The Kitchen: History, Culture, Design By Rita Mielke, Published by Feierabend, hardcover, dustcover, 240 pages, 10.5 x 10 inches. Illustrated in color. This exciting book presents a survey of developments from the first fireplaces to contemporary designer installations, and describes the changes to the kitchen as a room and an institution over the centuries. It is about the social aspects as much as technical developments and matters of interior design. It presents classics such as the Frankfurt Kitchen, the standards of equipment past and present as well as the latest trends for future kitchen generation. The choice of furniture and appliances has never been greater, the range of styles broader, or the technical equipment more professional than now. This book documents various facets of modern kitchen culture, from the high-quality classic 'made in Germany' to the minimalist purism of the Italian designer kitchen. Condition. Good. A 3/4 inch tear to upper edge of jacket. Light wear to upper dustcover. Shipping: Buyer pays $4.50 media mail or $17.05 priority in the U.S.