Since the dawn of electronic technology it has always been fascinating to see how household gadgets work, how the little components come together to create something that works and has a function. Things Come Apart: A Teardown Manual for Modern Living ($20,00) takes 50 classic modern designs and tears them apart to their individual components. Each object is featured throughout 180 color photographs complete with essays on restoration from experts. Whether you are just curious or are really into this kind of thing, this book is a stunning addition to any collection.
