Manhole Covers of the World
_Focus on the graphic qualities of manhole covers
_Uniform representation as graphic design in white on black
_Design reflects the location
_With posters of the most unusual manhole covers!
They can be found all over the world, from Albania, Argentina, and Australia to the United States, the Vatican, and Vietnam. Yet you may never have noticed them, because they're hiding beneath your feet.
Manhole covers have been part of our world for thousands of years - extremely practical, functional objects with an infinite variety of designs, from austere and minimalist to playful and illustrative.
Through a uniform black and white graphic that precisely recreates manhole covers from 80 countries, this book provides an insight into the fascinating design language of these unique objects - and takes a look at the societies that
they produce.
"As a graphic designer and type lover, I couldn't help but
enormous variety of manhole cover designs. I wanted to share this amazing
Bringing diversity to life in a new way."
Björn Altmann
"Freed from beneath our feet and cleaned of any dirt and weathering, these manhole covers are a testament to the beautiful functionality that's all around us."
Creative Boom
