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


Matters of Time
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Roman Mars as a book he and Kurt wrote, containing bonus content from a favorite episode.


The House that Came in the Mail Again
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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
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Roman Mars and
Kurt Kohlstedt while discussing the impact of past disasters on urban design.



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