The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design

This is another book I picked up at my local indie on publication day—I just couldn't wait! It shot to the top of my wishlist when Grettel mentioned it on WSIRN Episode 251: I love books and books love me back. My fascination with urban planning is well documented. I love learning the stories behind sidewalk placement, street signs, or park-building. This well-researched guide to city design includes illustrations, stories, and explanations of the things we usually overlook. Podcast host Mars brings his celebration of big ideas and seemingly small things to the page.