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The Big Bento of Unuseless Japanese Inventions

The Big Bento of Unuseless Japanese Inventions

$14.95

Kenji Kawakami shares his philosophy around Chindogu: the art of the unuseless idea through these bizarre gadgets and gizmos, which must work but are actually entirely impractical. The Big Bento Of Unuseless Japanese Inventions features 200 Chindogu, including Drymobile (laundry dries as you drive), Duster Slippers for Cats, Walk’n’Wash Ankle-Attachable laundry Tanks (perfect way to enhance your exercise and hygiene) and so many more!

These hilarious inventions have been manufactured to the highest standards, fully tested by pioneering members of the Japanese public, and documented in their unuselessness with photography; however, they are not allowed to be patented or sold. 

Featuring 442 color photographs.

Paperback: 320 pages 

Publisher: W.W. Norton and Company

ISBN: 9780393326765

Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.8 x 7.9 inches

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