Classic Plastics

For some folk, plastic is not only classic but fantastic. Published in 1984, when Bakelite was a relatively recent invention, the large-format book pores over every variation of the material that would, forty years later in its disposable form, come to signify the ultimate destruction of the planet. But before that, there were dozens of plastics to enjoy, from shellac to vulcanite to perspex. Bakelite, understandably, gets the most shelf space, with the key items made from each plastic lovingly and artistically photographed. This hardback edition has 160 pages and is in very good condition.