What the World Needs Now

by Steven M. Johnson

Ever wanted a chair that converts into a rowing machine? Sunglasses that serve as a wallet? A car with a sundeck so you can work on your tan on those long road trips? Well, inventor and illustrator Steven Johnson has designed these marvels and many, many more, spurred on by a truly insatiable imagination. His wacky, wonderful concepts could very well change the world-that is, if someone was ever bold enough to build them. From clothing to dining technology, home furnishings to appliances, and gardening gadgets to survival gear, WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW is a sourcebook of revolutionary designs that prove how far our techno-culture has yet to go. • Includes a three-step plan for inventing useful and useless things.

152 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1984

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Reviews

[Suzi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is terrific. I stumbled upon it when I was working at the library back in college. I frequently checked it out just so I could let friends look at it and laugh at all of the hilarious inventions that Steven Johnson came up with. If I can ever find this book for sale somewhere, I will no doubt buy it without hesitation.