The Measure of Man and Woman: Human Factors in Design
$45.00
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A well-preserved copy of the industrial design classic, The Measure of Man and Woman: Human Factors in Design by Henry Dreyfuss Associates.
This essential reference manual is highly sought after by architects, product designers, and engineers alike. Crucially, this copy remains 100% complete and includes the two large, specialized anthropometric posters that are frequently missing or heavily damaged in used copies.
Condition Details:
- Interior: Terrific condition for its age. The book has sat protected on a bookshelf and presents as crisp, clean, and unread.
- Pages: Pristine. No writing, highlighting, annotations, or bent corners.
- Dust Jacket: The specialized dust jacket shows wear, including a noticeable tear on the back corner. Aside from this specific defect, the jacket is intact and clean.
- Posters: Excellent, complete, and properly preserved inside.
The Measure of Man and Woman: Human Factors in Design holds significant value because it is the definitive foundational bible of ergonomics and industrial design. Written by Henry Dreyfuss Associates, it completely revolutionized how everyday products are built around the human shape.
The book remains highly collectible and practical for several key reasons:
The Industry Standard
- The “Bible” of Design: Before this research, most furniture, cockpits, and tools were built using guesswork. This text introduced precise mathematical datasets (anthropometrics) for human dimensions, shapes, and movement limits.
- Universal Relevance: Its comprehensive dimensions directly influence everything from the height of kitchen counters and automotive pedal placement to the font size on digital screens.
- Historical Impact: Henry Dreyfuss was a pioneering industrial designer who shaped the modern world—designing iconic household items like the classic Honeywell round thermostat and Western Electric desktop telephones.
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