kolstad.
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The Great American Pyramid
Mentioned by Vivian Leigh when discussing the January 6th insurrection.
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Changing Stripes Revisited
Mentioned by Roman Mars at the end of the podcast.
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Between the Blocks
Recommended by Ryan Coogler as a great coffee table book and companion piece to the podcast.
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In Proximity: Ryan Coogler and Roman Mars
Mentioned by Roman Mars as a book he co-authored.
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The Real Book
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
Mentioned in the podcast as a book written by Roman Mars and Kirk Colstead.
Changing Stripes

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