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Nostalgia Nerd's Gadgets, Gizmos & Gimmicks: A Potted History of Personal Tech
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- In this eagerly-awaited new book from the author of the best-selling Nostalgia Nerd's Retro Tech, Peter Leigh takes a fun, informative and irreverent romp through the history of more than forty pieces of personal tech, charting the successes, failures and oddities from over five decades of our obsession with gadgetry.From the Teasmade to the TomTom, mankind has been on a constant hunt for gimmicks that make life easier, faster and more entertaining, and as yesterday's 'must-haves' become today's museum pieces, there's no better time to take a nostalgic trip through tech's back catalogue.
| Publisher | Ilex Press |
| Publication date | 13 Oct. 2022 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1781578583 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1781578582 |
| Item weight | 640 g |
| Dimensions | 15.88 x 2.92 x 21.59 cm |
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Answer: Yes, it's suitable for anyone interested in the history of technology and gadgetry, regardless of age.
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- Journey through over fifty years of personal tech history.
- Explore the successes, failures, and quirky inventions.
- Features iconic gadgets from the Stylophone to Oculus Quest 2.
- Perfect for tech enthusiasts and nostalgia lovers alike.
- A fun and informative read for anyone interested in gadgetry.
- Reconnect with yesterday's must-haves that shaped our lives.
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