Complete three-volume set of Humanscale, a landmark work of information design, compiled and written variously by Niels Diffrient, Alvin R. Tilley, Joan C. Bardagly, and David Harman. Based on data compiled by Henry Dreyfuss Associates. All published by MIT Press between 1974 and 1981. 4to (8.5” x 11”). Humanscale 1/2/3 A Portfolio of Information: 1. Sizes of People; 2. Seating Considerations; 3. Requirements for the Handicapped and Elderly. Published by MIT Press in 1974. Sixth Printing from 1990. 32 page booklet with pictorial wrappers plus three double-sided plastic measuring devices with rotating wheels. All housed in a plastic wallet. Humanscale 4/5/6 A Portfolio of Information: 4. Human Strength and Safety; 5. Controls and Displays; 6. Designing for People. Published by MIT Press in 1981. Third printing from 1993. 49 page booklet with pictorial wrappers plus three double-sided plastic measuring devices with rotating wheels, all housed in a plastic wallet. Humanscale 7/8/9 A Portfolio of Information: 7. Standing and Sitting at Work; 8. Space Planning for the Individual and the Public; 9. Access for Maintenance, Stairs, Light, and Color. Published by MIT Press in 1981. Second printing from 1991. 53 page booklet with pictorial wrappers plus three double-sided plastic measuring devices with rotating wheels, all housed in a plastic wallet. Some rippling to the plastic wallets. All elements within are in exceptionally fine condition, and were not likely removed from the wallets more than a few times. A superb and complete set of this foundational but elusive work; all three volumes being first edition, later printings by MIT Press. Price is for the set of three volumes.
Complete three-volume set of Humanscale, a landmark work of information design, compiled and written variously by Niels Diffrient, Alvin R. Tilley, Joan C. Bardagly, and David Harman. Based on data compiled by Henry Dreyfuss Associates. All published by MIT Press between 1974 and 1981. 4to (8.5” x 11”). Humanscale 1/2/3 A Portfolio of Information: 1. Sizes of People; 2. Seating Considerations; 3. Requirements for the Handicapped and Elderly. Published by MIT Press in 1974. Sixth Printing from 1990. 32 page booklet with pictorial wrappers plus three double-sided plastic measuring devices with rotating wheels. All housed in a plastic wallet. Humanscale 4/5/6 A Portfolio of Information: 4. Human Strength and Safety; 5. Controls and Displays; 6. Designing for People. Published by MIT Press in 1981. Third printing from 1993. 49 page booklet with pictorial wrappers plus three double-sided plastic measuring devices with rotating wheels, all housed in a plastic wallet. Humanscale 7/8/9 A Portfolio of Information: 7. Standing and Sitting at Work; 8. Space Planning for the Individual and the Public; 9. Access for Maintenance, Stairs, Light, and Color. Published by MIT Press in 1981. Second printing from 1991. 53 page booklet with pictorial wrappers plus three double-sided plastic measuring devices with rotating wheels, all housed in a plastic wallet. Some rippling to the plastic wallets. All elements within are in exceptionally fine condition, and were not likely removed from the wallets more than a few times. A superb and complete set of this foundational but elusive work; all three volumes being first edition, later printings by MIT Press. Price is for the set of three volumes.
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