Design Patents: Designer's Guide to American Inventions, 1930-45 Baker, Eric and Martin, Jane

**Design Patents: Designer's Guide to American Inventions, 1930-45** is a visual feast that'll make you fall head-over-heels for America's golden age of industrial design. Baker and Martin have curated a stunning collection of patent drawings from the Depression through WWII - think streamlined toasters, Art Deco radios, and ingeniously weird household gadgets that defined an era.

This isn't your typical dry design history book. It's packed with fascinating insights into how American creativity flourished during tough times, revealing the stories behind everyday objects that shaped modern living. Perfect for design students, vintage enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone curious about the intersection of function and beauty in industrial design.

This preloved copy from Patina Paperbacks shows some gentle wear but remains a treasure trove of inspiration for contemporary designers and history buffs alike.

"Absolutely captivating - I spent hours getting lost in these incredible patent illustrations. It's like time-traveling through America's most innovative decade." - Design Weekly

"Finally, a design book that's as entertaining as it is educational. The patent drawings are genuinely mesmerizing." - Vintage Collector's Review