Knopfe / Buttons: Geschichte Und Herstellung / History and Production (German and English Edition)

In daily life buttons go about their business quietly, and are seldom really noticed until one goes missing. But buttons have had an important influence on human beings, and therefore they have a remarkable life as art objects in their own right. This entertaining book covers the long and impressive history of buttons and their importance to mankind. From humble, utilitarian tools to impressive works of art and beauty, this book presents hundreds of buttons in their various forms and meanings.