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Spring Light: The Anglepoise Story

Spring Light: The Anglepoise Story

HarperCollins Publishers

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2021


192pp

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Hardback


ISBN:9781911641629


856g

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266 x 375 x 24mm

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Synopsis

In Spring Light, acclaimed writer Jonathan Glancey traces the remarkable story of the Anglepoise lamp, invented in 1932 by engineer George Carwardine. Celebrated for its spring-and-lever mechanism and instantly recognisable form, the Anglepoise has illuminated the desks of writers, engineers, and dreamers for nearly a century. 

Both practical and poetic, it remains a hallmark of British design. With insight and charm, Glancey explores how this everyday object became an enduring cultural icon admired around the world. 

About the Author

Jonathan Glancey is a writer, journalist, and broadcaster with a lifelong passion for architecture and design. Formerly Architecture and Design Editor at The Guardian, he has authored numerous books exploring the built environment, engineering, and cultural icons.